Religion and Family Violence: Understanding the challenges and working for change – Winnipeg, MB *CANCELLED
Canadian Mennonite University 600 Shaftesbury Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canadawith 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.
Domestic Abuse and Pastoral Care Workshop – Morden, MB *postponed
310 Thornhill Street, Morden 310 Thornhill ST, Morden, Manitoba*Postponed. Stay tuned for details. A workshop on how to offer practical and spiritual care in situations of intimate partner abuse.
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 […]
How Churches can Respond to Family Violence During COVID 19: Connecting and Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence: The Role of Manitoba Victim Services
ZoomThe 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 […]
Pastoral Care and Domestic Abuse – Morden, MB
Morden, MBThis 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 […]
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.
Webinar: Understanding Domestic Violence – Forms, Dynamics, and Myths
ZoomOne in three Canadian women experience abuse from an intimate partner. This webinar will unpack myths related to domestic violence and broaden our understanding of its forms and impact. We will look at barriers to disclosing abuse and how we can start to address this hidden epidemic in our faith communities. Presented by: Dr. Deborah-Zita […]
Webinar: How to support women experiencing abuse
As support people, how will we recognize the signs of abuse when we see them? How can we respond in the best ways possible to increase women’s safety and allow women to make their own decisions? In this workshop, Karen will offer concrete, proven tools to be effective in supporting women experiencing abuse. Presented by: […]
Unmute: The Impact of a Pandemic of Gender-Based Violence (ONLINE)
OnlineUNMUTE is a forum theatre piece that addresses the rise of domestic violence and gender-based assault during COVID-19. While a family’s life may seem normal from the other side of the screen, abuse is lurking behind closed doors. Immerse yourself in this important and timely piece that gives audience members the chance to rehearse scenarios […]
Webinar: Working With Men Who Have Been Abusive
How do we walk with men who use abuse in their relationships? How do we apply a transformative justice model to domestic violence? In this webinar Magi will discuss accountability, the work required for men wanting to change, and how to offer support. Presented by: Magi Cooper Magi Cooper has been a dedicated advocate for […]
