Intimate Partner Violence Program
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Welcome to the Brain Injury Association Waterloo-Wellington's
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) program! The IPV-Brain Link program provides 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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Education
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Adapted Yoga Series for Women with Brain Injuries
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The Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington offers a community outreach program led by IPV Specialist Janine Vidal, addressing the critical intersection of intimate partner violence and acquired brain injury. The program includes micro-level supports for IPV survivors alongside education and capacity-building sessions for service providers, with the goal of improving recognition, response, and support across systems. Training is open to groups including EMS, counselling centres, social support workers, survivors, and more.
You can expect to learn in the 60 minute presentation:
BIAWW seeks to engage diverse audiences, foster cross-sector collaboration, and strengthen community-wide understanding through shared learning and partnership across Waterloo-Wellington. 
Janine Vidal is the Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Specialist at the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington. Her work is grounded in lived experience, survivor-informed and trauma-informed practice, with extensive frontline community service experience supporting survivors of IPV and IPV-related brain injury.
Christina De Bijl provides a short overview of what IPV is, its consequences, and what the presentation will cover.
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Our 6-week Adapted Yoga Series for Women with Brain Injuries is designed to support individuals with brain injuries from Intimate Partner Violence.
This specialized program focuses on managing symptoms of stress and anxiety while fostering self-acceptance and self-exploration. Tailored for women who have experienced or are experiencing intimate partner violence, this series offers a compassionate space to heal and grow. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced yogi, all are welcome to come and participate in this supportive and inclusive environment. Join Emily from Golden Wellness every Friday at Forest Heights from March 13th to April 24th to move, breathe, and connect at your own pace. Register by using the link below! You can also call 519-741-2621 and reference code #213138 through the City of Kitchener. REGISTER HERE! The next 6-week series will begin May 15th. Register by using the link below! You can also call 519-741-2621 and reference code #219301 through the City of Kitchener. REGISTER HERE! 
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Screening Tools
Helps Screening Tool
Ohio State TBI Identification
Brain Injury Severity Interview
Abused & Brain Injured
IPV Supports and Resources
Contact Us
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
[email protected]
Please contact us at
[email protected]
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