In this episode we are speaking with Carley Robb-Jackson and Amy Carpenter from Military Family Services about some of the research that is being done by MFS as part of the Gender-based Violence and Family Violence portfolio.
We also talk about:
- the challenges of Military family life that may put an additional strain on relationships
- resources that are available for those in unhealthy relationships, and
- the Healthy Relationships campaign presented each year.
Content Warning: We understand that discussions about family violence and gender-based violence can be difficult for some. Please listen with care.
About our Guests:
Carley Robb-Jackson is the Senior Manager, Gender-based Violence and Family Violence portfolio with Military Family Services. She has an extensive background working in gender equality, women's rights and family violence. Prior to working with MFS, Carley worked in the international development sector as a gender equality specialist. She holds a MA in Sociology, and has conducted research on family violence and breakdown, and women's access to justice.
Amy Carpenter is a Policy Development and Research Manager working at Military Family Services as part of the Gender-Based Violence team. Amy has worked in the military community for about 6 years and lives the military lifestyle with her partner. Prior to working at Military Family Services, Amy worked at the MFRC in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and the North of 60 MFRC in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
Learn More:
- CFMWS.ca website with access information and resources from the Healthy Relationships campaign: https://cfmws.ca/support-services/health-wellness/healthyrelationships
- The Healthy Relationships Continuum: https://cfmws.ca/support-services/health-wellness/healthyrelationships/tip-sheets/intimate-relationships-continuum-and-chart
- Revised DAOD 5044-4, Family Violence: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/policies-standards/defence-administrative-orders-directives/5000-series/5044/5044-4-family-violence.html
- Supports available for building healthy relationships and addressing family stress, breakdown and violence. : https://cfmws.ca/support-services/health-wellness/healthyrelationships/supports-available-to-you
- Stories from other CAF families about their strategies for overcoming military lifestyle challenges: https://cfmws.ca/support-services/health-wellness/healthyrelationships/stories-of-military-members-and-their-families
- Online course on how to support a friend or family member who may be experiencing intimate partner violence:https://cfmws.ca/support-services/health-wellness/healthyrelationships/online-learning-and-webinars
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