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Cision Canada
4 days ago
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- Cision Canada
Unifor to hold media availability outside N.B. Legislature calling for action on Intimate Partner Violence
FREDERICTON, NB, June 3, 2025 /CNW/ - Unifor will hold a media availability outside the N.B. Legislature as the union leads a one-day Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Symposium to work with frontline service providers in the province to demand strong leadership from the provincial government. "Unifor is building strong policy demands that recognize the important work of frontline service providers and the action owed to survivors and their families by calling for the New Brunswick government to address the epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence," said Unifor Atlantic Regional Director Jennifer Murray. "We're ready to see New Brunswick lead by tabling legislation to declare IPV an epidemic which will open new avenues for much-needed funding and action." Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 320,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Unifor to hold media availability outside N.B. Legislature calling for action on Intimate Partner Violence
FREDERICTON, NB, June 3, 2025 /CNW/ - Unifor will hold a media availability outside the N.B. Legislature as the union leads a one-day Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Symposium to work with frontline service providers in the province to demand strong leadership from the provincial government. "Unifor is building strong policy demands that recognize the important work of frontline service providers and the action owed to survivors and their families by calling for the New Brunswick government to address the epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence," said Unifor Atlantic Regional Director Jennifer Murray. "We're ready to see New Brunswick lead by tabling legislation to declare IPV an epidemic which will open new avenues for much-needed funding and action." WHERE: March from outside the Crowne Plaza Hotel (659 Queen St, Fredericton) to the New Brunswick Legislature (706 Queen Street, Fredericton) for stand-up avail WHEN: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. WHO: Jennifer Murray, Unifor Atlantic Regional Director; union members Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 320,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future. SOURCE Unifor View original content to download multimedia:
Associated Press
21-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
New resources for Veteran Families offer tips to recognize and navigate experiences of intimate partner violence
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 21, 2025 / / -- Intimate partner violence, or IPV, is a serious public health issue globally and research in the military and Veteran population suggests that factors associated within this context may increase the risk of IPV among Veteran Families. In recognition of the need for IPV resources that take into account the specific needs and experiences of this community, the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families worked in close collaboration with an advisory group of Veterans and Veteran Family members with lived experience, researchers and service providers to develop a set of IPV resources, which are launching today. These new resources aim to help Veterans and their Family members to recognize signs of an unhealthy or abusive relationship and understand the impacts on children, and to offer practical tips to talk about and navigate experiences of IPV and take steps towards support and healing. Studies show that in the military and Veteran community, some factors may increase the risk of using or experiencing IPV, continue the cycle of abuse or make it difficult for someone to look for support. They include but are not limited to identity and relationship strain related to challenges during the transition to post-service life, isolation or dependence related to frequent relocation or living off-base, or exposure to potentially traumatic or morally injurious events and high-stress environments. These factors do not necessarily mean abuse will occur, but they increase the probability of abuse. There can also be overlap between the experiences of those who have served in the CAF and members of the RCMP and their Families. M.E. Sam, a retired Canadian Armed Forces member who was involved in the creation of these new resources as part of the project advisory group, said that as a longtime survivor of military intimate partner violence, she knows how it hard it is to find resources that reflect the needs of a military Veteran Family. 'Frequent postings can contribute to feelings of isolation that survivors may struggle with, and that final posting at retirement may take you away from military or community resources. Having an online resource, co-developed by other military Family survivors, available at any time, can be the difference between suffering in silence or ignorance, and finding healing help.' Kaitlyn LaRiviere, social worker and Veteran Family Coordinator at the Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre, brought her perspective from supporting those experiencing IPV to the project. She said that based on her work with the Veteran community, she has learned of the importance of accessible and quality information for Families facing IPV. 'This resource can raise awareness and guide individuals toward support during challenging times. Raising awareness in this community is vital, especially given the vulnerability and shame that often surround intimate partner violence. Sharing this resource helps start difficult conversations, strengthen community bonds, and promote Family wellness and resilience.' MaryAnn Notarianni, Deputy CEO and Executive Vice-President, Knowledge Mobilization at the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families, added that working alongside people with lived experience to develop resources makes for stronger resources that reflect the needs of the community. 'We heard from the Veteran Family community that intimate partner violence is an area where increased awareness is important for many reasons. Having access to tools like this can not only support the building of safer environments and enhancing of resilience but also may help reduce the stigma associated with IPV and encourage those impacted to get help. We hope these tools not only offer practical guidance, but hope for the journey ahead of them.' The new series of resources includes a guide to recognize and address unhealthy relationships, as well as a guide to help parents and caregivers support children who have seen or heard abuse, including tips and strategies for having age-appropriate conversations and a curated list of trusted resources for additional support. The resources are available for download at STATISTICS ON IPV While there is limited research on experiences of IPV specifically in Canadian Veteran Families, a 2022 systematic review conducted by Atlas and Phoenix Australia found: • 1 in 5 (21%) active-duty personnel and Veterans reported experiencing IPV • 1 in 8 (13%) reported using abuse in their intimate relationships In the general Canadian population: • Over 100,000 Canadians between the ages of 15 to 89 years experienced IPV in 2019, which accounted for 30% of all police-reported violent crimes. • IPV was the most common type of police-reported violence experienced by women, with women accounting for 80% of all IPV victim reports. -30- ABOUT THE ATLAS INSTITUTE FOR VETERANS AND FAMILIES The Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families works with Veterans, Families, service providers and researchers to bridge the divide between research and practice so Veterans and their Families can get the best possible mental health care and supports. The Atlas Institute was originally established as the Centre of Excellence on PTSD and Related Mental Health Conditions, through the Minister of Veterans Affairs' November 2015 mandate letter, with funding and budget announced in the March 2017 federal budget. Joy Pavelich Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families +1 403-934-1694 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Facebook YouTube X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Hamilton Spectator
28-04-2025
- Health
- Hamilton Spectator
A new lifeline in TLTI for survivors
LANSDOWNE – The Ontario government is investing more than $227,000 over three years into a new rural initiative, based in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, aimed at preventing gender-based violence and supporting survivors in isolated communities. On Friday afternoon, inside the Victim Services office on Jessie Street in Lansdowne, provincial leaders stood shoulder-to-shoulder with local advocates to announce a $227,607 investment over three years to launch the new Intimate Partner Violence/Gender-Based Violence Rural Community Hub initiative. Spearheaded by Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark, the funding is part of Ontario's wider action plan to end gender-based violence, the MPP's staff noted. It focuses on a persistent problem that cuts especially deep in rural areas like TLTI, where victims, isolated by distance and often without easy access to help, too often suffer in silence. 'With this investment, we're ensuring that Victim Services of Leeds and Grenville has the resources they need to support survivors in our community and to do their vital work of preventing gender-based violence,' said Clark. 'This funding is particularly important in rural communities where victims can feel even more isolated and disconnected from the services and supports they require.' The initiative's centerpiece is a fully mobile, community-focused model: a family support worker will travel directly to individuals and families across the township and beyond, meeting them in their homes or safe community spaces rather than waiting for them to cross large distances to reach an office. The early intervention program will prioritize non-Criminal Code intimate partner violence cases, aiming to prevent situations from escalating into crisis. Cecilia Clapson, executive director of Victim Services of Leeds and Grenville, described the project as a new front in a difficult battle. 'We are thrilled to launch this project focusing on education, prevention, and partnerships,' she said. 'Transportation barriers are a very real issue in rural communities like ours. This model brings the help to where it's needed most.' Charmaine Williams, Ontario's associate minister of women's social and economic opportunity, praised the approach, noting the government's commitment to strengthening community-based services and building pathways for survivors toward healing and financial security. 'I look forward to seeing how these new projects and their innovative approaches will help address gender-based violence in communities across Ontario,' said Williams. Keith Dempsey is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Brockville Recorder and Times. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.
