Welcome to Our IPV Story
A collaborative platform advancing intimate partner violence (IPV) research and advocacy through lived experiences, innovative resources, and community-driven solutions
IPV Stories Matter.
Community-Based Research
Intimate partner violence affects millions worldwide, yet its complexities often go unheard. At Our IPV Story, we believe in the power of stories to drive evidence-based research, influence policy, and inspire collective action. Through partnerships with people impacted by IPV, we turn challenges into solutions.
The Power of Representation
1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience IPV in their lifetime. Survivors’ perspectives remain underrepresented in research.
Our Approach
Safe Storytelling
Creating a safe space for people with lived experience of intimate partner violence to share their stories.
Knowledge Exchange
Partnerships with people of lived experience by engaging in dialogue and knowledge exchange can lead to more comprehensive findings, and improved services while also increasing trust, empowerment, validation and healing.
Community Partnerships
Collaborating with community partners and organizations to foster trust and relationship building with the community and people with lived experience.
Get Involved!
Your story is important! We want to hear from you. Through storytelling, we can create a community where voices are heard, stigma is challenged, and real change is inspired.
Our Partners
FAQ
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Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) refers to any form of abuse or violence that occurs in a romantic or intimate relationship. This can affect people of all genders, ages, and backgrounds.
Fact: 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience IPV in their lifetime. (Source: WHO)
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Co-research involves people with lived experience in research directly affecting them. These partnerships can improve services which can empower, validate and build trust within the community.
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We want to hear from you! While sharing your story is important, we want to respect your privacy and understand the importance of confidentiality. Share your story with us here!
Please share whatever you are comfortable with. Our team will review these stories and ensure no identifying information is included to protect your privacy.
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There are many different stories that you can share! Here are some prompts that may help in sharing your story:
Stories of empowerment
Stories of resilience
Thoughts about IPV and/or co-research
Words of wisdom
Have another idea? We would love to hear about it here!
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Our IPV Story is supported in part by funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.