Resources
Springtide Publications
Outlined below are resources developed and distributed by Springtide Resources. You can browse our catalogue and purchase our publications on-line (in Canada and US) by downloading our most recent publications list:
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About Abuse: Guiding Principles
This brief information sheet outlines guidelines for Springtide Resources work on men's violence against women.
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Abuse Signs
This resource provides details on signs of abusive behavior and what to do if you are being abused.
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An Integrated Anti-Oppression Framework for Reviewing and Developing Policy: A Toolkit for Community Service Organizations
The goal of this toolkit is to help community service organizations become better able to reflect the values, beliefs and life experience of everyone in their community. It incorporates the expertise of many women who are community activists and advocates.
This toolkit was developed with funding from the United Way Toronto and the City of Toronto.
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Are You Emotionally Abused? Questions for Women in Heterosexual Relationships
This information sheet provides helpful information on assessing your relationship, what to do in an emotionally abusive relationship and answers questions on where to turn if you are a victim of emotional abuse.
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Are You Emotionally Abusive? Questions for Men to Ask Themselves
This fact sheet provides men with questions which they can ask themselves to see if they are at risk for being emotionally abusive within their relationship.
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Bill 133 Summary
Last Updated July 7, 2009
Article reviews Key Issues in Bill 133 for Working with Women Fleeing Violence such as how it will affect restraining orders, custody and access and child support
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Child Custody and Access: The Experiences of Abused Immigrant And Refugee Women
This is a 70 page report on the experiences of 93 immigrant, refugee women and their efforts to keep their children safe from further exposure to violence.
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Emotional Abuse Assessment Guide
This guide is intended to assist community professionals who come into contact with women who are emotionally abused, by providing tools for assessing the abuse, and methods on how to respond.
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Emotional Abuse of Women by Male Partners: The Facts
In a camparative framework this resource examines the seriousness of emotional abuse. The fact sheet highlights that its nature is just as harmful as physical abuse.
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Emotional Abuse Of Women By Their Intimate Partners
A Literature Review
This literature review provides the defination, scope and impact of emotional abuse as it relates to various group of women
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Emotional Abuse of Women with Disabilities
This article provides a general overview of woman with diasbilities and emotional abuse.
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Face Values: Women, Body Image and Facial Differences
Face Values: Women, Body Image and Facial Differences' advocates for the need of society to become more open minded towards the differences in physicial appearances. It highlights the need for positive images of facial differences.
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Fact Sheet: Access to Legal Representation
Access to Legal Representation Fact Sheet
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Fact Sheet: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution Fact Sheet
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Fact Sheet: Common Criminal Charges in VAW Cases (Feb. 2009)
Part of Springtide Resources NEW SERIES of Legal Fact Sheets, this resources outlines some of the most Common Criminal Charges applied in Violence Against Women Cases
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Fact Sheet: Duty To Report (Feb 2009)
Part of Springtide Resources NEW SERIES of Legal Fact Sheets, this resource outlines the legal duty to report suspicions of child abuse as set out in The Child and Family Services Act
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Fact Sheet: The Affidavit
The Affidavit
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For Teens to Think About
This resource looks at abuse signs of teenagers.
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Friends and Family: How To Help An Assaulted Woman
It is important to know how to help a woman who has been assaulted. This resource looks at how to ensure a woman is provided with the right kind of help and assitance.
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Human Trafficking or Trafficking in Persons (TIP)
This Fall 2008 newsletter focuses on the issue of human trafficking
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I Want to Be Free: Older Womens Right to Live Independently with Dignity
This issue paper, intended to be used as a tool to raise awareness about the abuse of older women, was born out of a project that drew together those who work in the elder abuse and violence against women (VAW) field
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Initiating Support for Female Victims of Trafficking in Toronto (ISVTT): Findings & Recommendations
The following document is a report documenting findings and recommendations on how public-sector and voluntary-sector agencies can contribute to and collaborate on support to victims of trafficking in persons (TIP).
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Interpreters for Therapy: Review of 'Teamwork'
The Role of the 'Interpreter in Therapy'
Learn more about an Interpreter's role in Ayoka Junaid's review of a training film entitled "Teamwork"
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Jasmin Magazine
The Young Women's Program at Springtide has just produced the first magazine edition by and for young Palestinian women.
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Marital Rape
Comparative papers on Marital Rape legislation in Canada, Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi
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Newsletter on Human Trafficking
This Fall 2008 newsletter focuses on the issue of human trafficking
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Resource List for Native Communities in Ontario
This resource list defines of what wife assault is and provides a comprehensive list of websites specifically designed for Aboriginal woman.
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Responding to Emotional Abuse: How You Can Help Someone You Know
This resource examineshow to help an individual in an emotionally abusive relationship.
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Roots of Equality: Lesson Plans for Grades 1 to 8
This resources contains lesson plans for grades 1 to 8.
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Roots of Equality: Tip Sheet for Parents (Arabic)
This sheet provides parents with information about how to play an active role in helping young people build the confidence and skills needed for equal, healthy, meaningful, and balanced relationships
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Roots of Equality: Tip Sheet for Parents (Chinese)
This sheet provides parents with information about how to play an active role in helping young people build the confidence and skills needed for equal, healthy, meaningful, and balanced relationships
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Roots of Equality: Tip Sheet for Parents (Korean)
This sheet provides parents with information about how to play an active role in helping young people build the confidence and skills needed for equal, healthy, meaningful, and balanced relationships
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Roots of Equality: Tip Sheet for Parents (Portuguese)
This sheet provides parents with information about how to play an active role in helping young people build the confidence and skills needed for equal, healthy, meaningful, and balanced relationships
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Roots of Equality: Tip Sheet for Parents (Tagalog)
This sheet provides parents with information about how to play an active role in helping young people build the confidence and skills needed for equal, healthy, meaningful, and balanced relationships
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Roots of Equality: Tip Sheet for Parents (Tamil)
This sheet provides parents with information about how to play an active role in helping young people build the confidence and skills needed for equal, healthy, meaningful, and balanced relationships
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Springtide Resources Publication List: Winter 2005
Springtide Resources distributes a number of violence prevention and awareness raising materials. You can browse our catalogue and purchase our publications on-line by downloading our most recent publications list
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Springtide Resources: Primary Prevention Newsletter 2007
This Spring 2007 newsletter focuses on primary prevention of violence
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T-GUAVA: Checklist for Trans People to Identify Abuse
Trans Girls/Guys United Against Violent Assault bring you this easy checklist to help you think about whether or not your relationship is healthy.
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T-GUAVA: How can I help someone who's being abused?
Trans Girls/Guys United Against Violent Assault give you some tips on how to help someone you love who is experiencing abuse.
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T-GUAVA: Safety Planning
Trans Girls/Guys United Against Violent Assault present a quick lesson on safety plans for trans folks experiencing abuse.
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T-GUAVA: Sex Workers Deserve Better!
Trans Girls/Guys United Against Violent Assault want YOU to know that, as a trans sex worker, you deserve only the best from your partners and clients!
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T-GUAVA: Starting Trans Activism around Abuse in Your Community
Trans Girls/Guys United Against Violent Assault offer some tips on how to start up trans activism around intimate partner abuse in your local community!
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T-GUAVA: What is Abuse?
Trans Girls/Guys United Against Violent Assault bring this explanation of abuse for trans youth.
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Tips for Service Providers Working with Women with Disabilities/ Deaf Women
This article outlines best practices for service providers working with women with disabilities and Deaf women.
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Violence in Same Sex Relationships: Tips for Service Providers and Organizations
This information sheet provides helpful tips to service providers wanting to improve their response to victims and perpetrators of violence in same-sex relationships.
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Wearing Her Down: Understanding And Responding To Emotional Abuse
In her article "Wearing Her Down", Cheryl Champagne explores, questions and defines emotional abuse.
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What can I do to prevent abuse in the long run?
This resource examines preventative measures and abuse. It looks at the structure of society, power dynamics, how individuals can help prevent abuse and where to get further information about abuse.
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What is abuse of older adults?
This resource defines 'abuse of older adults' and examines the various forms of this type of abuse.
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What is child abuse?
This resource examines definitions and forms of child abuse.
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What is known about the abuse of older adults?
This resource focuses on older adult abuse. It reviews the nature of this type of abuse, how to recognize elder abuse, who is likely to cause the abuse and what to do if you suspect abuse.
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What is woman abuse?
This resource examines and defines various types of woman abuse.
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What should I do if I suspect child abuse?
This resource examines the question of what to do if you suspect a child is being abused.
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Why is violence against women and children such a common problem in Canada?
This resource answers the question 'Why is violence against women and children such a common problem in Canada?'. It examines forms of discrimination, structures in our society, negative attitudes about women, social, religious and cultural beliefs, and what can be done to help women who expereince abusive relationships.
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Woman Abuse: Dispelling the Myths
This article examines the various types of myths and stereotypes that exist around woman abuse.
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