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Assessing and addressing the hidden crime of stalking: Implications for coercive control Events

Join the Waypoint Research Institute for the third and final session of our Waypoint Talks Coercive Control series, supported in part by funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). This session will be hosted by Dr. TK Logan, a Professor in the Department of Behavioural Science at the University of Kentucky, and will explore what stalking is, why it matters, and a tool that has been developed to help those being stalked. A certificate of attendance will be provided to participants upon request following the session.

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Improving prediction of intimate partner violence by identifying coercive controlling behaviours in police reports Events

Join the Waypoint Research Institute for the second session of our Waypoint Talks Coercive Control series, supported in part by funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). This session will be hosted by Dr.

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Responding to coercive control in the UK: What have we learned? Events

Join the Waypoint Research Institute for the first session of our Waypoint Talks Coercive Control series, supported in part by funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). This session will be hosted by Dr. Amanda Robinson, Professor of Criminology from Cardiff University, and will explore how the criminalization of coercive control in the UK has impacted policy, practice, and service delivery. A certificate of attendance will be provided to participants upon request following the session. 

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Certificate in trauma counselling for mental health professionals: Level 1 Events

Certificate in trauma counselling for mental health professionals: Level 1

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

Dates: April 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, and 24, 2024
Time: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Facilitator: Natalie Zlodre, MSW, RSW

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Somatic intervention: Reclaiming the body after abuse Events

Reclaiming the body after abuse

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

Dates: March 4, 5, 6, and 7, 2024
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Facilitator: Ricki Bernstein, LMSW, SEP

Prerequisite: Somatic intervention or equivalent training/experience

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Engaging youth expertise in substance use program and policy development Events

Description: How do we create safe and accessible ways for youth who use substances to be engaged in program and policy development? Youth engagement refers to meaningfully and sustainably involving young people in decision-making that affects them. Meaningful youth engagement allows youth to take action, have their voice heard, and to actively participate in their own development.

Join us on March 11th as we explore the benefits, supports required, levels of participation and considerations for engaging youth who use substances.

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COVID-19 in Mental Health and Substance Use: Key Findings from the CIHR's Knowledge Synthesis Grant Recipients Events

Join the Alberta Addiction and Mental Health Research Hub for their first series of presentations by Alberta recipients of CIHR’s Knowledge Synthesis Grant on COVID-19 in Mental Health and Substance Use. Learn about the latest evidence base regarding mental health and substance use issues affected by COVID-19.

This event features:

Dr. Deinera Exner-Cortens, University of Calgary
School-Based Suicide Risk Assessment Using eHealth: A Scoping Review

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COVID-19 Wellness Series - Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and COVID-19: Considerations for Health Care Workers Events

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious and preventable issue that affects many couples across the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has recently added additional stress onto households increasing the risk of IPV.

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Webinar: Domestic Violence and the COVID Responses Events

The added stress of the COVID pandemic can have a significant impact on those experiencing domestic violence. In this webinar, join Dr. Alina Turner and lead experts Lana Wells (Shift), Andrea Silverstone (Sagesse), and Lesley Lindberg (Manitoba Association of Women’s Shelters) as they discuss COVID responses to domestic violence, particularly recovery efforts. Q & A session to follow with all panellists.

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