Intimate partner violence (IPV) and child welfare

Initiative based at the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children at Western University

Online library with hundreds of resources on many topics related to violence against women

Online platform of education resources focusing on three main types of family violence: child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, and children’s exposure to intimate partner violence. Resources available include learning modules, how-to videos, and interactive scenarios. Access is free but requires an account

Women’s Shelters Canada (formerly the Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters & Transition Houses) provides a national, unified voice on the issue of violence against women

Research and information centre dedicated to the prevention of and other forms of gender-based killings in Canada. Website includes an online library

The Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative (CDHPI) is a knowledge hub with research and resources that can inform promising practices in the prevention of domestic homicide

Resource from the federal government in support of the Gender-Based Violence Strategy

Website for the Domestic Violence and Housing Technical Assistance Consortium with resources and tools to support work at the intersection of domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, and housing

White Ribbon is the world’s largest movement of men and boys working to end violence against women and girls, promote gender equity, healthy relationships and a new vision of masculinity

The “Courage to Act” report captures promising practices, key policy areas, and prevention plans as the foundation of a framework to address and prevent gender-based violence at post-secondary institutions in Canada.

Consent Comes First (CCF) provides free, confidential, trauma-informed, healing-centred support to community members affected by sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence.

Series of eight videos from Caledon\Dufferin Victim Services covering safety planning at home, safety planning at work, cyber safety, and more

Series of 11 videos developed by Interval House Hamilton & Niagara to assist CAS and VAW workers in collaborating and support families experiencing violence

Collection of links and resources on the topic of domestic violence

Collection of links and resources tagged with the keywords "domestic violence"

Collection of links and resources tagged with the keywords "exposure to domestic violence"

Collection of links and resources tagged with the keywords "intimate partner violence"

Free online courses designed for people working in VAW shelters in Ontario and for all others who work in the VAW sector or in roles that involve supporting or advocating for women who have experienced violence. From the Ontario Association of Interval & Transition Houses

Online source of evidence-based, interactive curricula on intimate partner abuse and sexual violence. From the Women's College Hospital