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Power and Control Wheel: People with Disabilities and Their Caregivers

Fri, Dec 30, 2011
Developed by the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence, this Power and Control Wheel explores abuse tactics that may be used against people with disabilities by their caregivers.

Little Eyes, Little Ears: How Violence Against a Mother Shapes Children as They Grow

Thu, Dec 29, 2011
This resource from the Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System draws together, in one place, information from the best and latest research for professionals and volunteers who help...

Detect, Respond, Refer: Helping to End Woman Abuse Online Training

Fri, Dec 16, 2011
An online resource for dental hygienists across Canada developed by Springtide Resources in partnership with the Ontario Dental Hygienists' Association, this self-directed training includes...

How Nurses Can Help an Assaulted Woman

Wed, Nov 16, 2011
Role of Nursing Staff and Physicians with Assaulted Women screening/identification assessment/examination documentation safety planning referral For the Emergency Department Nurse Triage in Abusive...

How a Counsellor Can Help an Assaulted Woman

Wed, Nov 16, 2011
Find a safe time and place to discuss the situation.  Build trust by listening and supporting her in a non-judgemental manner.  Provide resources for practical assistance: child care,...

Woman Abuse as a Health Issue

Wed, Nov 16, 2011
Wendy Ross, Chair of the Abuse against Women Committee at Peel Memorial Hospital, takes a personal approach to encourage community members to seek out new learnings to help woman who are abused. I...