Learning Network: Education, Research & Resources on Gender Based Violence

Mobilizing knowledge to end gender-based violence

The Learning Network is a valuable source of evidence-informed resources for individuals, service providers, and organizations working to end violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence.

Latest Resources & Upcoming Events:

Violence Against Women & Traumatic Brain Injury This Forum will present emerging research on and promising practices for supporting self-identified women who have experienced intimate partner violence and/or sexual violence related traumatic brain injury. Date: Thursday, March 7, 2019 Time: 8:00am to 4:30pm Location: Novotel, 45 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5E 1W2 Learn more about the Forum here.
	Watch our latest webinar recording: Indigenous Cultural Responsiveness Theory (ICRT): a New Tool for Improving Health Outcomes for FNMI (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) peoples Presented by: Dr. JoLee Sasakamoose, Associate Professor, Educational Psychology & Counselling, University of Regina Learn more.
	Violence Against Women Living with Disabilities in Canada Infographic Women living with disabilities experience disproportionately high rates of violence. In this Learning Network infographic, we share recently released evidence from Statistics Canada. These statistics point out the importance of including and centering women living with disabilities in service provision and effective violence prevention. View this Infographic.
	Issue 26: Intimate Partner Violence Against Immigrant and Refugee Women Developed in collaboration with the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI), this issue on Intimate Partner Violence Against Immigrant and Refugee Women will: Counter common misconceptions related to IPV Examine experiences of IPV Consider the risk factors and vulnerabilities for IPV Highlight the barriers faced when seeking safety and accessing services and supports Share recommendations for successful violence prevention initiatives
	Understanding immigrant women’s experiences and responses to intimate partner violence: looking beyond the ‘cultural’ framing Vathsala Illesinghe, MD, PhD Policy Studies student, Ryerson University Fazia Mohammed, Community Programs Manager, Interval House & a community member with lived experiences of intimate partner violence October 30, 2018 View Webinar description and presentation slides.