About this guide
In this guide you will find supplementary readings and additional resources relevant to topics and practice areas covered in the OACAS course "Collaborating to Address the Intersection Of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)/Violence Against Women (VAW) and Child Safety." Use the sidebar menu on the left to browse information and find resources – such as publications, videos, and websites – to assist with your research and inspire continued learning. This guide was updated in 2023 to include a section on Coercive Control.
Additional supports from OACAS
- Critical connections: Where woman abuse and child safety intersect [2010]The purpose of this OACAS practice guide is to advance the understanding of the complexities of child protection and woman abuse, and to promote collaborative, strategic interventions that create safety for women and their children while holding men who are abusive towards women accountable for their behaviours
- Working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis families who have experienced family violence [2012]This OACAS practice guide is intended to provide child welfare professionals with tools to work effectively with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis families when assessing allegations of maltreatment in the context of family violence
Disclaimer
This guide is intended as a supplementary resource for staff at Children's Aid Societies and Indigenous Well-being Agencies. It is not intended as an authority on social work or legal practice, nor is it meant to be representative of all perspectives in child welfare. Staff are encouraged to think critically when reviewing publications and other materials, and to always confirm practice and policy at their agency.