Welcome
Welcome to the Knowledge Hub!
The Knowledge Hub connects innovative trauma-and violence-informed health promotion projects funded through the Public Health Agency of Canada’s investment, “Supporting the health of victims of domestic violence and child abuse through community programs” (2015-2022) and subsequently, Preventing and addressing Family Violence: The Public Health Perspective (2022-2026). As part of its investment, PHAC is also pleased to support the Centre for Research & Education on Violence against Women & Children (CREVAWC) at Western University to lead the Knowledge Hub, including a Community of Practice (CoP) aiming to bolster the combined impact of funded projects, and further advance innovations in the growing field of trauma-informed health promotion.
These projects support people who have experienced intimate partner violence and/or child maltreatment through a variety of programs. The Knowledge Hub facilitates knowledge mobilization among and for projects through a Community of Practice, the Learning Network and Knowledge Hub Webinar Series, and a variety of other resources (reports, bulletins, videos).
New Resources and Upcoming Events
Upcoming Webinar
Storytelling Journey of Oshkimadizijik Inéwin From the Bush
Presented by: Joey-Lynn Wabie and Alicia Williamson
In this Webinar, we share how the land and community are ‘our relations’ and how we work together with them in order to heal and weave a blanket of care for ourselves and those around us.
Knowledge Hub Presents
Developing and Testing a Readiness Tool for Partnerships with Community-Based Projects
Presented by: Mary Motz, Ph.D., C.Psych.
The Knowledge Hub Presents series features information on trauma- and violence-informed research and practice developed by members of the Trauma-Informed Community of Practice in their work related to the Preventing and Addressing Family Violence: The Public Health Perspective (2022-2026) investment of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
New Resource
Considerations for Meaningful Collaboration: Highlights from A Conversation with Indigenous Elders
On March 28, 2023, the Learning Network hosted a Special Event on Considerations for Meaningful Collaborations - A Conversation with Indigenous Elders. Elder Norma Jacobs, Elder Naulaq LeDrew and Elder Gloria Thomson were invited to share their own reflections regarding their roles, experiences, and protocols as Elders. Due to the overwhelmingly positive response received to the Special Event, this resource is a summary of the conversation with Elder Norma, Elder Naulaq, and Elder Gloria.
New Trauma- and Violence-Informed Resource
Guidelines for Planning and Facilitating Trauma- and Violence-Informed Meetings
This guide is a reference tool for those involved in in-person, virtual, or hybrid meetings that support trauma- and violence-informed practices. It provides suggestions for incorporating trauma- and violence-informed principles into planning, hosting, or attending meetings.
Featured Project:
Centering Black Experiences in Domestic Violence Prevention
Together with its partners, the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary is conducting a community-based project that builds on the Alberta Men’s Network Training Program to prevent and address domestic violence in Black communities. Learn more.
Featured CoP Member:
Patrina Duhaney
Dr. Patrina Duhaney, project lead, is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary. Her research grapples with issues related to race, racism, victimization, domestic violence and criminalization. She has published widely in multi-disciplinary peer reviewed journals and recently published an article titled, “Criminalized Black women’s experiences of intimate partner violence in Canada” in the Violence Against Women Journal. Dr. Duhaney has over 14 years of experience working as a social worker. Learn more.
