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).
KH story
We have developed a story that describes and highlights the work and impact of the Knowledge Hub and the trauma- and violence-informed Community of Practice. The story is based on the KH team’s work and experiences as well as the data from the recent mid-term evaluation of the CoP. We have weaved research findings into narratives to make the data and our work accessible, interesting, and to help people understand what we do and how we do it.
The fictional characters in this story bring our work to life and highlight the objectives of the KH and CoP, showcase the range of projects and expertise within the community, and demonstrate the impact of our work. Additionally, we have highlighted the types of activities that the KH and CoP engage in, including the resources and outputs that we have developed together.
The story includes composite characters, or fictionalized versions of real people, made by combining details from multiple individuals. This allows individual identities to be kept confidential while still allowing for the sharing of broad trends and experiences captured in the research data and team experiences. The quotes, however, are real, and demonstrate the themes pulled from the data that have been weaved into the narratives.
The story can be accessed below as a video.
New Resources and Upcoming Events
Learning Network and Knowledge Hub Webinar
Presented by: Christine Wildman
This session will equip GBV professionals with the knowledge to address issues of microaggression within their organizations.
The Knowledge Hub Presents!
Presented by: Ginette Landry
This presentation will provide a comprehensive understanding of the Kids' Club and Mother's Empowerment (KCME) Program and will review the impacts and outcomes of the program.
The Knowledge Hub Presents!
ASTRA: Training in Trauma-Informed Approaches to Perinatal Care
Presented by: Marie-Ève Grisé Bolduc
The presenter will share how the trauma-informed approaches can improve the experience and trajectory of parents and parents-to-be.
Recording Available!
Presented by: Jessica Martin
The aim of this presentation is to make professionals aware of the extent of the problem of sexual violence in childhood and adolescence, and of best practices in prevention and intervention in this field.
Featured Project:
Sharing in the Healing Journey
YWCA Toronto is delivering and testing a program to address domestic violence by increasing opportunities for participants to process their experiences through expressive arts. Learn more
Featured CoP Member:
Melissa Foong
Melissa is the Expressive Arts Coordinator for a group program that helps children and their caregivers heal from the exposure of family violence. Learn more
