Learning and Knowledge Exchanges
Barriers to Reporting or Disclosing Violence and Seeking Help for Immigrant and Refugee Women
This infographic provides examples of a range of systemic and social barriers that immigrant or refugee women may encounter that prevent them from getting appropriate help or from disclosing violence.
Sponsorship Breakdown
Sponsorship Breakdown is for permanent residents who need help when the person sponsoring them in Canada will no longer support them and they are unable to support themselves.
The Intersectional Oppressions of South Asian Immigrant Women and Vulnerability to Domestic Violence: A Case Study
The authors of this paper bring together social work and law to discuss various factors that contribute to the multiple oppressions experienced by South Asian immigrant women in Canada. The paper also focuses on the particular vulnerability newcomer immigrant women can face in situations of domestic violence.
Indigenous Communities and Family Violence: Changing the Conversation
In this paper, the Canadian literature on Indigenous family violence over a fifteen year period (2000-2015) is critically analyzed using a decolonial lens.
Women, Intimate Partner Violence, & Homelessness
This resource describes that even though the circumstances around individuals seeking shelter are complex and varied, we know that oppressive structures, such as economic injustice, racism, and sexism, play a key role. These systemic forces interact to shape the experiences of women living with intimate partner violence (IPV) and housing issues.
Right to be Safe: Creating Inclusive Services for Women with Disabilities Experiencing Violence
The resource booklet provides service providers in the violence prevention and response sector with information on statistics about violence against women with disabilities, understanding barriers people with disabilities face, communication and interaction tips about people with a range of disabilities, and accessibility planning tips.
Islamic Perspective on Engaging Men & Boys to End Violence in the Family
White Ribbon and Canadian Council of Muslim Women partnered to create the Engaging Men & Boys to End Violence in the Family Project, focused on engaging and encouraging men and boys from Muslim communities to end violence in the family.
Video of Clear Skies – A Family Violence Story
Clear Skies is an engaging new comic and video which tells the story of Marnie and her kids who live with family violence. With the support of her community, and by learning her legal options, Marnie is able to leave an abusive relationship.