Gender Based Violence Resources for Newcomer Organizations
When survivors reach out, having the right tools to respond makes all the difference.
These gender based violence resources help newcomer organizations provide trauma-informed support through practical guides, downloads, and videos.
Blogs
Stories and updates from the Resilience in Action initiative.
Blogs
Stories and updates from the Resilience in Action initiative.
Articles
Deep dives into research and real-world applications.
Deep dives into
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real-world applications.
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Glossary
Simple explanations of terms you’ll see across our site and resources.
Trauma-informed
An approach that recognizes the impact of trauma and avoids practices that could cause further harm. It focuses on safety, choice, and trust.
Survivor-centered
A way of working that prioritizes the needs, choices, and experiences of survivors in every decision or process.
Gender-based violence
Any form of harm or abuse directed at someone because of their gender, gender identity, or gender expression.
Intimate partner violence
Abuse that happens within a romantic, spousal, or dating relationship. It can include physical, emotional, sexual, or financial harm.
Family violence
Abuse that happens within a family or household, including harm toward children, elders, or other relatives.
Disclosure
When someone chooses to share that they’ve experienced violence or abuse. It may be the first step toward seeking help or reporting.
Funding Partner
Resilience in Action is made possible through funding from Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE).
Their support helps us expand our trauma-informed tools and training to reach more immigrant, refugee, and non-status women across Canada.
Bring Resilience in Action to Your Community
Every organization plays a role in creating safer systems for survivors. Connect with us to see how we can work together to support your community.
Every organization plays a role in creating safer systems for survivors. Connect with us to see how we can work
together to support
your community.