Gender-based violence “predictable and preventable” according to new public health report

The framework lays out how public health units can embed gender-based violence prevention into their core responsibilities including analyzing data trends, identifying who is being most affected and taking action that is backed by evidence. It also centers around equity, aiming to ensure prevention efforts benefit populations most at risk and avoid widening existing gaps.

It also emphasizes the need for collaboration across health, social services, education and justice.

“We really want to strengthen cross-sector collaboration,” Stewart said. “We know that GBV is under-reported. And so, we really do our best to get a clear idea of the data and lay a clear foundation.”