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September 2019
When Love Hurts
The End Abuse Program in Abbotsford, BC will be staring another round of When Love Hurts groups the last week of September, 2019. For more information please contact Elsie Goerzen @ elsiegoerzen@mccbc.ca End Abuse Brochure 2018
Find out more »November 2019
Pastoral Care and Domestic Abuse
This full day training is geared for faith leaders, pastors, and those in spiritual care roles. The day will include sessions on understanding the dynamics of intimate partner violence, how to respond to those who are harmed and those who use violence in relationships, and how to offer spiritual and theological support in ways that do no further harm.
The workshop is presented in partnership with Salvation Army
Find out more »March 2020
Understanding Abuse in Relationships: Training event for counsellors, students, pastors, support workers and advocates – Abbotsford, BC
Lead Trainer: Karen McAndless-Davis, co-author, When Love Hurts Guest Speaker: Magi Cooper, sharing on Working with Men Who Abuse Power Weekend Schedule: Friday, March 13, 2020 3:30 pm - Registration 4 - 9 pm - When Love Hurts - The Woman’s Journey Saturday, March 14, 2020 8:30 am - Coffee 9 am - 4 pm - The Woman’s Journey Continued - Impact of Abuse on Children - Working with Men Who Abuse Power Sunday, March 15, 2020 (additional opportunity at…
Find out more »Breaking the Silence on Domestic Violence: Group Exhibition
Art opening March 20 @ 7:30 pm. Mennonite Heritage Gallery, Winnipeg MB
Find out more »Religion and Family Violence: Understanding the challenges and working for change – Winnipeg, MB *CANCELLED
with Dr. Catherine Holtmann, University of New Brunswick Breaking the Silence on Domestic Violence invites you to a workshop to equip individuals, communities, and faith leaders with practical tools on how to effectively identify and assist victims and perpetrators of family violence.
Find out more »April 2020
Domestic Abuse and Pastoral Care Workshop – Morden, MB *postponed
*Postponed. Stay tuned for details. A workshop on how to offer practical and spiritual care in situations of intimate partner abuse.
Find out more »Safe Church Webinar With Ruth Everhart, Author of #MeToo Reckoning
The Safe Church Ministry of the Christian Reform Church (CRC) is hosting a webinar: a conversation with Ruth Everhart, focused on her new book The #MeToo Reckoning! We are grateful to the Safe Church Ministry of CRC for allowing us to extend this invite to our broader MCC Community. All too often, churches have been complicit in protecting those who abuse and in maintaining cultures of secrecy, shame, and silence. In her book, The #MeToo Reckoning, pastor and author, Ruth Everhart, shines…
Find out more »May 2020
How Churches can Respond to Family Violence During COVID 19: Connecting and Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence: The Role of Manitoba Victim Services
The Salvation Army in partnership with Breaking the Silence on Domestic Violence is inviting pastors and religious leaders to a zoom meeting with the Victim Services to discuss: Role of Victim Services in general Role of Domestic Violence Support Services in supporting people who have experienced domestic violence Available services to support victims and their families Legal options for victims and their families Legal parameters around disclosure and confidentiality Please email breakingsilencedv@gmail.com to confirm your attendance and to receive the…
Find out more »October 2020
Pastoral Care and Domestic Abuse – Morden, MB
This full day training is geared for faith leaders, pastors, and those in spiritual care roles. The day will include sessions on: the dynamics of intimate partner violence responding to those who are harmed by or use violence in their relationships offering spiritual and theological support in ways that do no further harm The workshop is presented in partnership with Genesis House. Registration is $40 and includes lunch. Deadline to register is October 16, 2020. Please note that there is…
Find out more »Active Bystander Training – Online
The Training Active Bystanders (TAB) program helps participants recognize when they are bystanders, analyze situations, and evaluate the consequences for everyone involved. TAB heightens bystanders’ power. It teaches how bystanders can interrupt harm doing and generate positive actions by others.
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