Embrave: Agency to End Violence

It is with great pleasure and pride that we announce that Rebecca Rogers is now Embrave Agency to End Violence’s first- ever Director of Programs & Services. A strong proponent of social justice, throughout her twenty-year career in the gender-based violence sector Rebecca has been a stalwart champion for communities of folks who experience marginalization. She is a true changemaker who works tirelessly to ensure that Embrave’s supports are accessible and responsive to the ne...eds of all survivors of violence. She is at once an enthusiastic visionary and a confident coach, leading Embrave’s team by providing clarity of purpose and ensuring that the collective vision becomes reality. Congratulations, Rebecca!

Embrave is committed to creating an environment that is welcoming, comfortable, affirming and safer for all trans and genderqueer communities by appreciating the unique challenges and barriers they may experience in accessing services, and increasing the range of supports and/or services available to them. #webelievesurvivors #endgbv #endviolence #transrights #transrightsarehumanrights #transinclusion #trans #genderdiversity #genderidentity #genderexpression #endrapeculture #feminist #believewomen #twospirit #genderqueer #nonbinary

This Thursday, April 8th @6pm, #OutOfIsolation Survivors’ Meet Up will be focused on Grounding! Grounding techniques can be used for managing our body’s responses to stressors whether they be from everyday occurrences or intense feelings related to trauma. Grounding can also give our mind something to focus on when we have intrusive thoughts and memories that make us feel uneasy. Often grounding can include focusing on our body, our senses, or our environment and overall enc...ourages us to be in the present moment; some examples of grounding can be breathing and visualization exercises. Sometimes our emotions are heightened and senses are overwhelmed, and because of this, we may feel a need to disconnect from our body/ disconnect happens unintentionally as a means of self protection and safety. Grounding can be a way to reconnect at our own pace. Join us to learn more about grounding and to practice some techniques. If you would like to join group or if you have any questions or concerns please contact [email protected] or text/call 416-476-3270 #SupportGroup #SafeSpace #Support #OutOfIsolation #Grounding #GroundingTechniques #TraumaResponse #Breathing #MindAndBody #Trauma #TraumaInformed #Triggers #Coping #PeerSupport #ConsentMatters #Healing #SupportSurvivors #WeBelieveSurvivors #BelieveSurvivors #EndGBV #Resilience #YouAreNotAlone #VirtualMeetup #Feminism #Intersectionality #NoMeansNo #YesMeansYes #NoExcuseForAbuse #PeelRegion #EndRapeCulture #GTA #YourVoiceMatters

Thank you Julie Shultz, Development Manager, Sharon Floyd, Executive Director, and Rebecca Rogers, Programs and Services Manager, for making Choose to Challenge: What Does it Take? possible. Thank you jeffperera for doing a spectacular job as host of the event, and to all of our allies for lending your voices to this very important campaign. A huge shout out to Fela and @KimberlyVeitch for your inspired work in helping to bring this campaign to life. Plus, a huge thank you t...o the members of Embrave's Fundraising Committee for working your magic behind the scenes. If you couldn't join us live, you can still watch the event here: https://youtu.be/FTosZJFj1zc

Happening at 3:00pm! Link in bio. Join the conversation during the Choose to Challenge: What Does it Take to be a GBV Ally? Event using the hashtags #Whatdoesittake #GBVAlly #Owningmybrave Patriarchal beliefs uphold victim blaming. Society often blames survivors of violence instead of holding people who have caused harm accountable.... People who use violence make a conscious choice. It is NEVER a survivor’s fault. We will be hearing from (as well as, Sharon Floyd): EXO ravynwngz @karen.craggs Sean Leon Callen Schaub Art Emmanuel Jal jeffperera #BelieveSurvivors #MeTooMovement #Patriarchy #RapeCultureisReal #EndRape #EndGBV #VictimBlaming

Embrave’s Brave Spaces Fund is taking off, and one lucky supporter will be taking flight! In celebration of the launch of the Brave Spaces Fund at tomorrow's What Does it Take to be a GBV Ally? event, we're thrilled to offer a very special incentive for our generous supporters. When you help Embrave reach new heights by donating to our Brave Spaces Fund you will be entered in a draw to win the Gift of Flight courtesy of West Jet. For every $20 you donate before May 3, you'll ...receive 1 entry in a raffle for 2 roundtrip tickets anywhere Westjet flies! To make a difference in the work to end violence in our community (and for your chance to win!), you can either: 1. Make a donation when registering for the event: https://tinyurl.com/annhx66c or 2. Make a donation directly to the Brave Spaces Fund: http://embrave.ca/support-us/donate/ Thanks so much for your support, and good luck!

Up to 90% of those who have been incarcerated in Canada have experienced historical and ongoing violence. Embracing Brave: A Tale of Survival is a short film based on a true story about a woman who experienced criminalization and was incarcerated in Ontario. Through her story we shed light on the overrepresentation of Indigenous women in Canadian prisons that is a result of colonialism.... This short film aims to amplify the voices of survivors of violence who are incarcerated and create awareness on the stigma faced by these survivors. It is our hope that this story will inspire others to unlearn some of the beliefs that are held about survivors who experience criminalization. This short film was produced in collaboration with Fela, directed by the incredibly talented up-and-coming director Kimberly Veitch, and stars the phenomenal Actor Ellyn Jade. Watch it here: https://embrave.ca/education-advocacy/campaigns/

Embracing Brave: A Tale of Survival is a short film based on a true story about a woman who experienced criminalization and was incarcerated in Ontario. Watch it here: https://embrave.ca/education-advocacy/campaigns/

This Thursday Jan 21 @6PM is our weekly Survivor’s meet up, #OutofIsolation. The topic is Experiencing Emotions. We will explore the varied ways that emotions can manifest physically and mentally, as well as strategies for navigating these emotions in a way that honours your experiences as a survivor. For a limited time, participants will receive $50 per session they attend. The group is open to survivors of all types of violence. If you have questions or concerns please co...ntact [email protected] #Emotions #Grounding #EndGBV #EndVAW #WeBelieveSurvivors #OutOfIsolation #EndViolence #ConsentMatters #MeToo #TimesUp #NoMeansNo #YesMeansYes #EndRapeCulture #PeelRegion #GTA #YourVoiceMatters #Feminism #ARAO #Intersectionality #SupportSurvivors #YouAreNotAlone #Resilience #Healing #EndTheStigma #YourJourney #NoExcuseForAbuse #SafeSpace #EndSexualViolence #VirtualMeetup #PeerSupport #SelfCare

This week is the first Out of Isolation: Survivor's Meet Up of 2021 and we’re welcoming the new year by discussing #SelfTalk & #Affirmations! Join us Thursday January 14th 6PM. For a limited time, participants will receive $50 per session they attend. If you have any questions or want to sign up please contact [email protected]. The group is open to survivors of any type of violence. ... #SelfTalk #Affirmations #EndGBV #EndVAW #WeBelieveSurvivors #OutOfIsolation #EndViolence #ConsentMatters #MeToo #TimesUp #NoMeansNo #YesMeansYes #EndRapeCulture #PeelRegion #GTA #YourVoiceMatters #Feminism #ARAO #Intersectionality #SupportSurvivors #YouAreNotAlone #Resilience #Healing #EndTheStigma #YourJourney #NoExcuseForAbuse #SafeSpace #EndSexualViolence #VirtualMeetup #PeerSupport #SelfCare

The launch of the Unstoried Series, a film series produced by Embrave, and the premiere of Embracing Brave: A Tale of Survival. This premiere event will focus on the Construction of Dangerous Women. Featuring the first live screening of Embracing Brave: A Tale of Survival , a short film inspired by the true story of a participant in Embrave’s ‘On Our Own’ Peer Program for survivors of violence incarcerated in Ontario. Through her story we shed light on the overrepresentation... of Indigenous women in Canadian Prisons that results from colonialism. The film was produced in collaboration with Fela and directed by the incredibly talented up-and-coming director Kimberly Veitch. It stars Ellyn Jade, a phenomenal Canadian actor best known for her roles in "Burden of Truth," "Letterkenny," and "Frontier." With this event we will amplify the voices of survivors of violence who are incarcerated, whose experiences are largely rendered invisible, and generate awareness on the stigma they face. Like what you see? Have questions/comments for the Embrave team? Join the conversation! Use #OwningMyBrave on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. https://youtu.be/Ev63-3_hb6Q