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You Are Not Alone

This site represents the collaborative efforts of several different social service organizations in Brantford, Brant County, and Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. As members of the BRAVE Committee, these agencies are dedicated to coordinating the community’s response to  gendered violence, domestic violence and sexual violence. This is achieved through advocacy for improvements in existing systems, prevention and intervention initiatives, increased accountability in service delivery, the promotion of education and training amongst agencies, and to ensure that established protocols are followed.

The “You Are Not Alone” campaign, is in recognition of Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (May 14 – 20) . The purpose of this campaign is to remind those impacted by violence and crime in Brantford, Brant County, and Six Nations of the Grand River that there are 24 hour supports in the community that can help. For more information please visit: https://www.victimsweek.gc.ca/home-accueil.html

24 Hour Crisis and Support: 

  1. Victim Services of Brant :519-752-3140
  2. Indigenous Victim Services: 1-866-455-2204
  3. Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services & Sonhatsi:wa Sexual Violence Healing Centre : 519-445-4324
  4. Sexual Assault Centre of Brant: 519-751-3471
  5. Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services: 519-752-4357

Attached you will find a link to our member agencies, where you can find specific information on how each member agency will respond during this crisis. We are here to help.

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News

“You Are Not Alone” Campaign: Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (May 14 – 20

This campaign is in recognition of Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (May 14 – 20) . The purpose of the campaign is to remind those impacted by violence and crime in Brantford, Brant County, and Six Nations of the Grand River that there are 24 hour supports in the community that can help. For more information please visit the following link:  https://www.victimsweek.gc.ca/home-accueil.html

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Friendship Walk

Earlier this year BRAVE sponsored and participated in the Friendship Walk, an event organized to express solidarity with the Muslim community and all other diverse communities, in response to the horrific event that took place at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City. The event gathered many from the Brantford, Brant County, and Six Nations communities who came together in the spirit of equity and inclusion.  

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Weaving Truth and Reconciliation into the Workplace

On March 3rd, BRAVE hosted a workshop lead by the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic for managers, board members, and agency decision makers from various community agencies in Brantford and Brant County. The workshop explored ways to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action into agency practice and procedures.  

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Enhancing Police Response to Sexual Violence

In February 2017 the Ontario Government provided funding for fifteen two-year pilot projects to enhance police response to sexual violence. The projects will also enhance police investigative practices with an overall goal of building stronger cases and improving justice system outcomes. Brantford Police Service is one of the fifteen two-year pilot projects partnering with the Sexual Assault Centre of Brant, Victim Services Brant, BCHS Domestic Violence/Sexual Violence Care Team, Laurier University and a legal expert on violence against women. Based […]

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BRAVE Participates in Local Pride Events

On June 17th BRAVE, along side The No More Project, participated in local pride events to show solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. As part of BRAVE’s ongoing commitment to become more inclusive to the needs of the LGBTQ+ community with respect to sexual violence and domestic violence prevention and response work, information cards created in partnership with The Bridge Committee on intimate partner violence specific to LGBTQ+ relationships were distributed.  

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Events

Unity in Diversity: Human Library Series

June 23, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Zoom Webinar

  Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services and the Brantford Public Library are collaborating to start a new speaker series, Unity in Diversity: Human Library Series. Throughout this free biweekly series community members will share their diverse experiences through stories and conversations. When we share experiences and stories we spark a connection, we learn about each other’s traditions, practices, and historical truths, and we unlearn false and harmful narratives. Stories convey meaning and purpose that help us understand ourselves and…

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BRAVE presents: VIOLENCE THREAT RISK ASSESSMENT (VTRA) LEVEL 1 TRAINING

July 14, 2022 @ 9:00 am - July 15, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
Pine Grove & Howell Community Centre, 492 Lynden Road, Brantford, ON N3T5M1, 492 Lynden Road
Brantford, Ontario N3T5M1 Canada + Google Map

2-Day In-Person Training Date: Thursday, July 14th & Friday, July 15th, 2022 / 9:00am – 4:00pm Facilitated by local trainers   Who: VTRA Training is designed for schools, police, social services, and mental health professionals. What: VTRA Training will teach participants how to identify individuals or groups who are at risk of committing serious acts of violence. Using real world examples and case studies, participants will learn how to gather appropriate information and build data-driven assessments to determine if a threat-maker poses a risk…

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BRAVE Presents Lunch & Learn Series for Service Providers

July 21, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join your fellow local service providers over the lunch hour on the third Thursday of the month for a free, virtual, informal and informative discussion covering a range of topics to help us serve our community better. No registration required. Sessions begin promptly at 12PM. Please login 5 minutes before presentation begins. July 21st, 2022: Anti-Human Trafficking Kim Squires, Anti-Human Trafficking Transitional Support Worker at Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services, will discuss the Anti-Human Trafficking program at Nova Vita,…

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BRAVE Presents Lunch & Learn Series for Service Providers

August 18, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join your fellow local service providers over the lunch hour on the third Thursday of the month for a free, virtual, informal and informative discussion covering a range of topics to help us serve our community better. No registration required. Sessions begin promptly at 12PM. Please login 5 minutes before presentation begins. August 18th, 2022: Barriers Faced By Immigrant & Refugee Communities Have you ever wondered what barriers immigrants and refugee communities face when reaching out for support? Have you…

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BRAVE Presents Lunch & Learn Series for Service Providers

September 15, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join your fellow local service providers over the lunch hour on the third Thursday of the month for a free, virtual, informal and informative discussion covering a range of topics to help us serve our community better. No registration required. Sessions begin promptly at 12PM. Please login 5 minutes before presentation begins. September 15th, 2022: Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Care & Treatment Centre A presentation by Beth McAllister, Coordinator of the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Team at Brant Community…

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Acknowledgement

It is important to acknowledge that the land we live and work on is First Nations’ territory. The City of Brantford and surrounding area lies on the lands of Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Neutral. Respect is also offered to our neighbouring Indigenous nations, including the Metis, Cree and Inuit, among many others throughout Turtle Island. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this community, on this territory. The intent in acknowledging this territory is to recognize the myriad ways that our communities have been, and continue to be, implicated in processes of colonization and the ongoing impacts of colonization on Indigenous peoples, but we also need to do more than provide land acknowledgements. The Truth and Reconcilation Commission of Canada reminds us that reconciliation is an ongoing individual and collective process that requires commitment from all member agencies and people in our communities. We are all treaty members, and should strive to act in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and center their voices.

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Ministry of Community and Social Services and the Ontario Women's Directorate