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Through collaboration with community partners, the City developed an <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="/en/living-here/resources/Documents/Healthy-Living/IPVActionPlan2024-2026-Nov15-AODA.pdf" target="_blank" aria-label="Intimate Partner and Gender-Based Violence (IPV/GBV): Community Action Plan 2024-2026 opens in new window">Intimate Partner and Gender-Based Violence (IPV/GBV): Community Action Plan 2024-2026</a>. Through this plan, the City's Healthy Relationships campaign was created as an opportunity to address IPV/GBV in our community.</p> <h3>Is your relationship healthy? </h3> <p>Have the vibes in your relationship been off lately? Watch the video below to take our healthy relationship quiz:</p> <p><iframe title="External page https://youtu.be/gP7A9XVySZU" src="https://youtube.com/embed/gP7A9XVySZU?wmode=transparent" width="315" height="560" wmode="Opaque"></iframe></p> <h3>Healthy relationships quiz results</h3> <table class="icrtAccordion" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td data-name="accParent">If you answered mostly "yes"</td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild"> The relationship you were thinking about has healthy patterns!</td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accParent">If you answered mostly “yes” with some “no’s”</td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild">This might be an opportunity to pause and think about what you need to ensure you’re feeling safe and supported in your relationship.</td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accParent">If you answered all or mostly “no’s”</td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild">Your relationship has some patterns that seem to be stressing you out. Now is a good time to pump the brakes and reach out for some support.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3>Local supports</h3> <p>You always deserve respect and to feel safe in your relationships. You are not alone. If you or someone you care about is in an unhealthy relationship, there are many local supports available:</p> <table class="icrtAccordion" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td data-name="accParent">Sexual Assault Centre of Brant</td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild"> <ul> <li>Crisis & Support Line: 519-751-3471</li> <li>Free, anonymous, 24-hour</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accParent">Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services</td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild"> <ul> <li>Crisis & Support Line: 519-752-4357</li> <li><a title="Open new window to view Online chat support" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://novavita.org/chat/" target="_blank" aria-label="Online chat support opens in new window">Online chat support</a> <a href="https://novavita.org/chat/"><br></a></li> <li>Text Support: 519-752-4357 (Free, anonymous, 24-hour, end-to-end encrypted)  </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accParent">Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services</td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild"> <ul> <li>Support line: 519-445-4324</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accParent">Kids Help Phone</td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild"> <ul> <li> 1-800-668-6868</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accParent">Online Resources</td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild"> <a href="https://novavita.org/how-to-support-someone/">The BLOSSOM Approach from Nova Vita</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3>What is a healthy relationship?</h3> <p>A healthy relationship is one where both partners feel safe, respected, and valued, characterized by open communication, trust, equality, and mutual support.</p> <p><strong><iframe title="External page https://www.youtube.com/embed/kzlkiimCZeQ" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kzlkiimCZeQ?wmode=transparent" width="650" height="535" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="Opaque"></iframe><br></strong></p> <h3><strong>What to do when our friend is causing harm?</strong></h3> <p>Being a brave friend sometimes means calling out unhealthy behaviour. It’s not always easy but if you see a friend making decisions that could harm themselves or others, it's important to speak up.</p> <p>There are many community resources in Brantford to help support you.</p> <table class="icrtAccordion" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td data-name="accParent"> <p>Local Crisis & Support Lines</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild"> <ul> <li>SAC Brant Support Line: 519-751-3471 <ul> <li>Free, anonymous, 24-hour</li> </ul> </li> <li>Nova Vita Support Line: 519-752-4357 <ul> <li>Free, anonymous, 24-hour</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accParent"> <p>Counselling Supports</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild"> <ul> <li><a href="https://sacbrant.ca/">Sexual Assault Centre of Brant</a></li> <li><a href="https://ganohkwasra.com/">Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services</a></li> <li><a href="https://novavita.org/">Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services</a></li> <li>Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accParent">Support for victims/survivors navigating the criminal/legal system</td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild"> <ul> <li><a href="https://victimservicesbrant.on.ca/">Victim Services of Brant</a></li> <li><a href="https://sixnationsjustice.com/indigenous-victim-services/">Indigenous Victim Services</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accParent"> <div>Medical Support</div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild"> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.bchsys.org/en/care-services/sexual-assault-and-domestic-violence-care_aspx.aspx">Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment & Care (Brant County Health Care Systems)</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accParent"> <div>2SLGBTQQIA+ Support</div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild"> <ul> <li>LGBTQ YouthLine – text: 647-694-4275</li> <li>Trans Lifeline – 1-877-330-6366</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accParent"> <p>Post-Secondary Student Support</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild"> <ul> <li>Wilfrid Laurier University: <a href="mailto:svinfo@wlu.ca">svinfo@wlu.ca</a></li> <li>Conestoga College: <a href="mailto:sgbv@conestogac.on.ca">sgbv@conestogac.on.ca</a> or phone 519-748-5220 ext. 3079 </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accParent"> <p>Non-emergency Reporting</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild"> <ul> <li>Brantford Police: 519-756-0113 or 519-756-7050</li> <li>Brant County OPP: 1-888-310-1122</li> </ul> <p>If you are experiencing an emergency and you need immediate help, call 911.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accParent"> <p>Other useful crisis lines</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild"> <ul> <li>Assaulted Women's Helpline: 1-866-863-0511 (toll-free, 24/7, multilingual service available) <ul> <li>On a Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus mobile phone: #7233 </li> </ul> </li> <li>Seniors 24/7 Safety Line: 1-866-299-1011</li> <li>Fem'aide 24/7 Support Line: 1-877-336-2433 (French only)</li> <li>Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse 24/7 Crisis Line: 1-866-887-0015</li> <li>Ontario 24/7 Community and Social Services Helpline: 211</li> <li>Talk4Healing 24/7 Helpline for Indigenous Women: 1-855-554-4325</li> </ul> <p>Victim 24/7 Support Line: 1-888-579-2888. More support resources can be found through the online Government of Ontario resource: <a href="/en/living-here/Ontario.ca/safe">Ontario Safe</a>.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accParent">Online Resources</td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild"> <ul> <li><a href="https://novavita.org/challenge-to-change/">Challenge to Change Program from Nova Vita</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accParent">Healthy Masculinities</td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild"> <ul> <li><a href="https://gbvlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/backgrounders/healthy-masculinities/index.html">Engaging Youth to Promote Healthy Masculinities and End Gender-Based Violence resources from the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.whiteribbon.ca/menofquality?lng=en">White Ribbon’s Men of Quality Campaign</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accParent">Bystander Intervention</td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild"> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.teensforcourage.org/bystander-intervention/">Teens of Courage Campaign</a></li> <li><a href="https://draw-the-line.ca/">Draw the Line Campaign</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3>Online safety</h3> <p>Sometimes our relationships can grow online and navigating relationships with our online friends or significant others can pose unique challenges. Trust your gut—if something feels off you can:</p> <ul> <li>Talk to friends that you trust</li> <li>Call a support line</li> <li>Chat with a trusted adult or mentor</li> </ul> <p>Remember, it’s always okay to block and report anyone that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe online. There are many community resources in Brantford to help support us when we need help with an online relationship that isn’t feeling right.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.whiteribbon.ca/knowsus?lng=en">Know Sus campaign</a></li> <li><a href="https://realfriendsdont.org/teens/">Real Friends Don’t campaign</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en">Get Cyber Safe resource</a></li> </ul> <h3>Educational Resources</h3> <p>Interested in learning more about the patterns of a healthy relationship and how you can support your friends, family, and loved ones? Check out some of these resources:</p> <table class="icrtAccordion" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td data-name="accParent">Workbooks on gender-based violence</td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild"> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/campaigns/gender-based-violence-its-not-just/gender-based-violence-resources/learning-modules-youth.html">Expand your understanding of gender-based violence (Government of Canada website)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/wage-fegc/documents/gbv/its-not-just/learning-modules/en/Introduction_Understanding_Your_Rights.pdf">Understanding your Rights</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/wage-fegc/documents/gbv/its-not-just/learning-modules/en/Module1_GBV_Healthy_Relationships.pdf">Gender-based violence and healthy relationships</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/wage-fegc/documents/gbv/its-not-just/learning-modules/en/Module2_Genderbased_violence_you.pdf">Gender-based violence and you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/wage-fegc/documents/gbv/its-not-just/learning-modules/en/Module3_Seeking_support_genderbased_violence.pdf">Seeking support for gender-based violence</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/wage-fegc/documents/gbv/its-not-just/learning-modules/en/Module4_Being_GBV_ally.pdf">Being a gender-based violence ally</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accParent">Online modules</td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild"> <ul> <li><a href="https://rise.articulate.com/share/KwyBpdzzOST8L1D9K5aNyQINcJEcGfM8#/">Neighbours, Friends & Families</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.learningtoendabuse.ca/training_and_certificate/online-modules/building_safe_workplaces/index.html">Workplace Sexual harassment and Violence: Building Safe Workplaces</a></li> <li><a href="https://rise.articulate.com/share/IqQaO7T9LYt-N4gLC0l5oQ2Gurwg68Nh">Domestic Violence Risk Assessment & Management</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.learningtoendabuse.ca/training_and_certificate/online-modules/doc_mon_collab/index.html">Document, Monitor, and Collaborate: A Primer on Domestic Violence Risk Assessment & Management</a></li> <li><a href="http://makeitourbusiness.ca/training/certified-online-training.html?_gl=1*alqk4f*_gcl_au*NzM2MTI5MzY4LjE3MzAxMjg3Nzg.">Domestic Violence in the Workplace</a></li> <li><a href="http://respondingtodisclosuresoncampus.com/">Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence on University and College Campuses in Ontario</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.learningtoendabuse.ca/training_and_certificate/online-modules/resp_disclosures/index.html">Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accParent">Additional learning opportunities</td> </tr> <tr> <td data-name="accChild"> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.learningtoendabuse.ca/training_and_certificate/certificate_programs.html">GBV Certificate Programs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.learningtoendabuse.ca/training_and_certificate/learning_opportunities/index.html">Upcoming Events from Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3>16 Days of Activism</h3> <h3><img title="Come Together, Act Now" src="/en/resources/images/Your-Government/16Days_web.jpg" alt="Young woman stands with megaphone with the words 16 Days of Activism behind her" align="left"></h3> <p> </p> <p>The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is an annual international campaign that begins on November 25, the <a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/ending-violence-against-women-day/background">International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women</a>, and goes until December 10, Human Rights Day. 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