Soar Project Canada
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SOAR is a registered charity, and the only organization in Canada with a singular focus on intimate partner violence-caused brain injury.
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Violence against Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people remains a national crisis in Canada.
The impacts of this violence are deep, affecting physical, emotional, and community wellbeing.
#MMIWG #EndViolence #BrainInjuryAwareness
The impacts of this violence are deep, affecting physical, emotional, and community wellbeing.
#MMIWG #EndViolence #BrainInjuryAwareness
November 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Violence against Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people remains a national crisis in Canada.
The impacts of this violence are deep, affecting physical, emotional, and community wellbeing.
#MMIWG #EndViolence #BrainInjuryAwareness
The impacts of this violence are deep, affecting physical, emotional, and community wellbeing.
#MMIWG #EndViolence #BrainInjuryAwareness
October's Spotlight is highlighting Amy Moore, a valued collaborator and contributor in the field of IPV-BI!
November 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
October's Spotlight is highlighting Amy Moore, a valued collaborator and contributor in the field of IPV-BI!
Supporting professionals to recognize brain injury (#BI) from intimate partner violence (#IPV) is a key priority at SOAR. Take the free CATT training for Women’s Support Workers, link is in our bio. #SOAR #IPVBI #TraumaInformedCare
November 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Supporting professionals to recognize brain injury (#BI) from intimate partner violence (#IPV) is a key priority at SOAR. Take the free CATT training for Women’s Support Workers, link is in our bio. #SOAR #IPVBI #TraumaInformedCare
Octobers Research Roundup is here highlighting a study on brain injury, violence, and victimization.
#ResearchRoundup #IPV-BI #BrainInjury
#ResearchRoundup #IPV-BI #BrainInjury
October 30, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Octobers Research Roundup is here highlighting a study on brain injury, violence, and victimization.
#ResearchRoundup #IPV-BI #BrainInjury
#ResearchRoundup #IPV-BI #BrainInjury
October’s SOAR Spotlight shines on Shaelyn Fitzpatrick, RN, BScN (She/Her), an Injury Prevention Educator with expertise in the brain injury sector!
October 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
October’s SOAR Spotlight shines on Shaelyn Fitzpatrick, RN, BScN (She/Her), an Injury Prevention Educator with expertise in the brain injury sector!
The CDC has launched a new online training on the link between intimate partner violence (IPV) and brain injury. Learn trauma-informed ways to recognize, respond, and support survivors. SOAR is featured! Start here: vetoviolence.cdc.gov/apps/tbi-ipv...
#IPVBI #EndGBV
#IPVBI #EndGBV
October 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The CDC has launched a new online training on the link between intimate partner violence (IPV) and brain injury. Learn trauma-informed ways to recognize, respond, and support survivors. SOAR is featured! Start here: vetoviolence.cdc.gov/apps/tbi-ipv...
#IPVBI #EndGBV
#IPVBI #EndGBV
Today, Oct 16, is #PurpleThursday, a day to raise awareness about intimate partner violence caused brain injury.
SOAR’s Dr. Paul van Donkelaar speaks in the Canadian Royal Purple Society feature on this underrecognized issue.
Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#IPVBI #EndViolence
SOAR’s Dr. Paul van Donkelaar speaks in the Canadian Royal Purple Society feature on this underrecognized issue.
Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#IPVBI #EndViolence
October 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Today, Oct 16, is #PurpleThursday, a day to raise awareness about intimate partner violence caused brain injury.
SOAR’s Dr. Paul van Donkelaar speaks in the Canadian Royal Purple Society feature on this underrecognized issue.
Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#IPVBI #EndViolence
SOAR’s Dr. Paul van Donkelaar speaks in the Canadian Royal Purple Society feature on this underrecognized issue.
Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#IPVBI #EndViolence
The ENIGMA IPV (Esopenko Brain Health Lab) & PINK Concussions Virtual Conference takes place November 5–6, 2025, 10am–6pm EST!
Empowering Innovation in IPV & Brain Injury. SOAR is proud to sponsor survivor participation. Register: esopenkolab.com/general-info-and-registration.html #IPVBI #GBV
Empowering Innovation in IPV & Brain Injury. SOAR is proud to sponsor survivor participation. Register: esopenkolab.com/general-info-and-registration.html #IPVBI #GBV
October 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The ENIGMA IPV (Esopenko Brain Health Lab) & PINK Concussions Virtual Conference takes place November 5–6, 2025, 10am–6pm EST!
Empowering Innovation in IPV & Brain Injury. SOAR is proud to sponsor survivor participation. Register: esopenkolab.com/general-info-and-registration.html #IPVBI #GBV
Empowering Innovation in IPV & Brain Injury. SOAR is proud to sponsor survivor participation. Register: esopenkolab.com/general-info-and-registration.html #IPVBI #GBV
Put your knowledge to the test with this month’s "True or False" on #IPV and #BrainInjury and #MentalHealth
October 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Put your knowledge to the test with this month’s "True or False" on #IPV and #BrainInjury and #MentalHealth
Join the Canadian Royal Purple Society’s free virtual event on Oct 15th from 12–2:30pm EST, on intimate partner violence & brain injury (#IPVBI). Hear from experts & advocates across Canada. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/canadian-c...
October 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Join the Canadian Royal Purple Society’s free virtual event on Oct 15th from 12–2:30pm EST, on intimate partner violence & brain injury (#IPVBI). Hear from experts & advocates across Canada. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/canadian-c...
More than half of those who experience intimate partner violence are strangled. Strangulation is one of the deadliest forms of IPV, causing loss of consciousness within seconds and leading to brain injury or death within minutes.
#IPV #BrainInjury #StrangulationAwareness #EndGenderBasedViolence
#IPV #BrainInjury #StrangulationAwareness #EndGenderBasedViolence
October 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
More than half of those who experience intimate partner violence are strangled. Strangulation is one of the deadliest forms of IPV, causing loss of consciousness within seconds and leading to brain injury or death within minutes.
#IPV #BrainInjury #StrangulationAwareness #EndGenderBasedViolence
#IPV #BrainInjury #StrangulationAwareness #EndGenderBasedViolence
Looking to strengthen your skills in supporting survivors of IPV? The free CATT for Women’s Support Workers course helps you recognize & respond to brain injuries in just 45 mins. Bilingual & includes a certificate! cattonline.com/course/concu...
October 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Looking to strengthen your skills in supporting survivors of IPV? The free CATT for Women’s Support Workers course helps you recognize & respond to brain injuries in just 45 mins. Bilingual & includes a certificate! cattonline.com/course/concu...
September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. The day recognizes the Indigenous children who never made it home and honours Survivors of residential schools, along with their families & communities.
Find more resources at: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
Find more resources at: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
September 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. The day recognizes the Indigenous children who never made it home and honours Survivors of residential schools, along with their families & communities.
Find more resources at: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
Find more resources at: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
Voices for Change, Oct 3 (12–1pm PDT, online). A free workshop hosted by Kelowna Women’s Shelter in partnership with REAL Talk by Sagesse to help you recognize signs of IPV, respond with empathy, and support survivors. Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/voices-for...
#VoicesForChange
#VoicesForChange
September 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Voices for Change, Oct 3 (12–1pm PDT, online). A free workshop hosted by Kelowna Women’s Shelter in partnership with REAL Talk by Sagesse to help you recognize signs of IPV, respond with empathy, and support survivors. Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/voices-for...
#VoicesForChange
#VoicesForChange
The Manitoba GBV Symposium is Oct 7–9 in Winnipeg with the Manitoba Association of Women's Shelters! On Oct 9, SOAR’s ED Karen Mason presents on recognizing & responding to IPV-caused brain injury. Don’t miss this event: tinyurl.com/mrykbt98
#GBVSymposium2025
#GBVSymposium2025
September 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The Manitoba GBV Symposium is Oct 7–9 in Winnipeg with the Manitoba Association of Women's Shelters! On Oct 9, SOAR’s ED Karen Mason presents on recognizing & responding to IPV-caused brain injury. Don’t miss this event: tinyurl.com/mrykbt98
#GBVSymposium2025
#GBVSymposium2025
The cycle of abuse often follows 4 stages: honeymoon, tension, explosion, break. While common, stages may appear in a different order or be absent.
Understanding the #CycleOfAbuse is a key step to recognizing possible abuse. For support & resources, visit sheltersafe.ca.
Understanding the #CycleOfAbuse is a key step to recognizing possible abuse. For support & resources, visit sheltersafe.ca.
August 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The cycle of abuse often follows 4 stages: honeymoon, tension, explosion, break. While common, stages may appear in a different order or be absent.
Understanding the #CycleOfAbuse is a key step to recognizing possible abuse. For support & resources, visit sheltersafe.ca.
Understanding the #CycleOfAbuse is a key step to recognizing possible abuse. For support & resources, visit sheltersafe.ca.
SOAR has submitted recommendations to the federal Department of Finance calling for urgent investment in addressing intimate partner violence, brain injury, and femicide in Canada's 2025 budget. Survivors deserve recognition, protection, and support, and these measures are needed to impact change.
August 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
SOAR has submitted recommendations to the federal Department of Finance calling for urgent investment in addressing intimate partner violence, brain injury, and femicide in Canada's 2025 budget. Survivors deserve recognition, protection, and support, and these measures are needed to impact change.
Here’s a quick look at training from SOAR’s Executive Director, Karen Mason, on supporting survivors of intimate partner violence–caused brain injuries.
To book a session, email info@soarproject.ca or book on our website through this link! soarproject.ca/trainings-pr...
To book a session, email info@soarproject.ca or book on our website through this link! soarproject.ca/trainings-pr...
August 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Here’s a quick look at training from SOAR’s Executive Director, Karen Mason, on supporting survivors of intimate partner violence–caused brain injuries.
To book a session, email info@soarproject.ca or book on our website through this link! soarproject.ca/trainings-pr...
To book a session, email info@soarproject.ca or book on our website through this link! soarproject.ca/trainings-pr...
A one-of-a-kind clinic for survivors of IPV-caused brain injury has closed. SOAR, having worked with its clinicians, knows its vital impact. We’re calling on WRHA & Manitoba Health to reinstate & fund it now. Letters on our site; CBC link in bio. #IPVBI
August 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
A one-of-a-kind clinic for survivors of IPV-caused brain injury has closed. SOAR, having worked with its clinicians, knows its vital impact. We’re calling on WRHA & Manitoba Health to reinstate & fund it now. Letters on our site; CBC link in bio. #IPVBI
Want to learn more about the connection between intimate partner violence (IPV) and brain injury (BI)?
Explore SOAR’s resources, research, and training tools designed to support survivors and those who work with them.
Follow this link to learn more: soarproject.ca
Explore SOAR’s resources, research, and training tools designed to support survivors and those who work with them.
Follow this link to learn more: soarproject.ca
August 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Want to learn more about the connection between intimate partner violence (IPV) and brain injury (BI)?
Explore SOAR’s resources, research, and training tools designed to support survivors and those who work with them.
Follow this link to learn more: soarproject.ca
Explore SOAR’s resources, research, and training tools designed to support survivors and those who work with them.
Follow this link to learn more: soarproject.ca
Need training on IPV & brain injury? SOAR offers engaging, customized sessions to help professionals recognize & respond to IPV-BI. Led by SOAR's Executive Director Karen Mason. Learn more: soarproject.ca/trainings-pr... #SOARProject #IPVBI #BrainInjuryAwareness
August 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Need training on IPV & brain injury? SOAR offers engaging, customized sessions to help professionals recognize & respond to IPV-BI. Led by SOAR's Executive Director Karen Mason. Learn more: soarproject.ca/trainings-pr... #SOARProject #IPVBI #BrainInjuryAwareness
Learn more about brain injury caused by intimate partner violence. SOAR offers free tools & training for frontline workers, survivors & advocates—in English & French. Explore our resources page: soarproject.ca/resources/ #IPVBI #SOARProject
August 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Learn more about brain injury caused by intimate partner violence. SOAR offers free tools & training for frontline workers, survivors & advocates—in English & French. Explore our resources page: soarproject.ca/resources/ #IPVBI #SOARProject
WAGE funding has helped make SOAR’s growth and sustainability possible. Losing it would devastate orgs supporting women and gender-diverse folx. We’ve signed the joint letter urging the gov’t to protect WAGE. 📢 www.criaw-icref.ca/statements/s...
August 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
WAGE funding has helped make SOAR’s growth and sustainability possible. Losing it would devastate orgs supporting women and gender-diverse folx. We’ve signed the joint letter urging the gov’t to protect WAGE. 📢 www.criaw-icref.ca/statements/s...
A history of intimate partner violence against women is the primary risk factor for intimate partner homicide. In Canada, 60% of spousal homicides involve past family violence.
#EndGenderBasedViolence #ViolencePrevention #SupportSurvivors #CallItFemicide
#EndGenderBasedViolence #ViolencePrevention #SupportSurvivors #CallItFemicide
August 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
A history of intimate partner violence against women is the primary risk factor for intimate partner homicide. In Canada, 60% of spousal homicides involve past family violence.
#EndGenderBasedViolence #ViolencePrevention #SupportSurvivors #CallItFemicide
#EndGenderBasedViolence #ViolencePrevention #SupportSurvivors #CallItFemicide
🧠 July’s Research Roundup features a study that examines head trauma caused by intimate partner violence done by the Esopenko Brain Health Lab.
Check out the link at the end to read the full study.
#IPV #GBV #BrainInjury #SOARProject #ResearchRoundup
Check out the link at the end to read the full study.
#IPV #GBV #BrainInjury #SOARProject #ResearchRoundup
July 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
🧠 July’s Research Roundup features a study that examines head trauma caused by intimate partner violence done by the Esopenko Brain Health Lab.
Check out the link at the end to read the full study.
#IPV #GBV #BrainInjury #SOARProject #ResearchRoundup
Check out the link at the end to read the full study.
#IPV #GBV #BrainInjury #SOARProject #ResearchRoundup