BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/rianjs/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 4.0//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Join us for Supporting Survivors 2026: Fixing Broken Systems\, a full-day hybrid conference dedicated to confronting the systemic failu res that affect survivors of abuse across Canada\, and exploring what rea l\, lasting change can look like.This year's event takes an honest look a t the institutions and systems that are meant to protect people but too o ften fall short. From child welfare and education to sports and the crimi nal justice system\, the conversations throughout the day will center on where these systems fail survivors\, the long-term impacts those failures carry for survivors\, families\, and communities\, and what meaningful r eform and better support could look like.Whether you join us in person in Toronto or attend virtually\, we welcome you to be part of this importan t dialogue.Conference Details.Date: September 15th\, 2026Location: Hybrid In-Person Details: Chestnut Conference Centre\, 89 Chestnut Street\, Toro nto\, ON\, M5G 1R1Virtual Details: A link will be provided prior to the c onferenceTime: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ETCost: ComplimentaryWhat to Expect.Cand id\, cross-sector conversations: \;Speakers from law\, child welfare\ , education\, sport\, and Indigenous advocacy will address how broken sys tems have failed survivors and what needs to change.Expert perspectives o n complex issues: \;Hear directly from advocates\, frontline professi onals\, and those with lived and professional experience navigating these systems.Practical insights and takeaways: \;Walk away with a deeper understanding of the gaps that exist and what meaningful\, survivor-cente red reform looks like in practice.Space for connection: \;Meet and en gage with other professionals\, advocates\, and service providers who sha re a commitment to better supporting survivors.Flexible access: \;Att end in person at the Chestnut Conference Centre or join online from where ver you are.Who Should Attend?This event is open to anyone who supports\, advocates for\, or works alongside survivors\, including:Survivors and t heir familiesAdvocates and community organizersSocial workersTherapists a nd mental health professionalsLawyers and legal professionalsEducators an d school administratorsHealthcare practitionersChild welfare professional sSport and recreation professionalsService providers and nonprofit organi zationsAnyone committed to building safer\, more accountable systems for survivorsThis is a space for honest conversation\, shared learning\, and a collective commitment to doing better for survivors. We hope you will j oin us on September 15\, in person or online\, and be part of the change this important work calls for.Agenda and Speaker Information Coming Soon. DTEND:20260915T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260605T045343Z DTSTART:20260915T133000Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Supporting Survivors of Sexual Abuse Conference 2026: Fixing Broke n Systems UID:12b696c6-163b-4f8e-b5ba-624921ea8b27 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Supporting Survi vors of Sexual Abuse Conference 2026: Fixing Broken Systems

Join u s for Supporting Survivors 2026: Fixing Broken Systems\, a full-day hybri d conference dedicated to confronting the systemic failures that affect s urvivors of abuse across Canada\, and exploring what real\, lasting chang e can look like.

This year's event takes an honest look at the inst itutions and systems that are meant to protect people but too often fall short. From child welfare and education to sports and the criminal justic e system\, the conversations throughout the day will center on where thes e systems fail survivors\, the long-term impacts those failures carry for survivors\, families\, and communities\, and what meaningful reform and better support could look like.

Whether you join us in person in To ronto or attend virtually\, we welcome you to be part of this important d ialogue.

Conference Details.

Date: Septemb er 15th\, 2026

Location: Hybrid

In-Person Details: Chestnut Conference Centre\, 89 Chestnut Str eet\, Toronto\, ON\, M5G 1R1
Virtual Details: A link will be provided prior to the conference

Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET

Cost: Complimentary

What to Expect.

Candid\, cros s-sector conversations: \;Speakers from law\, child welfare\, education\, sport\, and Indigenous advocacy will address how b roken systems have failed survivors and what needs to change.
Expert perspectives on complex issues: \;Hear directly from advocates\, frontline professionals\, and those with lived and professional experience navigating these systems.
Practical insights and takeaways: \; Walk away with a deeper understanding of the gaps that exist and what meaningful\, survivor-centered reform looks like in practi ce.
Space for connection: \;Meet and engage with other professionals\, advocates\, and ser vice providers who share a commitment to better supporting survivors.
Flexible access: \;A ttend in person at the Chestnut Conference Centre or join online from whe rever you are.

Who Should Attend?

This event is open to anyone who supports\, advocates for\, or works alongside survivo rs\, including:

Survivors and their families
Advocates and community organizers
Social wo rkers
Therapists and mental health professionals

Lawyers and legal professionals
Educators a nd school administrators
Healthcare practitioners
< li value="8">Child welfare professionals
Sport and recr eation professionals
Service providers and nonprofit o rganizations
Anyone committed to building safer\, more accountable systems for survivors

This is a space for honest conversation\, shared learning\, and a collective commitment to doing be tter for survivors. We hope you will join us on September 15\, in person or online\, and be part of the change this important work calls for.

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