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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 13h

Join "Empowering Innovation: Highlighting Promising Practices in Intimate Partner Violence & Brain Injury Research, Recognition, and Response!!" virtually on November 17-18, 10AM-6PM EST. 🔗 Registration is FREE and now open: bit.ly/4xT4JY0 #WeAreHeadStrong #ConcussionAwareness #IPVBI

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

When we don’t expect a concussion to be connected to violence at home, from someone we know and trust, we can miss the signs. This Concussion Awareness Week, take a closer look at what concussion can look like and what it can mean for survivors of IPV. #WeAreHeadStrong #IPVBI

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Odds are, you know someone who's experienced intimate partner violence. Knowing what to look for is an important first step in getting her the care and support she needs. #ConcussionAwareness #IPVBI #HeadStrong

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Truth means facing the realities of violence — and listening to the people who experience it. Indigenous women face disproportionately high rates of intimate partner violence (IPV). Reconciliation requires more than knowing the truth. It requires acting on it. #TruthAndReconciliation #IPVBI

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

September’s Research Roundup highlights how strangulation can impact the brain and cause a brain injury. Watch the video for more info and find the article reference at the end! #Research #IPVBI #endGBV

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On World Heart Day, we’re putting a little more heart into how we listen, learn and respond to IPV and IPV-caused brain injury. Because every survivor deserves to be heard, believed and supported. #WorldHeartDay #IPVBI #BrainInjury #SurvivorSupport #TraumaInformed

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🚨 Did you know? IPV-caused brain injury can happen without a blow to the head? Hitting, pushing, shaking, strangulation and suffocation can all cause brain injury. Know the signs. Know how to respond. Take the FREE CATT IPV-R training — less than an hour + certificate. 👉 cattonline.com

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We’re grateful to the Public Health Agency of Canada for supporting our work as part of a national team, that includes Dr. Haag, to build a centralized hub for IPV-caused brain injury — bringing research, resources and people together to help improve outcomes for survivors. bit.ly/4rqxBEs #IPVBI

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Everyone deserves to be heard, understood and included. That starts with making information, services and support accessible. Today, we’re sharing how to sign SOAR in American Sign Language (ASL). 🤟 #InternationalDayOfSignLanguages #Accessibility #Inclusion #IPV #IPVBI

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Catch up on what’s happening at SOAR, from new resources and research to the people, partnerships and programs helping advance understanding and support for survivors of IPV-caused brain injury (IPV-BI). 📰 Read the Fall Newsletter: soarproject.ca/news/blogs/ 🔗 Subscribe: bit.ly/subscribeSOAR

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🎶 Turn awareness into care. Join us Oct. 9 in Kelowna for Heal the Her-t, a partner-led fundraiser for IPV-caused brain injury featuring music, stories, a live podcast, panel, Human Library & more. 🎟️ Tickets from $50 #HealTheHert #IPVBI 🎟️: events.humanitix.com/heal-the-her... #HealTheHert

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Join us for a free, full-day training for gender-based-violence, health care, legal, policing, and other service professionals in Kamloops to learn how to recognize and respond to brain injury from IPV. 📅 Sept 10 🕛 9AM–3PM (lunch included) 📍448 Tranquille Road, Kamloops 🔗 bit.ly/MAKamloops

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

On #InternationalDayOfCharity, help build a future where survivors of #IPV, #GBV & #IPVBI can access informed services, resources & care. Your donation builds knowledge, strengthens services & creates better pathways forward. Give today: soarcanada.ca/donate

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

For survivors of IPV, peace means more than being free from violence. It means safety, support, being believed and understood—and having space to heal and move forward. That’s why #TogetherWeThrive matters: connection, learning and healing, together. #IPV #IPVBI #GBV

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

On #WorldLetterWritingDay, we’re reminded that advocacy starts with a message— and grows when we send it. Survivors deserve better access to trauma-informed services, support and knowledge. Let’s keep writing. Keep advocating. Keep listening. #IPV #GBV #IPVBI

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

On Overdose Awareness Day, we honour lives lost and recognize the complex stories behind them. For many, substance use is connected to trauma, chronic stress, and unrecognized brain injury. Compassion, early recognition, and integrated care can change outcomes. #OverdoseAwarenessDay #EndGBV

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Our fully remote team members gathered in K-W, ON, and Kelowna, BC, for a summer social. Everyone brought their energy to the creative task of playing with clay. 🎨 It was an afternoon filled with learning, connection, strengthening relationships, and reinforcing our shared commitment to survivors.

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Up to 80% of women affected by intimate partner violence experience chronic symptoms of brain injury. Yet IPV-caused brain injury (IPV-BI) is often missed or misdiagnosed—leaving survivors without the care they deserve. Our Adapted HELPS tool can support recognition. #IPVBI #EndGBV

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

MOVING AHEAD: A free workshop on recognizing and responding to brain injury from intimate partner violence. Join us in Kamloops, Sept 10, 9AM-3PM. Presented by Karen Mason (SOAR) & Kamloops Elizabeth Fry Society. Register: bit.ly/MAKamloops

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Not all injuries leave marks. Brain injury from intimate partner violence is often missed because symptoms can look like anxiety, forgetfulness, brain fog, headaches or dizziness. Recognizing IPV-BI is the first step toward connecting survivors with support. #IPVBI #EndGBV

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Wellness is more than a checklist. For survivors of intimate partner violence-caused brain injury (IPV-BI), it can mean understanding memory changes, living with unrecognized symptoms, and navigating fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest. Recognition and support matter. #IPVBI #TraumaInformedCare

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Each year, about 128,000 victims of intimate partner violence are reported in Canada—nearly 8 in 10 are women and girls. Every statistic represents a person who deserves to be seen, believed, and supported. Awareness is the first step toward action. #EndGBV #SupportSurvivors

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Children who witness intimate partner violence are more likely to face challenges in school, health, and well-being. Supporting survivors also means supporting their children. Early intervention can change lives—for this generation and the next. 🔗 sl1nk.com/0uaibfp #InternationalYouthDay

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Healing isn't one-size-fits-all. Indigenous survivors of intimate partner violence-caused brain injury often face systemic barriers to care. SOAR honours Indigenous-led approaches to healing and remains committed to listening, learning, and supporting Indigenous voices. #IndigenousHealth #IPVBI

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

This Research Roundup highlights a study on the barriers 2S/LGBTQIA+ survivors face when seeking care for brain injuries caused by intimate partner violence (IPV-BI). #IPVBI #EndIPV #2S/LGBTQIA+

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Are you a survivor of intimate partner violence-caused brain injury (#IPVBI)? Join Together We Thrive—a free, monthly, online peer support group launching this September. Connect, learn, and heal alongside trained facilitators and fellow survivors. Registration opens soon. #TogetherWeThrive #EndGBV

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Help your team recognize and respond to intimate partner violence-caused brain injury (IPV-BI). SOAR offers workshops, custom training, and free bilingual resources to build knowledge and confidence. Learn more: soarproject.ca/contact/ #EndGBV #IPVBI #Training

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Wellness looks different for survivors of intimate partner violence-caused brain injury. It can mean having symptoms believed, accessing trauma-informed care, understanding what you're experiencing, and resting without guilt. Wellness isn't a luxury—it's essential. #NationalWellnessMonth #IPVBI

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Did you know: #HumanTrafficking and intimate partner violence (#IPV) often overlap? Research shows about one-third of trafficking survivors were exploited by an intimate partner, and up to 70% of female trafficking victims experienced prior intimate partner violence. 🔗 soarproject.ca/resources

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

From research to real-world impact, SOAR provides training, presentations, and expertise on brain injury caused by intimate partner violence (IPV-BI). Learn more, collaborate, or book training: soarproject.ca/contact #IPVBI #BrainInjury #TraumaInformed #Training

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Even when intimate partner violence is reported, it is far from the full picture. Head to SOAR's resources page to learn more: soarproject.ca/resources/ #IPV #IntimatePartnerViolence #GenderBasedViolence #IPVBI #Awareness #StatisticsCanada

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

July’s Research Roundup: Intimate partner violence is the leading cause of assault-caused brain injuries in women. #ResearchRoundup #ENDGBV #IPVBI #SupportSurvivors

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Brain injuries from IPV often go undiagnosed because survivors may not seek immediate medical care and providers may not know to ask. Learn the signs, support survivors, and take SOAR’s free CATT for Women’s Support Workers course: cattonline.com/course/concu... #IPV #BrainInjury #EndGBV #CATT

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Finally, the connection between intimate partner violence and brain injury is reaching a wider audience. We’re proud to collaborate with Dr. C Bottari and others advancing research, awareness, and survivor-centred care. Collaboration turns knowledge into action. 🤝 Read article: bit.ly/4vGENNp

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We're thrilled to see the Government of Canada's $607.4M investment to advance the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. Ending GBV takes sustained commitment, including continued investment in research, education, and survivor-centred supports, including for survivors of IPV-BI.

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

We see you. We recognize you. And we will keep working to build spaces where you feel safe to be yourself. Happy Non-Binary Day to a beautiful, diverse community of humans! 🌟 #NonBinaryDay #VisibilityMatters #Allyship #AllyIsAVerb

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Myth: Brain injuries only happen if you’re knocked unconscious. Reality: Most brain injuries occur without loss of consciousness. IPV-related brain injuries can result from blows to the head, being slammed against objects, or strangulation. Recognition matters. It can change lives. #IPV #EndGBV

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

SOAR Spotlight: Meet Natalie Daley! 🧠 With a background in youth mental health, advocacy, and nonprofit leadership, Natalie joined SOAR because she’s passionate about helping survivors whose brain injuries often go unseen. Welcome, Natalie! #IPVBI #BrainInjury #SOARSpotlight

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We're growing—and looking for people to grow with us. Join SOAR's Board of Directors and help advance national change at the intersection of brain injury and intimate partner violence. Applications welcome from across Canada. 📩 info@soarproject.ca 🔗 Apply l1nk.dev/0c7a0q6 #boardrecruitment

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

44% of women in Canada will experience intimate partner violence (IPV) in their lifetime. #IPV is a serious public health issue that can cause lasting, often unrecognized brain injuries. Recognizing the scale of the issue is the first step toward prevention, support, and informed care. #EndGBV

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

At SOAR, we recognize that Canada is part of Turtle Island and home to diverse First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples whose cultures and knowledge have shaped this land for generations. This #CanadaDay, we reflect on our shared history and recommit to truth, reconciliation, equity, and healing.

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Brain Injury Awareness Month is ending, but for survivors of IPV-BI, the effects of their injury don’t end with the flip of a calendar page. And neither does our work. We’ll continue to explore, educate, and empower—because survivors need recognition, informed care, and support all year long. #IPVBI

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Deadline extended! Apply by Fri July 3 to facilitate “Together We Thrive” peer support groups for IPV-BI survivors to connect, share coping tools & build community. Seeking 2 facilitators (incl. Francophone). Maritimes/Quebec. FR bit.ly/animateurs-d... ENG bit.ly/FacilitatorENG

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Many survivors of intimate partner violence don’t know they’ve had a brain injury, and are never diagnosed. Signs include headaches, memory issues, dizziness, mood changes, sleep disruption, and difficulty concentrating. Recognition is the first step to support. Learn more: soarproject.ca #IPVBI

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Today marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to honour First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, cultures, knowledge, and resilience. At SOAR, we remain committed to listening, learning, and working in partnership with Indigenous communities. #NIPD2026

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

The Concussion Awareness Training Tool for Women's Support Workers (CATT-WSW) is a free, 45-minute online course designed for anyone working with survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). Access the course here: cattonline.com/course/concu...

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

A new resource from Ohio Domestic Violence Network & its Center on Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury, Invisible Injuries: a survivor-centred guide on brain injury, strangulation, and self-advocacy. Now on SOAR's resources page and at this link! www.odvn.org/wp-content/u...

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

SOAR supports BC Poverty Reduction's call for targeted income support for people fleeing intimate partner violence. Financial instability is one of the greatest barriers survivors face when trying to leave unsafe situations, and income support is a critical part of ensuring they can do so safely.

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Soar Project Canada @soarproject.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Applications for Knowledge Broker & Facilitator roles close Friday. It's your chance to help change the narrative around IPV-BI. 💜 If you’re an experienced facilitator, or have expertise in policing, legal, health care or GBV, this may be for you. 📅 Apply June 19 🔗 soarproject.ca/team

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