Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children

Developed in collaboration with the Red Flag Law Awareness Project, this new Brief examines “Red Flag” laws in Canada and their role in addressing firearm-related harm in cases of gender-based violence.

The Brief provides background on Bill C-21, outlines available emergency orders, and explains how individuals can apply to a provincial or territorial court.

🔗 Access the Brief: https://fvfl-vfdf.ca/briefs/Brief%20issue_43.html

Our anonymous survey on sexual harassment in the skilled trades is closing in TWO WEEKS.

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Notre sondage anonyme sur le harcèlement sexuel dans les métiers spécialisés prendra fin dans DEUX SEMAINES.

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Do you work in the skilled trades? Have you experienced sexual harassment at work? We want to hear from you!

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Avez-vous comme travail un métier spécialisé ? Avez-vous été victime de harcèlement sexuel au travail ? Nous voulons connaître les expériences que vous avez vécues !

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Did you know that sexual harassment can have significant mental and physical health impacts on those who experience it?

Participate in our anonymous survey to help us learn more about sexual harassment in the skilled trades.

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Saviez-vous que le harcèlement sexuel peut avoir des répercussions importantes sur la santé mentale et physique des personnes qui en sont victimes ?

Participez à notre sondage en tout anonymat pour nous aider à en savoir plus sur le harcèlement sexuel dans les métiers spécialisés.

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🔴 Missed the "Red Flag" Laws Webinar? The recording is now available!

On March 12, 2026, speakers provided an overview of the development, purpose, and practical implications of recently implemented “Red Flag” laws. Watch Dr. Carolyn Fraser, Heidi Rathjen, and Suzanne Zaccour trace the legislative history of Bill C-21, leading to the enactment of “Red Flag” laws and other amendments addressing firearm-related harm.

Access the recordings and slides on the FVFL website.

🔗 https://fvfl-vfdf.ca/webinar-recordings/Red%20Flag%20Laws%20Mar%2012%202026.html

Did you know that women and gender-diverse workers are underrepresented in the skilled trades and experience higher rates of sexual harassment?

Participate in our anonymous survey to help us learn more about sexual harassment in the skilled trades.

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Saviez-vous que les femmes et les travailleurs de la diversité des genres sont sous-représentés dans les métiers spécialisés et sont davantage victimes de harcèlement sexuel ?

Participez à notre sondage en tout anonymat pour nous aider à en savoir plus sur le harcèlement sexuel dans les métiers spécialisés.

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Creating Safer Workplaces!

Did you know that working in remote areas and in isolation increases the risk of experiencing sexual harassment?

Participate in our anonymous survey to help us learn more about sexual harassment in the skilled trades.

Click to learn more: bit.ly/SkilledTradesSurvey
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Saviez-vous que le fait de travailler dans des régions éloignées et isolées augmente le risque de harcèlement sexuel ?

Participez à notre sondage en tout anonymat pour nous aider à en savoir plus sur le harcèlement sexuel dans les métiers spécialisés.

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📢 Happening Today! 📢

Join us for “Red Flag” Law Awareness: Protecting Against Firearm Harm in Gender-Based Violence, part of the A2A webinar series.

Fi****ms pose a significant risk in situations involving intimate partner violence and gender-based violence. This webinar will provide an overview of the development, purpose, and practical implications of recently implemented “Red Flag” laws under Bill C-21.

Participants will explore how these laws aim to prevent firearm-related harm, how they operate in practice, and the potential implementation challenges in achieving their intended objectives.

📅 March 12, 2026 | 1:00–2:30 PM ET
🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dfDs3SFn

March 8th is !

International Women’s Day (IWD) is for everyone working towards gender equity — celebrating all women’s achievements, raising awareness, and inspiring change. It is also a moment to recognize the ongoing realities that shape women’s lives, including gender-based violence (GBV) which disproportionately affects women, girls, trans and gender-diverse people.

This year’s IWD theme, , highlights the power of collective care and action.
In the work to end GBV, “giving” can look like amplifying survivor expertise, advocating for change, deepening collective knowledge, strengthening community supports, mentoring emerging leaders, and taking steps, big or small, towards gender equity.

Through giving, we can build safer, more equitable communities for all.

Explore CREVAWC's projects for tools and knowledge that support meaningful action and strengthen efforts to prevent and address GBV.

📢 Now Enrolling – Spring 2026 Course in the GBV Certificate Program 📢

Professionals working in the gender-based violence sector need strong, evidence-based strategies to identify and respond to risk in real time.

📚 Upcoming Course: Recognize, Assess, and Communicate Risk in Intimate Partner Violence Work
📅 Start Date: May 15, 2026
👩‍🏫 Instructor: Dr. Lisa Heslop

This course will help you:
🔍 Understand the distinction between screening and structured risk assessment
📋 Identify how good risk assessment informs safety planning
📣 Communicate risk clearly and effectively across service systems

Ideal for service providers, advocates, and those involved in safety planning or case coordination.

✅ Register here: https://wcs.uwo.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do;jsessionid=653C7BBE36FBC98684F9F22987459541?method=load&courseId=36521491

📢 Now Enrolling – Spring 2026 GBV Certificate Course 📢

Supporting mothers and infants affected by intimate partner violence requires specialized, survivor-centered skills. This course focuses on practical approaches for working collaboratively with parents to strengthen safety, attachment, and child-centered caregiving after IPV.

📚 Course Title: Skills for Working with Mothers and Infants who have Experienced IPV
📅 Start Date: May 14, 2026
👩‍🏫 Instructor: Lisa Sura

Participants will learn to:
✔ Understand how IPV impacts infants, young children, and parent-child relationships
✔ Create safe, trauma- and violence-informed spaces for disclosure
✔ Intervene collaboratively with mothers and infants/toddlers after IPV
✔ Strengthen reflective practice to support ongoing professional growth

This course is designed for practitioners working with parents, infants, and young children in GBV, family support, or early childhood settings.

👉 Register here:
https://wcs.uwo.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do;jsessionid=5D15D339FE5F0B5DC55F65BDBA9F34E1?method=load&courseId=36521506