"The idea of preschoolers facing kidney failure because of what they ate for lunch is almost too terrible to contemplate." theglobeandmail.com/canada/alberta…

Canada take note: Jade’s Law was passed in Wales that ensures prisoners who murdered their partner will no longer have parental rights over their children. Arif Virani Marci Ien Not active account bbc.com/news/uk-wales-…

I thank First Minister Humza Yousaf for taking the time to reassure women, such as those gathered at FiLiA conference, that they can meet without intimidation, particularly at a time when he has many pressing issues, including the safety of his parents-in-law and

'A victim fighting back or defending themselves means they abused each other & are both toxic.' This is still one of the DV biggest myths. In this article I explain why this isn't true, especially in cases where the abuser wants to dominate & control. ko-fi.com/post/Domestic-…

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women we wear purple to raise awareness about gender-based violence and to show our support of victims and survivors. Let’s work together to #endGBV in all its forms in Canada. #16Days

Restraining orders are not worth the paper they are written on. You’re giving someone (dangerous perpetrator) rules and regulations to adhere to, they don’t. When they breach them there is no consequence! Pls sign the petition. change.org/p/theresa-may-…

For Suicide Prevention Week from February 4 to 10, 2024, let's break the taboo. Let's dare to open the dialogue, because prevention makes a real difference. #DareToTalkAboutSuicide AQPS

Interesting nugget I stumbled upon: the Bolts are 8-2 with Max Crozier in the lineup. Love what he brings to the team.

High workload, resource limitations, communication challenges, poor team cohesion, unfamiliarity with team members and interdisciplinary interfaces were associated with increased incivility in health care workplaces. ➡️ cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.… (earn CPD credits)

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A must read, a comprehensive piece about the silence and acceptance of IPV to women and children. Thank you Grant Wyeth ⭐️✨

A historic milestone for women, with all signs pointing towards more than 40% women MPs - that’s 260 (the most ever) women in parliament! [1/3]

It’s domestic violence, not a toxic relationship. It’s domestic violence, not narcissistic abuse. It’s domestic violence when a perpetrator utilizes the pretense of an intimate relationship to dominate and control a targeted victim. Coercive Control is Domestic Violence.

Language matters - call it what is!

We need to dead this myth.

In a heroic move, Gisele Pelicot fought to make public the videos of her unconscious rapes at the hands of over 50 men and won. She wanted the public “to look rape straight in the eyes.” Shame, she said, must change sides —from the victims to the perpetrators. Police found more

The N.S. RCMP are apologizing for how they worded a release about a murder-suicide that didn't indicate the killing was from intimate partner violence. READ MORE: trib.al/c5weLJ6 trib.al/c5weLJ6

Woman: I was abused and violated. Men: We’ll need 500 photos, 100 videos, about 20 witnesses, a timeline, a psychological report, and forensic proof. Abuser: I didn’t do it. Men: Sounds reasonable, we believe you.