ACT To Keep Families Safe

Online Learning Center




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The ACT To Keep Families Safe Model

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The ACT To Keep Families Safe Model is an adaptable collaborative response model with six building blocks: Tools & Templates, Education & Training, Networks & Partnerships, Advocacy, Case Studies & Stories, and Engagement & Awareness.

These building blocks are designed so that the model can support you on your journey of supporting survivors of GBV with animals no matter where you are on your journey. There is something for everyone!

Education

Our education modules include something for everyone, from the general public to animal service professionals to human welfare professionals.

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Resources

Access free downloadable resources to help you on your journey of supporting survivors of GBV and their animals. Browse through tons of toolkits, templates, and more.

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Networks & Partnerships

Access the recordings to our previous Community of Practice meetings and learn from champions doing the work of supporting survivors of Gender-Based Violence and their animals.

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Engagement & Awareness

Further your outreach with the help of the ACT To Keep Families Safe outreach toolkits and assets.

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Case Studies & Stories

Read about some incredible organizations and individuals that are championing the work of supporting survivors of GBV and their animals.

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Advocacy

The ACT Project is working to advocate for survivors of GBV and their animals by advocating for affordable, accessible, and animal-friendly housing.

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Asynchronous Learning Modules

The Bethesda House Experience: A Closer Look at and Animal Friendly GBV Shelter
This 30-minute module discusses Bethesda House, a case study relevant to the ACT project.
The Violence Link & Gender-Based Violence
This 30 minute module introduces the violence link and how the violence link intersects with gender-based violence.
Legal Concerns & Ownership
This 30-minute module discusses legal concerns and challenges survivors may face regarding animal ownership.

Survivor Story

Survivor - Jetta


Jetta was a survivor too. I never felt alone with her by my side. I remained where I was longer then I wanted to though because I couldn’t take her if I didn’t. And she was there by my side when we got out!




Language & Safety




The language we utilize matters and can be incredibly impactful to survivors of Gender-Based Violence, their animals, and those supporting their journey. WomenatthecentrE, an incredible survivor-led organization, has shared this language which we utilize throughout our Online Learning Centre. We encourage you to check out WomenatthecentrE and the work that they are doing to advocate and support survivors across Canada at https://www.womenatthecentre.c.... 

Survivor, not victim. 

Declarations, not stories. 

Reported, not alleged. 

Aggressor, not perpetrator. 

Accomplice, not ally.  

WomenatthecentrE (2022)

The topics discussed throughout the ACT To Keep Families Safe Online Learning Centre are complex and potentially triggering. Practicing self-care and taking time to recognize and respond to your needs while learning about these topics is important. To seek further support, check out the “How to Find Help” guide located in our Tools & Templates section.  

If you or someone you love is experiencing abuse, we encourage you to consider safety while accessing these resources and take precautions such as accessing these resources from a public computer and/or erasing your browsing history. To seek further support, sheltersafe.ca offers information about Gender-Based Violence services across Canada that can offer further safety planning support.  

Indigenous Affirmation

As a remote organization, Humane Canada acknowledges the many Indigenous Nations and communities that have relationships with these lands since time immemorial where our work takes place. We express our gratitude to all Indigenous communities – First Nations, Metis and Inuit, for their past, present and future leadership and stewardship. We are inspired by and grateful for Indigenous ways of knowing that teach us the interdependency and interconnectedness of all life forms, and our relationship of mutual reliance and shared destiny with other people, animals and the earth. We encourage everyone to learn more about the Indigenous Peoples who are the original stewards of the lands you reside on. 

To learn more please visit https://native-land.ca/. 

This affirmation was in part inspired by the words of the Honourable Murray Sinclair in his speeches to the Senate of Canada regarding Indigenous ways of knowing and animal welfare. 

Humane Canada acknowledges the financial support of Women and Gender Equality Canada for this project.

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