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Intimate Partner
​Violence Program

Welcome to the Brain Injury Association Waterloo-Wellington's
IPV program!

With the support of the Canadian Women's Foundation we have initiated a project to provide survivors and the community with much needed support and information about Intimate Partner Violence and Brain Injury.
​

A traumatic brain injury from an incident of intimate partner violence is an alteration of brain function or other evidence of brain pathology that is caused by external force. 92% of all IPV incidents involve blows to the head, face, and neck. Other causes could be from severe rotation of the neck, acceleration or deceleration movement, being held under water,
​or strangulation.
 
This public education program aims to increase awareness for frontline workers, friends, family, survivors, and organizations in the community in order to help increase the knowledge, understanding, and information surrounding intimate partner violence and gender based violence and brain injury.
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Contact Us


If you, or someone you know is experiencing this, and for program information, memberships, or to get in contact with us about having BIAWW present at your organization for frontline workers, staff, or community, about IPV + Brain Injury 

​Please contact us at 
ipvspecialist@biaww.com
​

Information

Yoga Program

  • Information and resources on IPV-related brain injuries
  • How can you help?
  • How can you get support?​
This trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness 6-week series is designed to support individuals with brain injuries by exploring ways to manage or reduce symptoms in times of high stress and anxiety. This program will target the brain injury component of a woman's life who has or is experiencing intimate partner violence through self-acceptance and self-exploration.

Learn More


Support and
​Screening Tools


HELPS Screening Tool
Ohio State University TBI Identification
Brain Injury Severity Interview 
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Visit the Waterloo Regional Police Website for resources including spotting the signs, unhealthy relationships, what happens when someone reports an incident (how the investigation works), and more.

Help Lines

​Talk 4 Healing:
 24/7 hotline for Indigenous Women
 www.talk4healing.com 
 Helpline- Toll-free: 1-855-554-HEAL (4325)
 Crisis Line- Toll-free: 1-888-200-9997
 Thunder Bay: 807-346-HELP (4357)

Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region (SASC):
 www.sascwr.org 
 courtsupport@sascwr.org (519) 571-0121 ext
 24-Hour Support Line: 519-741-8644
Assaulted Women’s Helpline:
 1-866-863-0511
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Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region:
 www.wcswr.org 
 24 hour hotline 
 Kitchener-Waterloo 519-742-5894
 Cambridge: 519-653-2422
 Well-being check call: 519-570-9777
 HERE 24/7 Crisis Line: 1-844-437-3247 (HERE247)

Sponsors

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  • About Us
    • Our Team
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    • Acquired Brain Injury
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    • Survivor Programs >
      • Support Groups >
        • Drop-in Support Groups
        • Peer Support Program
        • Young Brain Circle >
          • YBC Resources
      • Art Programs >
        • Greeting Cards
        • Unmasking Brain Injury
        • Acrylic Paint Pouring
        • Fused Glass
        • Ceramics
        • Gupta Exhibition
      • Brain Connect >
        • Device Program
        • Tech Talks
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        • Testimonials
      • Brain Makers
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      • Caregivers
    • Community Programs >
      • Lidz on Kidz
      • Seniors-Brain Link
      • IPV Program
  • Events & News
    • Events & News Info
    • News
    • Upcoming Events >
      • Anatomy of the Recovering Brain
    • Past Events >
      • BIAWW Holiday party
      • Auction 2022
      • A Moment in Time
      • Winter Sports Helmet Giveaway
      • BIAWW Picnic
      • BIAWW Walk, Run and Roll 2022
      • BIAWW Walk, Run and Roll 2021
      • Lidz on Kidz 2022
      • Lidz on Kidz 2021
      • Lidz on Kidz 2020
      • Oktoberfest Warm-Up 2019
      • Comedy Night 2019
      • Oktoberfest Warm-Up 2018
      • Comedy Night 2018
  • Resources
    • Resources Info
    • COVID-19 Update
    • OBIA Helpline
    • Automotive Insurance
    • Education Programs >
      • Grades 1-3
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    • Brain Basics
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  • Community
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    • Professional Directory >
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