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).
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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
Alcohol and Substance-exposed pregnancies Mini-Course
This mini-course provides a self-study option for maternal and child health program staff working with pregnant women and their families. It gives a basic overview
CanFASD Webinar Series
The Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network (CanFASD) is a collaborative, interdisciplinary research network, with collaborators, researchers and partners across the nation. It is
Webinar: Refreshing our Conversations About Alcohol as a Key Component of FASD Prevention
In this presentation, Dr. Nancy Poole and Lindsay Wolfson of the Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health discuss the importance of reframing how we talk
Innu Approaches to Supporting Pregnancy and Birthing
Examples of Holistic FASD Prevention in Practice Developing specialized, culturally safe, and holistic support for pregnant women is an important strategy in preventing FASD [1].