The Take A Stand Community Capacity Building Initiative educates and empowers community members to effectively support victims. The issue of domestic violence and abuse affects our entire community and we all have a role to play in helping identify it and end it. 

Access our free Take A Stand Toolkit series highlighting key statistics and helpful information for supporting victims.

Recognize, Respond, Refer:  Learn how to recognize signs of abuse and offer supportive, informed help to someone who may be experiencing domestic violence.

Is Someone I Know Experiencing Abuse?: Identify abusive behaviours and learn how to better recognize when someone close to you might need support.

Take Action: Discover ways to stand against abuse and harassment, and how you can take action to create safer communities.

How to Respond to Disclosures of Abuse: Practice supportive responses to abuse disclosures and learn how to create a safe space for someone opening up about abuse.

Testimonials

• “Sometimes it just takes one empathetic listener to give the victim the courage to make positive changes.”
• “The [toolkit] was an eyeopener in terms of domestic violence statistics, it also made me realize how important it is to be an empathetic listener and not try to solve the problem by giving advice.”
• “This [initiative] is great. It has really changed the way I see or approach a problem. Great presentation and educative. I know better now. Thank you!”
• “Very helpful [toolkit], full of practical information and tips I can use.”

Download our Supporting Victims Resource Poster