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Webinar Event Hosted by the Office of the Ombudsman for Victims of Crime (OFOVC) and the Victim Justice Network

This webinar, titled Removing Barriers and Building Partnerships to Serve Victims across Jurisdictions, is the first in a three-part series by the Victim Justice Network and the Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime.

Sexual Violence – African Nova Scotian Perspectives


We wanted to let you know about a new module on the free, online course Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence: A Nova Scotia Resource.  The new module, African Nova Scotian Perspectives on Sexual Violence, was released on Nov 20, 2019.

The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women


It has been 30 years since the tragic mass shooting at l'École
Polytechnique de Montréal (December 6, 1989) that saw the promising
lives of 14 young women cut violently short.

Upcoming Webinar: Exploring challenges and opportunities through the lens of LGBT+ domestic homicide


DATE & TIME: 13 December 2019  |  1:00 - 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
REGISTRATION: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zfXe8tOBRzK8zdqyQ51gPQ
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England and Wales have been undertaking Domestic Homicide Review (DHR) since 2011.

Responding to Violence against Persons with Disabilities

The Policy Centre for Victim Issues at the Department of Justice Canada is hosting a one-day Knowledge Exchange on Responding to Violence against Persons with Disabilities.

2019 Canadian Violence Link Conference


Register today for the Canadian Violence Link Conference that will be held in Toronto (November 20-22). Learn more at: https://clc.humanecanada.

VJN Victims and Survivors of Crime Week 2019 Global Classroom

On May 31st, 2019 the Victim Justice Network in partnership with Durham College delivered a Global Classroom online event on the topic of "Resilience and Victims of Violence". This interactive event provides an overview of key research findings from a multi-year research project that was led by Dr.

Opinion: Navigating the system can be a challenge

By Donna Watson-ElliottManager Ottawa Police Victim Crisis Unit When you become a victim of crime, connecting with the best services can be a challenge.

Resilience and Victims of Violence Survey CLOSING JULY, 2017

Resilience and Victims of Violence Survey CLOSING JULY, 2017 Victims and Survivors Have Serious Strength: Learn more about how you can share your story while the questionnaire remains active. Have you been the victim of violent crime or a family survivor of homicide? Are you over the age of 18?

Empowering Resilience for Victims and Survivors of Child Abuse in Canada – Recorded June 1st, 2017

On June 1st, 2017 the Victim Justice Network (VJN) in collaboration with Durham College presented a Live Stream Education Global Classroom event on the discussion topic: Empowering Resilience for Victims & Survivors of Child Abuse.