We’re on a mission to equip everyone who works with, supports, or cares about survivors of IPV with the knowledge and tools needed to recognize BI and respond appropriately in every case.

There is currently a lack of centralized resources and community connections for professionals and researchers working with IPV-BI survivors. The existing resources are fragmented, causing inefficiencies and barriers in accessing critical information and support; and hindering the ability of service providers and researchers to effectively support survivors and advance the field.

Addressing these issues is crucial. The field of IPV-BI research is in its infancy, with only a small number of dedicated professionals. By creating a centralized hub, we can prevent the chaos of scattered resources, enhance collaboration, and provide a blueprint for community support.

The Canadian Centre for IPV-BI was created to fill a critical gap in IPV-BI knowledge and practice. 

What We Do

The Canadian Centre for IPV-BI seeks to improve public and service provider knowledge of IPV-BI, give service providers the tools and resources necessary to recognize and respond safely to survivors, and build evidence-based practices that support individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence-caused brain injury. We provide universal access to centralized information and a framework to guide comprehensive care.

Building Community

It takes a community to foster positive change.

Through initiatives such as our IPV-BI Research Lab and Knowledge Implementation and Translation (KIT) Network, we are building a community of researchers, educators, experts and care providers to promote cross-disciplinary collaboration and generate evidence on IPV-related brain injuries. 

Sharing Knowledge

The Canadian Centre for IPV-BI promotes connection between interdisciplinary services who work with people with diagnosed or suspected IPV-BI. Through our website we provide e-learning and ongoing updates on new resources and research, share promising practices from across the country, and provide a platform for participants to network and connect for future collaborations.

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Providing Resources

We offer reliable, up-to-date, evidence-based resources in French and English for frontline workers, researchers, survivors, and others. Resources include practice tools such as recognition and response toolkits, systems of care frameworks, decision making trees, and more.

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A Pan-Canadian Effort

The Canadian Centre for IPV-BI is part of a national strategy to improve public and service provider knowledge and awareness of IPV-BI. The strategy aims to equip multi-sector service providers with the training, tools, and resources they need to recognize and respond to IPV-BI.

Our ongoing goals include:

  1. Deliver online education and training courses to ensure universal access to key information for healthcare and social support providers working with women who have experienced IPV-BI.
  2. Equip healthcare and support providers with resources such as standardized tools, recommendations on how to use them, and next steps for care options.
  3. Work together with key stakeholders to strengthen community capacity to recognize and respond on a local level while continuing to contribute to a national strategy to address IPV-BI.