A blue silhouette of a head with a brain inside is centered within a circular logo featuring the words "Educate," "Connect," "Empower," and "Advocate" in different colored segments, all set against a white background with the text "BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION WATERLOO WELLINGTON" below.

BIAWW

LXCL:Building brain injury-informed responses to better support survivors of intimate partner violence. This offering is proudly sponsored in partnership with the Law Foundation of Ontario. Donations to BIAWW are gratefully accepted. A complimentary lunch will be provided. Please indicate any dietary restrictions, food allergies, or accessibility accommodations during registration.

General Admission

Join the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington (BIAWW) for an engaging Lunch &amp; Learn exploring the often-overlooked intersection of intimate partner violence (IPV) and brain injury. Together, we&#39;ll examine how building brain injury-informed responses can strengthen the way we recognize, understand, and support survivors across health care, social services, justice, education, and community settings. Research tells us that many survivors of IPV experience blows to the head, face, neck, or strangulation that may result in brain injury. Yet these injuries often go unrecognized, leading to challenges that can be misunderstood by helping professionals. Participants will leave with:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;">A deeper understanding of the prevalence and impact of brain injury among survivors of intimate partner violence.</li><li fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;">Greater awareness of the effects of strangulation and repetitive head trauma.</li><li fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;">Practical strategies for recognizing potential brain injury in everyday practice.</li><li fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;">Increased confidence in responding through a trauma-informed and brain injury-informed lens.</li><li fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;">Resources to support survivors and strengthen collaborative care within their communities.</li></ul> This session is intended for professionals working in health care, social services, justice, education, community organizations, and anyone interested in strengthening their understanding of this important intersection.

Join the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington (BIAWW) for an engaging Lunch &amp; Learn exploring the often-overlooked intersection of intimate partner violence (IPV) and brain injury. Together, we'll examine how building brain injury-informed responses can strengthen the way we recognize, understand, and support survivors across health care, social services, justice, education, and community settings. Research tells us that many survivors of IPV experience blows to the head, face, neck, or strangulation that may result in brain injury. Yet these injuries often go unrecognized, leading to challenges that can be misunderstood by helping professionals. Participants will leave with:<ul><li>A deeper understanding of the prevalence and impact of brain injury among survivors of intimate partner violence.</li><li>Greater awareness of the effects of strangulation and repetitive head trauma.</li><li>Practical strategies for recognizing potential brain injury in everyday practice.</li><li>Increased confidence in responding through a trauma-informed and brain injury-informed lens.</li><li>Resources to support survivors and strengthen collaborative care within their communities.</li></ul> This session is intended for professionals working in health care, social services, justice, education, community organizations, and anyone interested in strengthening their understanding of this important intersection.

BIAWW

The Invisible Intersection: Intimate Partner Violence & Brain Injury

50 Sportsworld Crossing Road

General Admission

Free

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