SOAR is proud to be one of eight organizations receiving federal funding as part of a $4.3 million investment to advance gender equality and safety in Canada from Women and Gender Equality Canada.
Read the full announcement here! www.canada.ca/en/women-gen...
March is Brain Health Awareness Month in Canada. For SOAR, this is an important time to highlight brain injury caused by intimate partner violence (IPV-BI), a silent epidemic.
This month, we encourage you to learn more. Explore SOAR’s research and resources on IPV-BI here soarproject.ca/resources/
March 8th marks International Women’s Day and the United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace.
Globally, women continue to experience disproportionate rates of gender-based violence, including violence by an intimate partner.
#InternationalWomensDay #WomensRights
The adapted HELPS Brain Injury Screening Tool supports conversations about possible brain injury in survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV).
Find the HELPS Screening Tool on SOAR’s resources page here: soarproject.ca/resources/
Strangulation is one of the most dangerous forms of intimate partner violence. Loss of oxygen to the brain can cause serious injury within seconds, often without visible signs. Understanding the risks matters. Learn more and explore survivor-informed resources here: soarproject.ca/resources/
SOAR is launching our first e-newsletter!
Our newsletter will share updates on our work, research insights, upcoming trainings, and resources focused on survivor-centred responses to IPV-BI and gender-based violence.
To sign up and stay connected, visit:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/SOARsNewsl...
SOAR provides expert-led, customizable training focused on brain injury caused by intimate partner violence (IPV-BI).
We are welcoming inquiries and bookings for upcoming year!
Learn more about our trainings and presentations: soarproject.ca/trainings-pr...
Concussions are invisible injuries, making them harder to recognize, treat, and talk about. For survivors of intimate partner violence, the risk is even greater due to repeated injuries, delayed care, and the lasting impacts on memory, cognition, and daily functioning.
Your support helps the SOAR Project shine a light on the hidden crisis of brain injury caused by intimate partner violence.
Help us keep building safer, more informed communities: soarproject.ca/donate
December 10 is Human Rights Day, closing the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, a campaign that runs from November 25 to December 10. During this time, we’re called to reflect on how deeply gender-based violence (GBV) violates human rights.
#HumanRightsDay #16Days #EndGBV #SOAR
Brain injury is an overlooked outcome of IPV, up to 92% of survivors may experience one. SOAR and @injuryresearchbc.bsky.social created the Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT), a free 40-min course to help support workers recognize signs & respond with trauma-informed care: cattonline.com/home
Here's some great news! On December 3, 2025, MPs in Ottawa unanimously approved the second reading of Bailey’s Law (Bill C-225). The bill would treat violence against intimate partners as a distinct offence under the Criminal Code.
To learn more, click on the link in our bio.
This month’s Research Roundup breaks down new findings on how repeated brain injuries caused by intimate partner violence impacts the brains pathways.
#IPV-BI #ENDGBV #BrainInjuryAwareness
November 25th is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
From November 25 to December 10, we join the global call to end gender-based violence, highlighting the urgent need to invest in prevention and accountability.
#16Days #EndGBV #NoExcuse #TraumaInformedCare #IPVBI
Behind every statistic is a survivor living with an invisible injury. Brain injury from IPV is often unrecognized, misdiagnosed, or dismissed, yet it can shape every aspect of recovery and wellbeing.
Violence against Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people remains a national crisis in Canada.
The impacts of this violence are deep, affecting physical, emotional, and community wellbeing.
#MMIWG #EndViolence #BrainInjuryAwareness
October's Spotlight is highlighting Amy Moore, a valued collaborator and contributor in the field of IPV-BI!
Supporting professionals to recognize brain injury (#BI) from intimate partner violence (#IPV) is a key priority at SOAR. Take the free CATT training for Women’s Support Workers, link is in our bio. #SOAR #IPVBI #TraumaInformedCare
Octobers Research Roundup is here highlighting a study on brain injury, violence, and victimization.
#ResearchRoundup #IPV-BI #BrainInjury
October’s SOAR Spotlight shines on Shaelyn Fitzpatrick, RN, BScN (She/Her), an Injury Prevention Educator with expertise in the brain injury sector!
The CDC has launched a new online training on the link between intimate partner violence (IPV) and brain injury. Learn trauma-informed ways to recognize, respond, and support survivors. SOAR is featured! Start here: vetoviolence.cdc.gov/apps/tbi-ipv...
#IPVBI #EndGBV
Today, Oct 16, is #PurpleThursday, a day to raise awareness about intimate partner violence caused brain injury.
SOAR’s Dr. Paul van Donkelaar speaks in the Canadian Royal Purple Society feature on this underrecognized issue.
Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#IPVBI #EndViolence
The ENIGMA IPV (Esopenko Brain Health Lab) & PINK Concussions Virtual Conference takes place November 5–6, 2025, 10am–6pm EST!
Empowering Innovation in IPV & Brain Injury. SOAR is proud to sponsor survivor participation. Register: esopenkolab.com/general-info-and-registration.html #IPVBI #GBV
Put your knowledge to the test with this month’s "True or False" on #IPV and #BrainInjury and #MentalHealth
Join the Canadian Royal Purple Society’s free virtual event on Oct 15th from 12–2:30pm EST, on intimate partner violence & brain injury (#IPVBI). Hear from experts & advocates across Canada. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/canadian-c...
More than half of those who experience intimate partner violence are strangled. Strangulation is one of the deadliest forms of IPV, causing loss of consciousness within seconds and leading to brain injury or death within minutes.
#IPV #BrainInjury #StrangulationAwareness #EndGenderBasedViolence
Looking to strengthen your skills in supporting survivors of IPV? The free CATT for Women’s Support Workers course helps you recognize & respond to brain injuries in just 45 mins. Bilingual & includes a certificate! cattonline.com/course/concu...
September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. The day recognizes the Indigenous children who never made it home and honours Survivors of residential schools, along with their families & communities.
Find more resources at: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
Voices for Change, Oct 3 (12–1pm PDT, online). A free workshop hosted by Kelowna Women’s Shelter in partnership with REAL Talk by Sagesse to help you recognize signs of IPV, respond with empathy, and support survivors. Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/voices-for...
#VoicesForChange
The Manitoba GBV Symposium is Oct 7–9 in Winnipeg with the Manitoba Association of Women's Shelters! On Oct 9, SOAR’s ED Karen Mason presents on recognizing & responding to IPV-caused brain injury. Don’t miss this event: tinyurl.com/mrykbt98
#GBVSymposium2025
