Soar Project Canada
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SOAR is a registered charity, and the only organization in Canada with a singular focus on intimate partner violence-caused brain injury. 🔗 https://linktr.ee/soarprojectcanada
Wellness looks different for survivors of intimate partner violence-caused brain injury. It can mean having symptoms believed, accessing trauma-informed care, understanding what you're experiencing, and resting without guilt. Wellness isn't a luxury—it's essential. #NationalWellnessMonth #IPVBI
Did you know: #HumanTrafficking and intimate partner violence (#IPV) often overlap? Research shows about one-third of trafficking survivors were exploited by an intimate partner, and up to 70% of female trafficking victims experienced prior intimate partner violence. 🔗 soarproject.ca/resources
From research to real-world impact, SOAR provides training, presentations, and expertise on brain injury caused by intimate partner violence (IPV-BI). Learn more, collaborate, or book training: soarproject.ca/contact #IPVBI #BrainInjury #TraumaInformed #Training
Even when intimate partner violence is reported, it is far from the full picture. Head to SOAR's resources page to learn more: soarproject.ca/resources/ #IPV #IntimatePartnerViolence #GenderBasedViolence #IPVBI #Awareness #StatisticsCanada
July’s Research Roundup: Intimate partner violence is the leading cause of assault-caused brain injuries in women. #ResearchRoundup #ENDGBV #IPVBI #SupportSurvivors
Brain injuries from IPV often go undiagnosed because survivors may not seek immediate medical care and providers may not know to ask. Learn the signs, support survivors, and take SOAR’s free CATT for Women’s Support Workers course: cattonline.com/course/concu... #IPV #BrainInjury #EndGBV #CATT
Finally, the connection between intimate partner violence and brain injury is reaching a wider audience. We’re proud to collaborate with Dr. C Bottari and others advancing research, awareness, and survivor-centred care. Collaboration turns knowledge into action. 🤝 Read article: bit.ly/4vGENNp
We're thrilled to see the Government of Canada's $607.4M investment to advance the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. Ending GBV takes sustained commitment, including continued investment in research, education, and survivor-centred supports, including for survivors of IPV-BI.
We see you. We recognize you. And we will keep working to build spaces where you feel safe to be yourself. Happy Non-Binary Day to a beautiful, diverse community of humans! 🌟 #NonBinaryDay #VisibilityMatters #Allyship #AllyIsAVerb
SOAR Spotlight: Meet Natalie Daley! 🧠 With a background in youth mental health, advocacy, and nonprofit leadership, Natalie joined SOAR because she’s passionate about helping survivors whose brain injuries often go unseen. Welcome, Natalie! #IPVBI #BrainInjury #SOARSpotlight
We're growing—and looking for people to grow with us. Join SOAR's Board of Directors and help advance national change at the intersection of brain injury and intimate partner violence. Applications welcome from across Canada. 📩 info@soarproject.ca 🔗 Apply l1nk.dev/0c7a0q6 #boardrecruitment
At SOAR, we recognize that Canada is part of Turtle Island and home to diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples whose cultures and knowledge have shaped this land for generations. This #CanadaDay, we reflect on our shared history and recommit to truth, reconciliation, equity, and healing.
Brain Injury Awareness Month is ending, but for survivors of IPV-BI, the effects of their injury don’t end with the flip of a calendar page. And neither does our work. We’ll continue to explore, educate, and empower—because survivors need recognition, informed care, and support all year long. #IPVBI
Deadline extended! Apply by Fri July 3 to facilitate “Together We Thrive” peer support groups for IPV-BI survivors to connect, share coping tools & build community. Seeking 2 facilitators (incl. Francophone). Maritimes/Quebec. FR bit.ly/animateurs-d... ENG bit.ly/FacilitatorENG
Many survivors of intimate partner violence don’t know they’ve had a brain injury, and are never diagnosed. Signs include headaches, memory issues, dizziness, mood changes, sleep disruption, and difficulty concentrating. Recognition is the first step to support. Learn more: soarproject.ca #IPVBI
Today marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to honour First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, cultures, knowledge, and resilience. At SOAR, we remain committed to listening, learning, and working in partnership with Indigenous communities. #NIPD2026
The Concussion Awareness Training Tool for Women's Support Workers (CATT-WSW) is a free, 45-minute online course designed for anyone working with survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). Access the course here: cattonline.com/course/concu...
A new resource from Ohio Domestic Violence Network & its Center on Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury, Invisible Injuries: a survivor-centred guide on brain injury, strangulation, and self-advocacy. Now on SOAR's resources page and at this link! www.odvn.org/wp-content/u...
SOAR supports BC Poverty Reduction's call for targeted income support for people fleeing intimate partner violence. Financial instability is one of the greatest barriers survivors face when trying to leave unsafe situations, and income support is a critical part of ensuring they can do so safely.
Applications for Knowledge Broker & Facilitator roles close Friday. It's your chance to help change the narrative around IPV-BI. 💜 If you’re an experienced facilitator, or have expertise in policing, legal, health care or GBV, this may be for you. 📅 Apply June 19 🔗 soarproject.ca/team
For many survivors of intimate partner violence, brain injury isn’t a one-time event. Repeated assaults and strangulation can cause lasting impacts. Brain Injury Awareness Month may be halfway through, but SOAR is just getting started. Because injury doesn’t end when awareness month does. #IPVBI
From research to real-world impact, SOAR offers informational presentations and trainings rooted in one critical intersection: brain injury caused by intimate partner violence. To learn more or get in touch, email info@soarproject.ca or visit this link: soarproject.ca/contact/
This month's Research Roundup explores the stigma surrounding brain injury caused by intimate partner violence and how it affects survivors' healing and recovery. Reference to the full article at the end of the video. #ResearchRoundup #BrainInjury #IntimatePartnerViolence #Stigma #IPVBI
Almost half (44%) of Canadian women experience intimate partner violence (IPV), and many will sustain brain injury (BI) as a result. Yet IPV-BI often goes unrecognized and unsupported. At SOAR, we explore, educate, and empower—because what is missed cannot be treated. #IPVBI #FactFriday
Gender-based violence costs BC more than $1.12 billion a year, impacting healthcare, justice systems, housing, and productivity. Read the YWCA BC Cost of Inaction report to learn more. ywcabc.org/report-cost-...
As many as 92% of women who experience intimate partner violence may also sustain a brain injury, yet many professionals still aren’t equipped to recognize and respond. We’re recruiting subject matter experts to help build Canada’s response to IPV-BI. 💜 📅 Apply by June 19 🔗 soarproject.ca/team
At SOAR, we know violence, trauma, and systemic inequities are deeply connected to the ongoing harms of colonization. We are committed to listening, learning, and working alongside Indigenous voices and leadership toward healing, reconciliation, and safer futures. #NIHM2026
June is Pride Month! 2SLGBTQIA+ folx face disproportionately high rates of intimate partner violence, and are more likely to suffer brain injury as a result of the violence, an intersection that remains largely invisible and underserved especially within this community. #PrideMonth #IPVBIAwareness
