Intimate partner violence

Chung-Ang University Study Highlights Barriers Preventing Bystander Help During Gender-Based Violence

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gender-based violence (GBV) encompasses acts of violence based on individuals' sex or gender, such as intimate partner violence (IPV), sexual assault, and violence against women.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gender-based violence (GBV) encompasses acts of violence based on individuals' sex or gender, such as intimate partner violence (IPV), sexual assault, and violence against women.
  • However, despite their potential to act in such situations and play a preventive role, their willingness to act may be hindered by some barriers.
  • In a previous study, Latane and Darley (1970) proposed a situational model of bystander behavior to understand the bystander's engagement to act during situations of GBV.
  • To comprehensively understand the barriers, the team collected data on how the barriers affect bystanders' interventions by reviewing existing literature.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Center for Violence Prevention Marks Major Milestone

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Center for Violence Prevention (CVP) celebrates its 10th anniversary, recognizing significant accomplishments in helping to reduce exposure to and impact of violence on youth and their families. 

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  • Today, CVP has grown to include a variety of programming that fall under 6 Pillars (Aggression & Bullying Prevention; Community Violence & Trauma Support; Intimate Partner Violence Prevention; Gun Safety; Suicide Prevention; and Professional Development & Training).
  • "We also knew that children for whom we care at CHOP were experiencing violence in their neighborhoods on a daily basis.
  • We took our sadness and anger and mobilized as a collective public health and pediatric health community to move the needle on youth violence prevention."
  • Learn more about CHOP's Center for Violence Prevention and view a 10-year report including key milestones from the past decade, impact data, and future directions.

NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICE FOR NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP AND CHILD FIRST ANNOUNCES NEW PARENT AMBASSADORS

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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These Parent Ambassadors are graduates of either the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program or Child First program, both offered through the National Service Office.

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  • These Parent Ambassadors are graduates of either the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program or Child First program, both offered through the National Service Office.
  • “Parent Ambassadors get an opportunity to engage in advanced advocacy and leadership training that is coupled with their lived experiences,” said Sarah McGee, chief policy and government affairs officer for the National Service Office for Nurse-Family Partnership and Child First.
  • In this role, they are charged by the National Service Office for Nurse-Family Partnership and Child First with reaching current NFP families and graduates to provide support in expanding parent advocacy.
  • The National Service Office for Nurse-Family Partnership and Child First is proud to announce the members of the new class of Parent Ambassadors.

Strengthening Canada's bail system to help keep communities safe

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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There are specific challenges facing our bail system posed by repeat violent offending, firearms, and other dangerous weapons that need to be addressed.

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  • There are specific challenges facing our bail system posed by repeat violent offending, firearms, and other dangerous weapons that need to be addressed.
  • Bill C-48 proposes to make targeted changes to the Criminal Code's bail regime to ensure our communities stay safe.
  • It is making significant investments to prevent crime and keep communities safe, and address the causes of crime as well.
  • Canadians deserve to be safe and feel safe in their communities and to have confidence that the criminal justice system will protect them and work as intended.

Improving access to justice for Canadians through judicial training on intimate partner and family violence in the family justice system

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced that the Government of Canada is providing funding to the National Judicial Institute for judicial training on IPV and family violence in the family justice system.

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  • Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced that the Government of Canada is providing funding to the National Judicial Institute for judicial training on IPV and family violence in the family justice system.
  • The Government of Canada is supporting the development of a national online course for judges in Canada on IPV and family violence in the family justice system.
  • Justice Canada is providing $869,861 over four years to the National Judicial Institute for judicial training on IPV and family violence in the family justice system through the Justice Partnership and Innovation Program.
  • We are appreciative of this opportunity to develop French and English training for Canadian judges on intimate partner violence in the family justice system.

New Research to Examine the Healing Influence of Pets for Intimate Partner Violence Survivors

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) today announced funding for a new research project at Thompson Rivers University that will explore the role of companion animals (pets) within incidents of intimate partner violence (IPV), including how pets can contribute to the wellbeing of IPV survivors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) today announced funding for a new research project at Thompson Rivers University that will explore the role of companion animals (pets) within incidents of intimate partner violence (IPV), including how pets can contribute to the wellbeing of IPV survivors.
  • "Despite a well-established link between IPV and animal abuse, little research has examined the specific impact of pets on IPV," explained Dr. Rochelle Stevenson, lead investigator for the study.
  • The analysis of this data will be paired with interviews with survivors to explore how companion animals influence help-seeking and healing from violence.
  • Existing data shows that the majority of IPV survivors report pet abuse or the threat of pet abuse.

Government of Canada Supports Initiatives to Prevent and Address Family Violence in the Greater Toronto Area

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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The Government of Canada is committed to supporting all survivors of family and gender-based violence and safeguarding the health and safety of those at risk.

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  • The Government of Canada is committed to supporting all survivors of family and gender-based violence and safeguarding the health and safety of those at risk.
  • These projects will support the mental and physical well-being of persons experiencing, or who may be at risk of experiencing, family and gender-based violence.
  • The Hubs will provide safe, supportive, healing, and resilience-promoting spaces and communities to those who are experiencing, or are at high risk of experiencing, family violence.
  • The federal government will continue working to prevent family and gender-based violence, support survivors, and break the cycle of violence in families and communities from coast to coast to coast.

Black to the Future Public Policy Institute Announces New Cohort and Legislative Victories

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Black Futures Lab and Black to the Future Action Fund announced its third cohort of fellows for the Black to the Future Public Policy Institute , an eight-month fellowship designed to train future Black policy makers and cultivate a network of Black policy leaders.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Black Futures Lab and Black to the Future Action Fund announced its third cohort of fellows for the Black to the Future Public Policy Institute , an eight-month fellowship designed to train future Black policy makers and cultivate a network of Black policy leaders.
  • The 19 fellows will be trained by Institute staff and guest speakers, and provided with 1:1 mentorship by experts in policy making.
  • "The Institute is bringing together the most influential policy minds in the Black community to offer this training," said Katherine Grainger, Lead Trainer for the Institute.
  • Institute alumni have already improved conditions for Black communities as a result of their policy work.

Funding available to support victims of intimate partner violence involved in the family justice system

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the launch of a call for proposals for projects that assist victims of intimate partner violence to access and navigate the family justice system, and that improve justice system responses to this type of violence.

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  • Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the launch of a call for proposals for projects that assist victims of intimate partner violence to access and navigate the family justice system, and that improve justice system responses to this type of violence.
  • Through Budget 2021, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $35 million over five years for enhanced family justice system supports for victims of intimate partner violence.
  • Intimate partner violence, also known as spousal or domestic violence, refers to multiple forms of harm caused by a current or former intimate partner or spouse.
  • Victims of intimate partner violence need support to navigate the family law system, and we need to improve how the justice system responds to this kind of violence.

AFCPE Members Recognized for Innovative Work in Building Economic Security in Their Communities

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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"AFCPE Members' dedication to building financial capability in their communities continues to amaze and inspire me," said Rebecca Wiggins, AFCPE Executive Director.

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  • "AFCPE Members' dedication to building financial capability in their communities continues to amaze and inspire me," said Rebecca Wiggins, AFCPE Executive Director.
  • "Through financial education, research, and counseling, these individuals and organizations are helping to create a future where financial security is attainable by everyone."
  • He has contributed to AFCPE as a longtime member, volunteer, content writer, and he served on the AFCPE Board from 2017 to 2021 and as 2020 Board President.
  • Their generosity is helping to build capacity for financial professionals, their clients, and the communities that they serve.