Understanding Intimate Partner Violence

Resource Spotlight – Gender-Based Violence Prevention Framework

Learn about The Gender-Based Violence Prevention Framework which provides a roadmap for preventing gender-based violence.

“Everyone has a role to play in ending gender-based violence and fostering healthy, safe, and equitable relationships.”

About This Resource

The Gender-Based Violence Prevention Framework provides a roadmap for preventing gender-based violence (GBV).

The project, which aimed to improve local public health programs by focusing on gender-based violence prevention, is a joint effort between Thunder Bay District Health Unit, KFL&A Public Health and Lakehead University.

The Gender-Based Violence Prevention Framework provides guidance for the following:

  1. To gain an understanding of the factors that cause gender-based violence exposures and unequal outcomes.
  2. To specify preventable measures to build safe, equitable relationships and reduce negative consequences for those affected.
  3. To establish the boundaries and responsibilities for local public health agencies in preventing gender-based violence.
  4. To find effective, long-term methods for putting this framework into practice.

Learn more about the Framework