Canadians now have access to an interactive online learning resource to increase understanding and awareness of substance use and addiction, and the stigma surrounding them.
Month: October 2020
3 Considerations for Supporting Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Recommended pandemic public health measures like social/physical distancing are meant to promote safety, but they may unintentionally increase the risk of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).
COVID-19 & GENDER-BASEd VIOLENCE IN CANADA: Key Issues and Recommendations
Inspired by the working paper by Peterman and colleagues, Pandemics and Violence Against Women and Children, this document examines how COVID-19 may create “pathways” leading
Preventing FASD and Intimate Partner Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Twenty years ago, Astley, Bailey, Talbot, and Clarren (2000) [1] published a study that revealed how common intimate partner violence (IPV) was amongst mothers of
CanFASD What’s New in FASD Research: September 2020
Here’s a brief summary of some of the latest research published on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Prevention Dissemination of Prenatal Drinking Guidelines: A Preliminary
NOFASD Australia Podcast: Pregnancy and Alcohol, The Surprising Reality
How much do you know about pregnancy and alcohol? The reality may surprise you. Alcohol exposure while in the womb may cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum