This month’s Research Roundup looks at one of the first studies to estimate how common IPV-BI is in the general public, identifying it as a major and often overlooked public health issue.
#ResearchRoundup #IPVBI #BrainInjuryResearch
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
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
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
A one-of-a-kind clinic for survivors of IPV-caused brain injury has closed. SOAR, having worked with its clinicians, knows its vital impact. We’re calling on WRHA & Manitoba Health to reinstate & fund it now. Letters on our site; CBC link in bio. #IPVBI
Need training on IPV & brain injury? SOAR offers engaging, customized sessions to help professionals recognize & respond to IPV-BI. Led by SOAR's Executive Director Karen Mason. Learn more: soarproject.ca/trainings-pr... #SOARProject #IPVBI #BrainInjuryAwareness
Learn more about brain injury caused by intimate partner violence. SOAR offers free tools & training for frontline workers, survivors & advocates—in English & French. Explore our resources page: soarproject.ca/resources/ #IPVBI #SOARProject
More than 90,000 Canadians report domestic violence to police each year. Eight in 10 of those victims are women.
Despite their scope, those numbers still don’t capture the full picture. Many more cases go unreported, leaving countless survivors without support.
#IPVBI #EndViolenceAgainstWomen
Survivors deserve justice, and the opportunity to live and thrive, free of violence! It's beyond time to declare #GBV an epidemic! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #16days #endGBV #strangulation #IPVBI
