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NSCSW Lunch & Learn: Gender-based violence & social work; an introduction

On October 29, 2025, the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) invited members to an introductory webinar focused on critical examination of key gender-based violence concepts in social work practice. Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and intimate-partner violence (IPV) are a growing epidemic in the province of Nova Scotia and social workers are uniquely positioned to address, prevent, and advocate against GBV/IPV. This introductory webinar took a critical, anti-oppressive and relational embodied approach in a review of key terms and concepts, work accomplished in Nova Scotia up until now, and how social workers can contribute to prevention, intervention, and advocacy against GBV/IPV. Attending this session or viewing the recording was also strongly recommended as preparation for all attendees of the NSCSW mini-conference on November 24, 2025 (Addressing GBV/IPV: Transforming the Role of Social Work). Speaker: Kristina Fifield (she/her), MSW, RSW, CCTP, Certified EMDR Trauma Therapist Kristina is an intersectional feminist social worker who supports survivors and families impacted by gender-based and family violence. Her therapeutic practice is deeply rooted in principles of intersectionality, equity, trauma-informed care, and social justice-driven community healing. Kristina participated in the Mass Casualty Commission Public Inquiry and co-authored a report for the commission highlighting systemic issues related to GBV for marginalized survivors. In 2023, she was appointed to the Progress and Monitoring Committee to represent the gender-based violence and advocacy sector. Kristina advocates for the elimination of the abusive use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). She co-facilitated NDA Informed training across Canada and continues to bring awareness to the abusive use of NDAs through an intersectional GBV lens. She believes that silencing survivors of GBV with NDAs is an injustice that requires government leaders to act. Her work on the advisory committee for the LEAF’s Accountability Project and co-leading the GBV Advocacy Coalition in Nova Scotia underscores her commitment to promoting accountability for GBV. Resource links National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender... Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report Turning the Tide Together - Mass Casualty Commission https://masscasualtycommission.ca/upd... DFI Final Report & Recommendations https://public.cdn.cloud.veterans.gc.... NSCSW Canva Presentation: GBV Introduction https://www.canva.com/design/DAGv36ZN... Tracking professional development For members of NSCSW, viewing and reflecting on this recording is eligible towards their annual requirements for formal professional development; a sample attestation template can be downloaded at https://nscsw.org/nscsw-attestation-o... for optional use as a verification document. Members may also choose to follow up after the session to engage in advocacy related to the session's content; such advocacy could be eligible towards the annual requirement to engage in activities related to the pursuit of social justice. Visit https://nscsw.org/pd for more information about the professional development requirements for Nova Scotia social workers.