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: Christen Kong, Fernanda Camejo and Laurence Gauthier
This presentation will capture all the nuances and possibilities of an art-based intervention carried out with dedication to the community.
Recording Available!
Presented by: Dr. Stephanie Begun, Gaja Ananthathurai and Rasnat Chowdhury
This presentation shared perspectives from mothers, children, and group facilitators about the strengths and opportunities that exist in this approach to programming.
Recording Available!
Presented by: Sophie O’Manique and Sarah Laisney
This webinar explored the structural roots of Canada’s housing crisis and examine who is most impacted, with a particular focus on survivors of GBV.
Recording Available!
Presented by: David Burnes, Lori Weeks, Kathleen Allen and Mélanie Couture
This webinar explored innovative initiatives aimed at addressing this critical issue, including 3 interventions currently being delivered in Canada.
Featured Project:
Strong Women
The Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health is leading the creation and testing of Strong Women, an intervention for use in anti-violence and substance use services across Canada to support women who have experienced both intimate partner violence and substance use. The intervention is based on adaptations of existing workbooks and social support programs for women who have experienced intimate partner violence and/or alcohol and/or tobacco use and/or trauma and related concerns. The adapted workbook and social support curriculum are accompanied by a facilitator’s guide. Learn more
Featured CoP Member:
Dr. Lorraine Greaves
Dr. Greaves is the founding Executive Director of the Centre of Excellence for Women's Health and its Senior Investigator since 2009. She was previously the Director of the Centre for Research on Violence Against Women and Children in London ON. She is a medical sociologist and has worked in education, government, hospitals, and academia. She was appointed Chair of Health Canada’s Scientific Advisory Committee on Health Products for Women in 2019. She has received numerous awards for her work, including most recently the Order of Canada (June 30, 2025). Order of Canada Appointees – June 30, 2025 | The Governor General of Canada.
