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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 14h

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...

Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 2d

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

Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 5d

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...

Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 8d

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-...

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 9d

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

Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 13d

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

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · Aug 28

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.

Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · Aug 27

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.

Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · Aug 25

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 [email protected] or book on our website through this link! soarproject.ca/trainings-pr...

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · Aug 19

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

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · Aug 13

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

Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · Aug 11

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

Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · Aug 8

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

Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · Aug 6

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...

Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · Aug 5

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

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · Jul 29

🧠 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

Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · Jul 24

Bailey McCourt’s death has renewed urgent calls for legal reform. Her mother advocates for “Bailey’s Law” to better protect women. As SOAR’s ED Karen Mason wrote: “Bailey’s death is not isolated—it reflects a disturbing pattern.”
Read more at the link: www.castanet.net/edition/news...

#BaileysLaw

Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · Jul 23

We at SOAR are devastated by the closure of a vital clinic. This life-saving program supported survivors in a region with extreme rates of violence. Its shutdown is deeply troubling.

Read more: ca.news.yahoo.com/where-now-pr...

#IPV #BrainInjury #Nunavut #HealthEquity #ClinicClosure

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · Jul 18

In the wake of Bailey McCourt’s tragic femicide in Kelowna, SOAR co-founders met with MP Stephen Fuhr to call for urgent legal reform.

We’ve now followed up with a letter to Justice Minister Sean Fraser calling for immediate action.

Find the full letter here soarproject.ca/in-the-news/

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · Jul 17

More than 90,000 Canadians report domestic violence to police each year. Eight in 10 of those victims are women.

Despite their scope, those numbers still don’t capture the full picture. Many more cases go unreported, leaving countless survivors without support.

#IPVBI #EndViolenceAgainstWomen

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · Jul 14

Check out this article from the University of Manitoba! Dr. Kendra Nixon and Elder Marilyn Hart Murdock lead a new initiative uniting survivors, Indigenous leaders, & experts to support those with brain injuries from intimate partner violence.

Read more here: news.umanitoba.ca/thousands-of...

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · Jul 8

Four days ago, Bailey McCourt was fatally attacked in Kelowna by someone wielding a hammer. Her ex-partner faces a charge of second-degree murder. The red flags were many. Little was done. Our @kmason10.bsky.social spoke to @chriswalkercbc.bsky.social about why B.C. must declare GBV an epidemic.

www.cbc.ca

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · Jul 7

Concussions are often misunderstood and misrepresented, making it crucial to raise awareness about how they occur and the impact they can have on individuals. #ConcussionAwareness #InjuryPrevention #ConcussionRecovery #IPV-BI

Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · Jul 2

This July, SOAR's Spotlight proudly features Kathleen Monahan, a leader in the field of Intimate Partner Violence caused Brain Injury (IPV-BI) research and education!

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · Jun 25

Support the work at SOAR, your donation helps us explore the impacts, educate frontline workers, and empower survivors through targeted resources and advocacy.

Follow the link in our bio to donate!

#IntimatePartnerViolence #SurvivorSupport #Donate