Studies have shown there's a substantial need for education about brain injury and IPV among frontline workers, survivors and the general public. So how can we get started? Download our position paper today: https://ow.ly/WGuN50Ypnkq #IPV #braininjury

Without adequate support, brain injury can lead to cognitive challenges, which can increase vulnerability to homelessness, and thus perpetuate a cycle where further brain injuries become more likely. Three experts explain.

“Future research should explore healthcare-related needs and experiences to inform policy and practice and better represent the diversity of IPV survivors.” Learn more about IPV and brain injury from our position paper: https://ow.ly/USxK50Ypnf2 #IPV #braininjury

This #InternationalWomensDay, learn more about how #IPV and brain injury are connected, and participate in our calls to action to advocate for more supports: https://ow.ly/gHUg50YpmWi#InternationalWomensDay#IPV#IPV #IWD2026 #braininjury

Love it when the lake ice sings #CabinLife #OffGrid #PinausLife

Looks like we have a large cat nearby (@kmason10.bsky.social's hand for scale)! #OffGrid #CabinLife #PinausLake

Beautiful winter day. Feeling lucky to be able to sit outside on the deck to do my work! #CabinLife #OffGrid #PinausLake #Apricity

Wonderful to see more research into the effects of #BrainInjury in #IntimatePartnerViolence - www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

November 25th is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. From November 25 to December 10, we join the global call to end gender-based violence, highlighting the urgent need to invest in prevention and accountability. #16Days #EndGBV #NoExcuse #TraumaInformedCare #IPVBI

Beautiful evening at #PinausLake.

“In Canada, only 6.8 per cent of federal funding supports women’s health research.”

On Oct 9, Men's Rights Activists, via Senator Patrick Brazeau, launched a Men and Boys Caucus. Not to address the epidemic of men's violence or the radicalization of young men, but to uplift lies about false allegations of sexual assault and lies re: fathers being denied parental rights.

Day 2 will start with a keynote by @soarproject.bsky.social co-founder @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social Join to learn about the pathophysiology of IPV-BI, specifically research on cerebrovascular, neurocognitive, sensorimotor, and blood biomarker assessments Register forms.gle/B1zMNjq9iLE7UJEn8

“Our study underscores that CTE is rare among individuals with lower amounts of repetitive head impact and in those with isolated traumatic brain injuries" www.newswise.com/articles/mou...

Sports betting is also linked to increased rates of #IntimatePartnerViolence papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

Update: good on several of the vendors for removing this offensive term. Unfortunately, #AmazonCanada ‘still stands by its position that the term, “wife beater” is acceptable as a clothing descriptor.’ www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

Canadian Royal Purple Society out there doing amazing work raising awareness of the links between #BrainInjury and #IntimatePartnerViolence www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

We’re excited to introduce the Day 2 Speakers for the 2025 @enigmaipv.bsky.social and @pinkconcussions.bsky.social Virtual IPV-BI Conference! 📅 When: November 5-6, 2025, 10AM-6PM EST 🎟️ FREE Registration: bit.ly/4mGJLVM Stay tuned to learn about the trainees!

“Firearms make it five times more likely that an abuser will kill their female partner,”

Gross. Do better Amazon. #IPV #VAW www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

Great to see this new resource from the #CDC. Thanks for including @soarproject.bsky.social amongst the resources! vetoviolence.cdc.gov/apps/tbi-ipv...

When the world is a bit of dumpster fire, feeling fortunate to be able to visit beautiful places with @kmason10.bsky.social #Australia #Springbrook

“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.” It costs a lot less to house people.

This was the process I went through back in the day. No way universities will be able to hire foreign academics as a result of this new EO #H-1B

So good to hear from Dr. Jackson Katz on why violence against women is a men’s issue #5WCWS @soarproject.bsky.social @kmason10.bsky.social

Every conference should have complimentary lattes #5WCWS #endvaw @soarproject.bsky.social @kmason10.bsky.social

What a treat to be in Sydney, Australia talking about all things #BI from #IPV with my partner in all things @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social .

Dear Prime Minister: Gender Equality is not Optional Déclaration sur les coupures sans précédent à WAGE : L’égalité des genres n’est pas optionnelle

I analyzed more than 100 extremist manifestos: Misogyny was the common thread theconversation.com/i-analyzed-m... by @karmvirpadda.bsky.social "What emerges is a chilling picture of how deep-seated misogyny, disguised as grievance and moral outrage, can escalate ideological violence."

More rain than usual has made for a berry plentiful harvest at Pinaus Lake this season. Filling the pantry with jam made from foraged saskatoons and raspberries is pretty sweet. @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social #cabinlife #offgrid

We at SOAR are devastated by the closure of a vital clinic. This life-saving program supported survivors in a region with extreme rates of violence. Its shutdown is deeply troubling. Read more: ca.news.yahoo.com/where-now-pr... #IPV #BrainInjury #Nunavut #HealthEquity #ClinicClosure

In the wake of Bailey McCourt’s tragic femicide in Kelowna, SOAR co-founders met with MP Stephen Fuhr to call for urgent legal reform. We’ve now followed up with a letter to Justice Minister Sean Fraser calling for immediate action. Find the full letter here soarproject.ca/in-the-news/

✅ True! Brain injuries are common among survivors of #IntimatePartnerViolence (up to 92% of all IPV cases) because the head, face, & neck are areas most likely to be injured in an assault. Check out the link below for more info on #braininjury and IPV: 🔗 www.neurotraumapathways.ca/intimate-par...

Job alert: We're looking for someone to help us produce a female-specific risk calculator for Alzheimer’s disease! 🧠 Key qualifications are experience w/ large databases, project management, and women's health research. See posting for more info: shorturl.at/zkO8V

More of this kind of leadership please! @jacindaardern.bsky.social

Four days ago, Bailey McCourt was fatally attacked in Kelowna by someone wielding a hammer. Her ex-partner faces a charge of second-degree murder. The red flags were many. Little was done. Our @kmason10.bsky.social spoke to @chriswalkercbc.bsky.social about why B.C. must declare GBV an epidemic.

The fact that this type of research isn't consistently front-page news somewhere is part of the problem. #ipv #alz #dementia #stopvaw

Did you know that intimate partner violence (IPV) significantly increases a woman’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease by causing hidden brain injuries that go undiagnosed and untreated? Learn more in the BrightFocus Foundation's feature story on Dr. Cheryl Wellington's research.

This is a shame #InitmatePartnerViolence #BrainInjury - www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Lawyer Kim Stanton was appointed last year to independently review B.C.’s justice system. She warns that “gender-based violence has been normalized somehow, but it shouldn't be. It's pervasive, but it's preventable.” Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/cana... #Domesticabusenews #BC #CanadaNews

June is #braininjuryawareness month in Canada, and we spoke to Dr. Shelina Babul, DMCBH member and leading concussion expert, to learn more about concussion research and the importance of widespread awareness. Read the full interview for deeper insights on our website!

Last year, Montreal police initiated a pilot project that would train officers to better identify signs of strangulation in cases of intimate partner violence. Since the project started, 171 cases of strangulation have been reported. www.montrealgazette.... #MontrealNews #DomesticViolence #News

#IndigenousWomen may face unique barriers to reporting experiences of violent victimization or seeking help. In 34% of cases, people who have experienced IPV don’t speak to anyone about the violence that they experienced, let alone report it. #NIHM2025 #IndigenousPeoples #IndigenousHistory

Brain injuries from intimate partner violence (IPV) can seriously affect a survivor’s ability to seek help. Test your knowledge with this quick quiz! Want to learn more? Visit the SOAR Resources page — link attached here: soarproject.ca/resources/ #IPV #BrainInjury #SupportSurvivors

Amazing overview of @soarproject.bsky.social work over the last ~9 years presented by @kmason10.bsky.social at the @ccn-rcc.bsky.social conference today.

Wonderful to have Dr. Sam Adhikari present on some of our recent work on #BrainInjury in #IntimatePartnerViolence at the @ccn-rcc.bsky.social conference today

It's harder than ever to leave the forest when the drive out looks like this, but @paulvandonkelaar.bsky.social and I are looking forward to being in Victoria for the @ccn-rcc.bsky.social conference! #Pinauslake #cabinlife #worktravel @soarproject.bsky.social