Intentionally marginalized communities:
The violence we see in relationships, families and systems in Canada

Several contributors and the editors of the recently published third edition of Cruel But Not Unusual: Violence in Families in Canada will explore the concept of intentionally marginalized communities in relation to their work and experiences with Black communities, non-status, refugee, and immigrant women, and children and youth in care. What does the concept mean and how does it play out? What are these communities experiencing and are our systems helping and/or causing further harm? What are these communities and advocates doing to bring about change and how can we support them? These and other questions will be explored in a lively panel discussion.

Learning Objectives

By participating in this Webinar, participants will:

1. Gain knowledge, understanding and insights into the concept and experience of violence in intentionally marginalized communities
2. Learn about the realities and challenges facing individuals and families in intentionally marginalized communities through case studies and experiences shared
3. Understand how feminist, intersectional, anti-oppression, and strengths-based approaches are needed to:
   1. Learn from the experiences of survivors of violence
   2. Reduce state and systems-based harm
   3. Support advocacy and leadership, and
   4. Increase safety
4. Be inspired by ideas and concrete actions to bolster advocacy efforts, small and big