RESOLVE Alberta
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Research and Education for Solutions to Violence and Abuse (RESOLVE) is a tri-prairie research network that co-ordinates and supports research aimed at ending gender-based violence.
Every year, from November 25 to December 10, the world comes together for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It is an opportunity to unite, uplift voices, and advocate for safer, more supportive environments.
Together, let’s take action and stand against gender-based violence.
Together, let’s take action and stand against gender-based violence.
November 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Every year, from November 25 to December 10, the world comes together for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It is an opportunity to unite, uplift voices, and advocate for safer, more supportive environments.
Together, let’s take action and stand against gender-based violence.
Together, let’s take action and stand against gender-based violence.
November 25th marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
This fight is not theirs alone - it is all of ours. Together, we can prevent violence against women.
This fight is not theirs alone - it is all of ours. Together, we can prevent violence against women.
November 26, 2025 at 12:46 AM
November 25th marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
This fight is not theirs alone - it is all of ours. Together, we can prevent violence against women.
This fight is not theirs alone - it is all of ours. Together, we can prevent violence against women.
⭐ Today is National Child Day in Canada—a reminder of our commitment to protecting the rights and wellbeing of every child. 🇨🇦
Let’s continue advocating for safe communities, accessible education, mental-health supports, and equitable opportunities for all young people.
Let’s continue advocating for safe communities, accessible education, mental-health supports, and equitable opportunities for all young people.
November 21, 2025 at 12:19 AM
⭐ Today is National Child Day in Canada—a reminder of our commitment to protecting the rights and wellbeing of every child. 🇨🇦
Let’s continue advocating for safe communities, accessible education, mental-health supports, and equitable opportunities for all young people.
Let’s continue advocating for safe communities, accessible education, mental-health supports, and equitable opportunities for all young people.
Join us TOMORROW!
We’re excited to invite you to the 2025 AVA National Meeting on Thursday, November 20th - a chance to connect, collaborate, and be inspired by the incredible work happening across our national network.
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/national-meeting-2025
We’re excited to invite you to the 2025 AVA National Meeting on Thursday, November 20th - a chance to connect, collaborate, and be inspired by the incredible work happening across our national network.
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/national-meeting-2025
November 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Join us TOMORROW!
We’re excited to invite you to the 2025 AVA National Meeting on Thursday, November 20th - a chance to connect, collaborate, and be inspired by the incredible work happening across our national network.
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/national-meeting-2025
We’re excited to invite you to the 2025 AVA National Meeting on Thursday, November 20th - a chance to connect, collaborate, and be inspired by the incredible work happening across our national network.
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/national-meeting-2025
Join us TOMORROW! The AVA Webinar Series presents Queer Epistemologies of Violence: Ecological and Liberatory Perspectives, featuring Dr. Jason C. Garvey from the University of Vermont & principal investigator of QTPiE: Queer & Trans People in Education.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
12 – 1:30pm MST
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
12 – 1:30pm MST
October 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Join us TOMORROW! The AVA Webinar Series presents Queer Epistemologies of Violence: Ecological and Liberatory Perspectives, featuring Dr. Jason C. Garvey from the University of Vermont & principal investigator of QTPiE: Queer & Trans People in Education.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
12 – 1:30pm MST
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
12 – 1:30pm MST
#WorldMentalHealthDay reminds us that everyone deserves care & support.
💬 Talk openly
❤️ Check in on others
🧘 Take mindful breaks
🕊️ Stand against violence & exclusion
Mental health is a universal right — for parents, youth & gender-diverse people alike.
💬 Talk openly
❤️ Check in on others
🧘 Take mindful breaks
🕊️ Stand against violence & exclusion
Mental health is a universal right — for parents, youth & gender-diverse people alike.
October 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
#WorldMentalHealthDay reminds us that everyone deserves care & support.
💬 Talk openly
❤️ Check in on others
🧘 Take mindful breaks
🕊️ Stand against violence & exclusion
Mental health is a universal right — for parents, youth & gender-diverse people alike.
💬 Talk openly
❤️ Check in on others
🧘 Take mindful breaks
🕊️ Stand against violence & exclusion
Mental health is a universal right — for parents, youth & gender-diverse people alike.
October is Women's History Month in Canada - a time to reflect, honour, and celebrate the courage and contributions of women who have shaped history - and to recognize the ongoing efforts for equity, safety, and justice.
October 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
October is Women's History Month in Canada - a time to reflect, honour, and celebrate the courage and contributions of women who have shaped history - and to recognize the ongoing efforts for equity, safety, and justice.
We honour the life and legacy of Dr. Leslie Tutty - a visionary scholar and tireless advocate and mentor whose work transformed how we understand and respond to gender-based violence across Alberta, the Prairies, and Canada. 💙
October 8, 2025 at 11:40 PM
We honour the life and legacy of Dr. Leslie Tutty - a visionary scholar and tireless advocate and mentor whose work transformed how we understand and respond to gender-based violence across Alberta, the Prairies, and Canada. 💙
The AVA Webinar Series presents Implementing Transdiagnostic Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for Youth in Specialized Settings, featuring Dr. David Lindenbach from the University of Calgary & Hull Services.
🗓️ Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
⏰ 12–1:30pm MST
Register now! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
🗓️ Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
⏰ 12–1:30pm MST
Register now! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
September 29, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The AVA Webinar Series presents Implementing Transdiagnostic Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for Youth in Specialized Settings, featuring Dr. David Lindenbach from the University of Calgary & Hull Services.
🗓️ Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
⏰ 12–1:30pm MST
Register now! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
🗓️ Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
⏰ 12–1:30pm MST
Register now! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
Back to school is exciting for many but not all. For some, particularly sexually and gender diverse youth, it can mean facing bullying, harassment, & violence.
💬 PREVNet offers free resources for educators, parents, caregivers, youth & service providers.
Access training & info at 👉 prevnet.ca
💬 PREVNet offers free resources for educators, parents, caregivers, youth & service providers.
Access training & info at 👉 prevnet.ca
September 17, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Back to school is exciting for many but not all. For some, particularly sexually and gender diverse youth, it can mean facing bullying, harassment, & violence.
💬 PREVNet offers free resources for educators, parents, caregivers, youth & service providers.
Access training & info at 👉 prevnet.ca
💬 PREVNet offers free resources for educators, parents, caregivers, youth & service providers.
Access training & info at 👉 prevnet.ca
It's consent awareness week! Do you know the 4 Cs of consent?
Consent must be Clear, Continuous, Coercion-free and Conscious.
When we understand consent, we don’t just prevent harm - we help dismantle the silence, shame, and stigma that survivors of sexual violence often face.
Consent must be Clear, Continuous, Coercion-free and Conscious.
When we understand consent, we don’t just prevent harm - we help dismantle the silence, shame, and stigma that survivors of sexual violence often face.
September 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM
It's consent awareness week! Do you know the 4 Cs of consent?
Consent must be Clear, Continuous, Coercion-free and Conscious.
When we understand consent, we don’t just prevent harm - we help dismantle the silence, shame, and stigma that survivors of sexual violence often face.
Consent must be Clear, Continuous, Coercion-free and Conscious.
When we understand consent, we don’t just prevent harm - we help dismantle the silence, shame, and stigma that survivors of sexual violence often face.
Join us tomorrow as the AVA Webinar Series presents Rethinking Help-Seeking and Community Responsibility: Canadian Women’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Stalking, featuring Olivia Peters from the University of Guelph.
⏰ 12 - 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
⏰ 12 - 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
September 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Join us tomorrow as the AVA Webinar Series presents Rethinking Help-Seeking and Community Responsibility: Canadian Women’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Stalking, featuring Olivia Peters from the University of Guelph.
⏰ 12 - 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
⏰ 12 - 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
One RESOLVE study examined Service Provider perspectives in how to reduce IPV in rural areas.The study suggests that, to effectively reduce IPV, we need to support those who provide help, identify gaps in services, & push for policy changes.
Read more: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Read more: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
August 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
One RESOLVE study examined Service Provider perspectives in how to reduce IPV in rural areas.The study suggests that, to effectively reduce IPV, we need to support those who provide help, identify gaps in services, & push for policy changes.
Read more: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Read more: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Let’s continue to celebrate Pride Season. We recently conducted a study to better understand IPV among sexual and gender minority. Today, we are summarizing the myths and misconceptions that we found. IPV is often misunderstood and it is not limited to heterosexual relationships.
August 22, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Let’s continue to celebrate Pride Season. We recently conducted a study to better understand IPV among sexual and gender minority. Today, we are summarizing the myths and misconceptions that we found. IPV is often misunderstood and it is not limited to heterosexual relationships.
Join us TOMORROW, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Shame-To-Guilt and Stalking: Exploring Two Forms of Intimate Partner Violence among Sexual and Gender Minorities and Women Living Rurally, featuring Stefan Kurbatfinski from the University of Calgary.
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
August 20, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Join us TOMORROW, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Shame-To-Guilt and Stalking: Exploring Two Forms of Intimate Partner Violence among Sexual and Gender Minorities and Women Living Rurally, featuring Stefan Kurbatfinski from the University of Calgary.
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
This Pride Season, it's important to amplify the voices and experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals impacted by IPV. Through learning and reflecting on the unique barriers faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ survivors, we can better support efforts that foster safe, inclusive, and affirming spaces.
August 12, 2025 at 12:54 AM
This Pride Season, it's important to amplify the voices and experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals impacted by IPV. Through learning and reflecting on the unique barriers faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ survivors, we can better support efforts that foster safe, inclusive, and affirming spaces.
Join us TOMORROW as the AVA Webinar Series presents Suing for Silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law in Canada, featuring Dr. Mandi Gray from Trent University.
🗓️ Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
⏰ 12 - 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
🗓️ Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
⏰ 12 - 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
August 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Join us TOMORROW as the AVA Webinar Series presents Suing for Silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law in Canada, featuring Dr. Mandi Gray from Trent University.
🗓️ Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
⏰ 12 - 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
🗓️ Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
⏰ 12 - 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
July is Pride Season. We conducted a study to better understand IPV among sexual and gender minority. IPV is often misunderstood and it is not limited to heterosexual relationships. Myths and misconceptions can lead to fear of dismissal or invalidation.
Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39758189/
Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39758189/
July 23, 2025 at 10:54 PM
July is Pride Season. We conducted a study to better understand IPV among sexual and gender minority. IPV is often misunderstood and it is not limited to heterosexual relationships. Myths and misconceptions can lead to fear of dismissal or invalidation.
Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39758189/
Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39758189/
Reposted by RESOLVE Alberta
Civic is the flagship audio program of the San Francisco Public Press, a nonprofit news institution. Their series on coercive control takes a deeper look into ways that the system is failing survivors.
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#DomesticViolence #Abuse #DomesticAbuse #DVPodcast
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#DomesticViolence #Abuse #DomesticAbuse #DVPodcast
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July 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Civic is the flagship audio program of the San Francisco Public Press, a nonprofit news institution. Their series on coercive control takes a deeper look into ways that the system is failing survivors.
buff.ly/8J7vbTm
#DomesticViolence #Abuse #DomesticAbuse #DVPodcast
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#DomesticViolence #Abuse #DomesticAbuse #DVPodcast
Reposted by RESOLVE Alberta
Have you checked out the 2024-2025 Federal Pathway Annual Progress Report? This report describes the work done by the Government of Canada to advance its commitments to addressing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People. www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/17466500...
www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
July 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Have you checked out the 2024-2025 Federal Pathway Annual Progress Report? This report describes the work done by the Government of Canada to advance its commitments to addressing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People. www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/17466500...
Join us on Wednesday, July 16th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Creating a Culture of Consent: Being an Engaged Bystander, featuring Nolan Hill from the Training Centre, Centre for Sexuality.
🗓️ Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
⏰ 12 – 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
🗓️ Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
⏰ 12 – 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
July 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Join us on Wednesday, July 16th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Creating a Culture of Consent: Being an Engaged Bystander, featuring Nolan Hill from the Training Centre, Centre for Sexuality.
🗓️ Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
⏰ 12 – 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
🗓️ Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
⏰ 12 – 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
Join us Wednesday, June 11th as the AVA Webinar Series presents A Brain Injury Informed Approach to Working with Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence with Candace Stretch and Tori Dach from The Cridge Centre for the Family.
12 – 1:30pm MST
avatraining.ca/webinars/
12 – 1:30pm MST
avatraining.ca/webinars/
June 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Join us Wednesday, June 11th as the AVA Webinar Series presents A Brain Injury Informed Approach to Working with Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence with Candace Stretch and Tori Dach from The Cridge Centre for the Family.
12 – 1:30pm MST
avatraining.ca/webinars/
12 – 1:30pm MST
avatraining.ca/webinars/
June is Men’s Health Month, and today we’re shedding light on an often overlooked issue: sexual violence against men.
If this is your experience—know that you are not alone. Support is available.
If this is your experience—know that you are not alone. Support is available.
June 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
June is Men’s Health Month, and today we’re shedding light on an often overlooked issue: sexual violence against men.
If this is your experience—know that you are not alone. Support is available.
If this is your experience—know that you are not alone. Support is available.
🌈 June is #PrideMonth! Pride Season is an opportunity to learn more about the history and resilience of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. This month, and every day, we celebrate inclusivity, love, and acceptance for everyone.
June 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM
🌈 June is #PrideMonth! Pride Season is an opportunity to learn more about the history and resilience of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. This month, and every day, we celebrate inclusivity, love, and acceptance for everyone.
Join us Wednesday, June 4th for the AVA Webinar Series: Exploring Adversity, Inequities, and Resilience Among Indigenous Women and Gender-Diverse People with Dr. Malcolm King from the University of Saskatchewan.
12 – 1:30pm MST
avatraining.ca/webinars/
12 – 1:30pm MST
avatraining.ca/webinars/
June 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Join us Wednesday, June 4th for the AVA Webinar Series: Exploring Adversity, Inequities, and Resilience Among Indigenous Women and Gender-Diverse People with Dr. Malcolm King from the University of Saskatchewan.
12 – 1:30pm MST
avatraining.ca/webinars/
12 – 1:30pm MST
avatraining.ca/webinars/