Homeless Hub Newsletter, “Supporting Survivors of Sex Trafficking: A National Framework”
Getting Out: A National Framework for Escaping Human Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation in Canada Amanda Noble et al. / Convenant House This important report presents the results from Canada's largest study on sex trafficking, and presents a National framework aimed at better supporting survivors. Download the Report Call for CAEH 2020 Presentations Now Open! Canadian Observatory on [...]
MCIS’ new webinar on Human Trafficking: The Diasporic Network Approach and Empowering Communities through the Youth
Human Trafficking: The Diasporic Network Approach and Empowering Communities through the Youth The Diasporic Network Approach was introduced in the first webinar as a nuanced concept that takes into account the intersections between traffickers, victims, and diaspora communities within the Human Trafficking Chain. Not enough research has gone into this area, but from general research [...]
OAITH December 2019 Newsletter
Annual Media Analysis on Femicide is Now Live on our Website. To learn more about how Local, National and TV Sources did in 2019 when reporting on Femicide use our tool here _____________________________________________________________________________ NEW COURSES MADE AVAILABLE IN 2019: Safety Planning and Risk Assessment When Working with Older Women Safety Planning and Risk Assessment When Working [...]
Young Women’s Transitions Out of Homelessness: Unique Pathways, Distinct Experiences Erin Dej, Kaitlin Schwan / Wilfred Laurier University, Canadian Observatory on Homelessness Social inclusion is key for housing stability – especially for young women exiting homelessness. Researchers Erin Dej and Kaitlin Schwan explore this topic and highlight what you'll learn in their presentation at the Continuum of Solutions to Women’s [...]
NSMHPCN: Upcoming Educational & Volunteer Opportunities
North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network's Upcoming Educational Opportunities: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ACE: Advanced Palliative Care Education: Building on the Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care Program, ACE focuses on the support worker's scope of practice in relation to the foundational concepts of hospice palliative care. Ideal for health care providers in a supportive role caring for [...]
Successful Transitions: Navigating Youth to Adult Systems
This no-cost half day session will provide information and resources for service providers working with transitional aged youth. About this Event: Welcome/Introductions by Chair of Coalition Panel discussion by youth and service providers Small Table Discussions Wrap-Up/Recommendations Resource/Display Tables Click here for more details and to register!
We See What We Want to See…. Harm Reduction, Stigma and Addiction: A Conference
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Have your say in improving the child welfare system! – Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions
Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions · Have your say in improving the child welfare system The Ontario government wants to make transformational changes to the child welfare system to give every child, youth and family the supports they need to succeed and to thrive. To help guide improvements, the government is seeking advice and recommendations through an online [...]
UWSM presents “PAINKILLER”: Inside the Opioid Crisis Screening Event
United Way Simcoe Muskoka presents "PAINKILLER": Inside the Opioid Crisis Screening Event Sept. 25, 2019 – 6:30pm – Grandview Mark O’Meara Golf Club, 245 Grandview Dr. N., Huntsville Think opioid use isn’t a problem in Muskoka? Think again. This problem affects individuals and families across the country, but our local communities see opioid-related deaths and [...]