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SUMMARY:Free Workshops: Brain Injury and Intimate Partner Violence - In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Journey Project & SOAR \nThe Journey Project is pleased to partner with Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury Through Research (SOAR) to offer two free workshops this June on the often-overlooked connection between brain injury and intimate partner violence (IPV). Please see the details below to share with members of the Law Society. \nAbout SOAR\nSOAR is a registered charity and the only organization in Canada solely dedicated to brain injury (BI) resulting from intimate partner violence. Their work includes: \n\nExploring the intersection of BI and IPV\nEducating the public and frontline workers\nEmpowering survivors to access the supports and services they need to thrive\n\nPresenters\nKaren Mason (she/her)Co-founder and Executive Director\, SOARKaren is a seasoned non-profit leader\, former Executive Director of both Third Space Charity and the Kelowna Women’s Shelter\, and an experienced advocate for survivors of IPV. She brings more than 30 years of experience across the private\, public\, and non-profit sectors. Her expertise includes trauma-informed practice\, advanced strangulation prevention\, and knowledge translation. She is affiliated with several research and advocacy groups\, including: \n\nPink Concussions Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury Task Force\nWomen’s Health Research Cluster (UBC)\nENIGMA International Consortium Working Group on Brain Injury in IPV\n\nDr. Paul van Donkelaar (he/him)Co-founder and Scientific Advisor\, SOARProfessor\, School of Health and Exercise Sciences\, UBC OkanaganDr. van Donkelaar’s research focuses on sensorimotor control and the neurocognitive and cerebrovascular consequences of traumatic brain injuries. Since 2016\, he has concentrated on better understanding IPV-related brain injury in women. \nWorkshop Learning Objectives\nParticipants will: \n\nGain a foundational understanding of intimate partner violence and abuse\nLearn how brain injury occurs in IPV\, including prevalence\, signs\, and symptoms\nRecognize the frequency and signs of strangulation in IPV\nUnderstand the effects of IPV-related brain injury on cognition\, mental health\, and emotional well-being\nLearn how to apply a trauma- and brain injury-informed approach when working with survivors\nBecome comfortable discussing and assessing for possible brain injury using the adapted H.E.L.P.S. tool\nLearn about available supports for survivors and how to make appropriate referrals\n\nDetails\n\nFree Admission\nRegistration Required\nAll participants will receive a certificate of completion\, a training manual\, and access to downloadable resources\n\nThis interactive training is recommended for:Community advocates\, housing and shelter workers\, victim services\, lawyers\, judges\, government officials\, police and security\, nurses\, public health workers\, educators\, and others supporting individuals impacted by IPV. \nWorkshop Dates & Registration\nIn-Person | St. John’sJune 16\, 2025Register here \nVirtual SessionJune 17\, 2025Register here \nQuestions?Contact: Emma Dukeemma@journeyprojectnl.com709-219-0298
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/free-workshops-brain-injury-and-intimate-partner-violence-in-person/
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