Strengthening Community Coordination in Ontario to Prevent Femicide

Over decades of death reviews and inquests into domestic homicides / femicides, recommendations have pointed repeatedly to the need for effective community coordination that include high-risk tables to reduce the risks associated with escalating violence. In Ontario, the government funds 48 Violence Against Women Coordinating Committees (VAWCCs) across the province. The course will explore ideas toward strengthening VAWCCs through restructuring and look at an example in Perth County where they have implemented a high-risk table that is led by the shelter. The course is comprised of two, two-hour sessions and is recommended for VAWCC leaders in Ontario. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to

• Take away ideas and tools on how to engage your committee members in discussion about restructuring to strengthen community coordination
  
• Work through a high-risk case conference to understand what needs to be in place and to identify barriers in your community
• Develop strategies and potential next steps to take back to your community
• Be introduced to the MARAM model (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management) from Australia

More about the course

• Dates:
  • Section 1: February 21st (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET)
  • Section 2: February 28th (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET)
• Category: Virtual (via Zoom)
• Assignment: Practice material will be given between the two dates
• Certification: Available after attending all the sessions

Enrollment

Fees: $50 CAD $200 CAD (Cost is subsidized by CREVAWC for this program)

How do I enroll?

Purchase your seat here

A program administrator will connect with you and will let you know of the next steps.