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SOAR explores intimate partner violence-caused brain injury, educates members of the public and frontline workers, and empowers survivors to live healthy lives free of abuse.

Many survivors of intimate partner violence don’t know they’ve sustained a brain injury. Many are never diagnosed. Many...
06/22/2026

Many survivors of intimate partner violence don’t know they’ve sustained a brain injury. Many are never diagnosed. Many are navigating systems alone.

Know the signs:
☑️ Headaches
☑️ Sensitivity to bright lights or loud noises
☑️ Trouble remembering things
☑️ Mood swings
☑️ Dizziness or problems balancing
☑️ Difficulty concentrating
☑️ Disrupted sleep

Recognition is the first step to support.
Learn more: soarproject.ca

Today marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. It's a time to celebrate and honour First Nations, ...
06/21/2026

Today marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. It's a time to celebrate and honour First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, their cultures, knowledge, resilience, and communities.

At SOAR, we remain committed to listening, learning, and working in partnership with Indigenous communities across Canada, guided by the principle of “Nothing About Us Without Us.” We’re grateful to the Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and partners who continue to guide this work.

Today and every day, we honour the original stewards of the lands.

The Concussion Awareness Training Tool for Women's Support Workers (CATT-WSW) is a free, 45-minute online course develop...
06/20/2026

The Concussion Awareness Training Tool for Women's Support Workers (CATT-WSW) is a free, 45-minute online course developed by BC Injury Research & Prevention Unit and Concussion Awareness Training Tool - CATT in partnership with SOAR, and designed for anyone supporting survivors of intimate partner violence.

The course covers concussion recognition, signs and symptoms, trauma-informed approaches, and practical strategies for supporting survivors navigating brain injury from IPV. Upon completion, you'll receive a certificate. Available in English and French.

Access the course at this link! https://cattonline.com/course/concussion-awareness-training-tool-for-womens-support-workers

A valuable new resource on IPV-BI is now available!The Ohio Domestic Violence Network and its Center on Partner-Inflicte...
06/18/2026

A valuable new resource on IPV-BI is now available!

The Ohio Domestic Violence Network and its Center on Partner-Inflicted Brain Injury have released an updated version of Invisible Injuries: When You've Been Strangled or Hurt in the Head, Neck or Face. It's a 20-page survivor-centred guide covering brain injury and strangulation, signs and symptoms, and practical strategies for self-advocacy and brain health.

Written with an accessibility and trauma-informed lens, this resource is designed to support individuals experiencing domestic and sexual violence and human trafficking. A Spanish version is also coming soon.

Find it on SOAR's resources page and through this link.https://www.odvn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/InvisibleInjuries2026_web.pdf

SOAR supports BC Poverty Reduction Coalition's call for targeted income support for people fleeing intimate partner and ...
06/16/2026

SOAR supports BC Poverty Reduction Coalition's call for targeted income support for people fleeing intimate partner and domestic 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.

The proposed program includes accessible lump-sum and ongoing payments, affordable childcare, transitional housing, and a renter's benefit, all designed to stabilize life for survivors in the immediate aftermath of leaving violence.

This call stems from BC's 2020 Expert Panel on Basic Income (recommendation 43) and will be included in BC Poverty Reduction's 2027 BC Budget submission. This kind of targeted, wrap-around support is essential and long overdue.

For many survivors of intimate partner violence, brain injury isn’t a one-time event. Most report being hit more than on...
06/15/2026

For many survivors of intimate partner violence, brain injury isn’t a one-time event.

Most report being hit more than once, often with strangulation as a regular part of the experience. The assaults can cause multiple brain injuries over time, and challenges that can last for years.

Although we’re halfway through Brain Injury Awareness Month, at SOAR, we’re just getting started.

Because the effects of brain injury don't end when the spotlight fades.

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From research to real-world impact, SOAR offers informational presentations and trainings rooted in one critical interse...
06/14/2026

From research to real-world impact, SOAR offers informational presentations and trainings rooted in one critical intersection: brain injury caused by intimate partner violence.

Whether you're a frontline worker looking to better recognize and respond to IPV-BI, a researcher seeking survivor-centred support, or an organization wanting to strengthen trauma-informed programs and policies, SOAR has the tools and expertise to help.

To learn more or get in touch, email [email protected] or visit this link: https://soarproject.ca/contact/

06/12/2026

Even when intimate partner violence is reported, it is far from the full picture. Head to SOAR's resources and fact sheets to learn more. https://soarproject.ca/resources/

06/08/2026

This month's Research Roundup explores the stigma surrounding brain injury caused by intimate partner violence and how it affects survivors' healing and recovery. Reference to the full article at the end of the video.

Almost half (44%) of Canadian women experience intimate partner violence. Many of them will also suffer brain injury as ...
06/05/2026

Almost half (44%) of Canadian women experience intimate partner violence. Many of them will also suffer brain injury as a result.

Yet, many survivors never receive a diagnosis, recognition, or care.

At SOAR we:

📚 EXPLORE through research to improve awareness and evidence across systems
🧰 EDUCATE the public and frontline professionals to recognize IPV-BI
💜 EMPOWER survivors to get the supports they deserve

Because what is missed cannot be treated.

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