Welcome
The curse of slavery has left an inter-generational legacy of trauma and poor health for African-Canadians. Intergenerational trauma is pain passed down generations and hurting Black people’s health. Basically, being Black means living with chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Generational Trauma
Working closely with individuals who are affected from mental health, is one of the biggest challenges in our city/country today. Our network of agencies and our trained staff are qualified to assist with all individuals who are experiencing or believe to have an issue with mental health through referrals
TYPES OF ABUSE
ABUSE
Emotional Abuse
Neglect
There are many causes of children, youth, and family violence, and recognizing what they are can flatten the curve and assist us in moving forward. One of the attributes of violence in communities is a result of abuse throughout a child's life associated with inter-generational trauma. Understanding the different types of abuses and pro
There are many causes of children, youth, and family violence, and recognizing what they are can flatten the curve and assist us in moving forward. One of the attributes of violence in communities is a result of abuse throughout a child's life associated with inter-generational trauma. Understanding the different types of abuses and providing assistance will eliminate them from experiencing future violence.
Neglect
Emotional Abuse
Neglect
A pattern of failing to provide for a child's basic needs. It is abuse through omission; of not doing something resulting in significant harm or risk of significant harm. There are four types of neglect: physical neglect, medical neglect, educational neglect, and emotional neglect
Emotional Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Emotional Abuse
Have you ever been told. "you're ugly, you'll never amount to nothing, I hate you, you're a nobody, you are not welcome here." Emotional abuse is basically any statement that is directed to a person that is negative. Emotional abuse is one of the most under recognized issues affecting black families
Sexual Abuse
Cyberbullying or cyber-harassment
Emotional Abuse
There are three types of sexual offences against children: Rape, molestation, distribution or production, or possession of child pornography.
Physical Abuse
Cyberbullying or cyber-harassment
Cyberbullying or cyber-harassment
Characterized by injury, such as bruises, lesions, and fractures that result from hitting (hand, stick, strap, or other objects), punching, shaking, kicking, beating, choking, burning (with an open flame or hot objects – boiling water, cigarettes), throwing, stabbing, or otherwise harming a child.
Cyberbullying or cyber-harassment
Cyberbullying or cyber-harassment
Cyberbullying or cyber-harassment
A form of bullying or harassment using electronic means. Cyberbullying and cyber-harassment are also known as online bullying. It has become increasingly common, especially among teenagers, as the digital sphere has expanded, and technology has advanced
FACT
Teen pregnancy and drugs
Statistics show that the Durham Region has the highest teen pregnancy in Ontario. Again, this comes down to a combination of preventative measures. It is a combination of grassroots to parenting, education, conversations, and connecting with both boys and girls on several levels.
The law in Canada says that you must be 18 years of age to be able to smoke marijuana. Unfortunately, this law is a problem for many of our youth, because marijuana is easily accessible to them in the community.
Youth and Family Violence
Violence is everywhere. It is unfortunate, but the most important question is; how do we stop it? Violence in the home stems from years of abuse. Children witnessing abuse in the home with family members, and emotional abuse towards children that they deemed is OK. This is the start of an unhealthy upbringing that leads to violent reactions.
Learning Disorder ASD, ADHD
We have recognized that they are different types of learning disabilities such as; Dyslexia, ADHD, and Non-Verbal Learning, and because of these learning disabilities, they will result in behavioural issues. Recognizing these disabilities early, and implementing a concrete plan in some cases may eliminate many of the behavioural issues. Also, recognizing many children may suffer from Anxiety or Depression, understanding the who, what, and how are important in providing the required assistance
LGBTQQIP2SAA
Like being black is not tough enough, now there are individuals who represent LGBTQQIP2SAA, and are faced with double discrimination. Being black, gay, or lesbian, has been an issue nationwide, much less here in Toronto Ontario. This is an issue many preferred to keep silent because of their fear of how they would be treated by friends and families. The combination of racism and discrimination have not only affected us in the workplace and in public, but it has also divided our family.
Disproportionality Factors
Biased Decision Making
Lack of education across the professional level pertaining to the cultural dynamics within the black families, will make matters more likely to report issues within the Black families that are different.
Poverty
Poverty at both household and neighbourhood levels is known to be the greatest risk factor for families, and is being associated with an increased likelihood of surveillance by social and health services, and with and greater exposure to familial stressors that increase the risk of child neglect and maltreatment.
Institutional Barriers
The system has historically failed to address the needs of African Canadians, establishing institutional policies and practices that are grounded in negative values, and lacked provisions for identifying or addressing systemic anti-Black racism
Current Issues
Performance Measures & Outcomes
Performance Measures & Outcomes
Performance Measures & Outcomes
A disproportionate number of African-Canadian children and youth in need of assistance.
Specific Outcomes
Performance Measures & Outcomes
Performance Measures & Outcomes
The need for disaggregated race-based data would support the demand for culturally relevant programs in the black community.
Basic Needs Support
Performance Measures & Outcomes
Basic Needs Support
Disparities in delivery of services
Culturally Relevant
Community Partnership
Culturally Relevant
Lack of culturally-relevant programs and services in the community
Employment
Community Partnership
Culturally Relevant
Meagre representation of African Canadians in Ontario management front-line staff and caregivers
Community Partnership
Community Partnership
Community Partnership
Need better coordination and integration across African-Canadian Organizations