Take A Stand educates and empowers community members to effectively support victims of domestic violence and abuse. Originally taking form as group presentations and online webinars, we wanted the next step to be more accessible to anyone looking to support someone experiencing abuse.

Take a Stand interactive online toolkits!

This toolkit provides you with the tools and steps to take when you think someone in your life may be experiencing abuse. Through interactive resources, you’ll learn how to recognize warning signs, respond with empathy, and refer someone to the right resources if they need more help. Empower yourself with practical skills to be a trusted supporter.

This toolkit dives deeper into recognizing abuse and understanding the types of behaviour that often indicate someone is experiencing harm. By exploring common patterns and tactics of abuse, you’ll learn how to spot warning signs and approach a sensitive situation with confidence. Be ready to offer informed support to those who need it most.

In this toolkit, you’ll explore the relationship between abuse and harassment and discover practical steps for intervening safely when you witness harmful behaviours. Through interactive exercises, learn about bystander intervention, proactive prevention strategies, and how to cultivate an environment that discourages violence. Become an advocate for change, one action at a time.

This interactive toolkit guides you through realistic scenarios, letting you practice responding to a friend disclosing their experience of abuse. With branching storylines and tailored feedback, you’ll learn what it means to offer a validating, compassionate response. Develop skills to create a safe, open space for those in need of support.

Domestic violence and abuse affects our entire community. We all have a role to play in helping identify it and end it. Offering non-judgmental, compassionate support is a powerful way to help end violence and make positive change in our community.

Every human has the right to feel safe, respected, supported, and loved.