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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 gender-based 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.

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

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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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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National Inquiry for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls : Six Nations Elected Council Press Release

Six Nations Elected Council has announced their support for the families of the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG), calling for the resignation of the current Commissioners and the re-establishment of the Inquiry Process. “The current inquiry is based on colonial values and processes. It must be built on the strengths and resiliencies of Indigenous culture, values, ceremonies, and medicines.” – Chief Ava Hill The Six Nations families of the MMIWG have asked that July 31st be an International Day of Ceremony […]

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Events

BRAVE PRESENTS: Anti-Islamophobia in Practice: How Social Services Can Address Harmful Racial and Religious Bias

March 7, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
SCJ-127 – 38 Market Street, 38 Market Street
Brantford, ON N3T 2Z5 Canada + Google Map

BRAVE PRESENTS: Anti-Islamophobia in Practice: How Social Services Can Address Harmful Racial and Religious Bias Please find attached a poster for a workshop that BRAVE is presenting in collaboration with Wilfrid Laurier’s Diversity and Equity Office. The workshop aims to address Harmful Racial and Religious Bias in Social Services. The workshop will be held on: Thursday March 7th from 10-12pm at Wilfrid Laurier University (Room: SCJ 127) You can RSVP directly to me, if you’re able to come! Feel free…

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VIOLENCE THREAT RISK ASSESSMENT (VTRA) TRAINING, LEVEL 1: THEORY AND PRACTICE

June 18, 2019 @ 8:30 am - June 19, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
Pine Grove & Howell Community Centre, 492 Lynden Road, Brantford, ON N3T5M1, 492 Lynden Road
Brantford, Ontario N3T5M1 Canada + Google Map
$100

BRAVE presents: VIOLENCE THREAT RISK ASSESSMENT (VTRA) TRAINING, LEVEL 1: THEORY AND PRACTICE 2 Days Training - Tuesday, June 18th & Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 / 8:30am - 4:00pm (Registration starts at 8:30pm) 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…

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TRAUMATIC EVENT SYSTEM (TES) MODEL TRAINING with KEVIN CAMERON

November 5, 2019 @ 8:00 am - November 6, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
Hampton Inn, 20 Fen Ridge Ct., Brantford, 20 Fen Ridge Ct.
Brantford, Ontario N3V1G2 Canada + Google Map
$150

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!    BRAVE Presents: TRAUMATIC EVENT SYSTEM (TES) MODEL TRAINING with KEVIN CAMERON   TRAINING DATES: NOVEMBER 5TH & 6TH, 2019 TIME: 9:00am – 4:00pm (Registration starts at 8:30am) LOCATION: Hampton Inn, 20 Fen Ridge Ct., Brantford ON N3V1G2 FEES: $150/person for both days together. (Includes lunch & refreshments for both days and training manual)   WHO: TES Training is designed for schools, police, probation & parole, social services, and mental health professionals WHAT: TES Training will…

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BRAVE presents: VIOLENCE THREAT RISK ASSESSMENT (VTRA), LEVEL 1: THEORY AND PRACTICE – TRAINING

November 25, 2019 @ 9:00 am - November 26, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services, 59 North Park Street
Brantford, Ontario N3R4J8 Canada + Google Map
$100

PLEASE NOTE NEW TRAINING DATES: 2 Days Training Date: Monday, November 25th & Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 / 8:30am - 4:00pm (Registration starts at 8:30pm) 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…

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BRAVE presents: VIOLENCE THREAT RISK ASSESSMENT (VTRA) TRAINING, LEVEL 2 with KEVIN CAMERON

November 11, 2020 @ 9:00 pm - November 12, 2020 @ 4:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19, this training is re-scheduled to November 11th & 12th, 2020 and delivered virtually. Registration is now open.    BRAVE Presents: VIOLENCE THREAT RISK ASSESSMENT (VTRA), LEVEL 2 with KEVIN CAMERON   2 Day Training: Wednesday, November 11th and Thursday, November 12th, 2020 / 9:00am - 4:00pm   WHO: Schools, police, social services, and mental health professionals who have completed VTRA Level One.   WHAT: VTRA Training will teach participants how to identify individuals or groups who…

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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