A collection of clips from award-winning short films to educational dramatisations.

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The goal of these videos, produced for the London & Woodstock Police Services in Canada, is to understand the principles of a Trauma & Violence Informed (TVI) approach and to identify ways of using existing resources to mitigate the impacts of vicarious trauma on uniformed officers and civilian staff in the organization. In this scenario an officer is experiencing signs of PTSD. Part two and three of this video (not shown) demonstrate supportive responses fellow officers and those in authority can adapt for a healthier work culture.

Make It Our Business develops resources to engage employers and other workplace stakeholders to prevent workplace domestic violence, to support employees at risk of or currently experiencing domestic violence, and to improve workplace health and safety. The videos we produced that are seen throughout this promotional video outline how employers, supervisors, managers, human resources professionals, security personnel, union representatives, and co-workers can recognize abusive relationships, respond to domestic violence, and refer victims and abusers to supports that offer help. Make It Our Business provides information and education to help employers and other workplace stakeholders to meet their obligations under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act. According to the Act, employers must prevent and respond to domestic violence in the workplace.

A 2008 docu-drama that highlights the attitudes and perceptions of secondary school students toward dating violence.

The Canadian Labour Congress funded a series of short dramatic scenarios to educate on how to respond supportively to victims of domestic violence when it enters the workplace. The videos were shot in both French and English as a national initiative. This scenario depicts a co-worker (not seen in this scene) being stalked at work by her partner. This scene is followed by a supportive response by the co-worker toward the victim.

In this short video Mary talks about supporting her sister who is experiencing domestic violence. Visit http://www.neighboursfriendsandfamilies.ca to find out how to See it, Name it, Check it, and how small actions can make a big difference in ending woman abuse.

This short scene, part of the It's Not Right elder abuse educational tool kit, depicts a scenario where the mother-in-law has no time to herself and is bullied in a way that uses her grandchild against her. A supportive response to the situation was also filmed (not shown here). visit: http://itsnotright.ca/ for details on the educational tool kit.