Current Research Projects
2026 - Ongoing
What Were You Wearing? Exploring Rape Myth On A University Campus
Research Team: Dr. Candice Waddell-Henowitch, Professor Nadine Smith, Professor Andrea Thomson, Krista Murray, and Jessica Laxdal from Brandon University with Taylor Goertz from Genesis House in Winkler, Manitoba
2026 — Ongoing
Envisioning recovery from Sexual Violence in Rural, Remote, and Northern Areas of Manitoba: A Photo Exploration
Lead: Prof. Michael Redcloud
2024 — Ongoing
A pilot project exploring the experiences of childbirth and transition to parenthood for individuals with a history of sexual violence in adulthood
Principle Investigator: Dr. Candice Waddell-Henowitch
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Completed Research Projects
2025
Understanding the lived experience of intimate partner violence and sexual violence in the rural context: A scoping review and environmental scan
Principle Investigator: Dr. Candice Waddell-Henowitch
Research Resources
Northern Violence Report
An in-depth analysis of systemic gendered violence within northern jurisdictions, highlighting key case studies from the 2025 research cycle.
Policy Framework 2026
Comprehensive safety frameworks developed for social workers and educators operating in geographically isolated northern communities.
Rural Safety Protocols
A guide for community-led crisis intervention in regions where conventional support infrastructure is limited or inaccessible.
Academic Research Study
Empirical research examining the intersection of geography and gender-based violence within northern indigenous contexts.
