Domestic Violence (DV) Toolkit for Newcomer, Immigrant, and Refugee (NIR) Service Providers
This unified toolkit is designed to support professionals working with NIR communities experiencing domestic violence (DV). By integrating best practices, practical tools, and culturally sensitive approaches, it equips service providers with robust resources to address DV effectively while considering the unique experiences of NIR individuals.
Understanding Domestic Violence in NIR Communities
- Root causes and risk factors:
- Migration-related stressors: isolation, language barriers, and pre-migration trauma
- Angela Muruli Ted Talk ‘FGM: A Cut from Tradition youth forum and commissioned’
- Myths and misconceptions about DV in NIR communities
- Migration-related stressors: isolation, language barriers, and pre-migration trauma
Service Delivery Framework
Cultural and Trauma-Informed Approaches
- Collaboration Between Sectors: Working Together to End Bender-Based Violence
- Anti-racism Organizational Supports
- Culturally and Contextually Adaptive Support & Prevention: Intimate Partner Violence
Safety Planning
- Creating a Safety Plan Booklet
- TRACES Safety Toolkit (French)
- Danger Assessment for Immigrant Women: Danger Assessment for identifying risk factors
- GBV Guide for supporting survivors
Supporting Vulnerable Populations
- Children and Youth
- Recognizing signs of trauma in children exposed to DV
- School-based programs to promote resilience and emotional health
- Seniors
- LGBTQ2S+ Communities
Regional and Community Resources
- Provincial Support
- Community Initiatives
Contact and Contributions
For updates, resource sharing, or to contribute:
- Please email AAISA at events@aaisa.ca
This toolkit is a dynamic resource designed to evolve based on the needs and feedback of service providers. Regular updates and collaborative contributions are encouraged to maximize its effectiveness.