Serving vulnerable children, youth, adults and families in Ontario
Safeguards builds the capacity of people and communities through trauma-informed training and practice.
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Our Purpose
Safeguards builds the capacity of people and communities through trauma-informed training and practice.
Our Vision
Making a difference in the lives of people impacted by trauma by providing relevant, responsive teaching and learning opportunities.
Join Our Team
Join SafeGuards Training to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and adults impacted by trauma. SafeGuards is a non-profit partnership of provincial associations that provides training across Canada. Develop relevant and responsive learning opportunities and help build the capacity of professionals in trauma work and trauma-informed practice.
Knowledge Exchange Manager
Join SafeGuards Training to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and adults impacted by trauma. SafeGuards is a non-profit partnership of provincial associations that provides training across Canada. Develop relevant and responsive learning opportunities and help build the capacity of professionals in trauma work and trauma-informed practice.
SafeGuards is looking for a full-time Knowledge Exchange Manager.
We are seeking a dynamic person who will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of trauma-informed training, resources and knowledge mobilization. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role involves keeping abreast of evidence-based and emerging practices and the changing needs of sectors being served. Working with a small team, including the Knowledge Exchange Committee, staff and trainers, you will enhance SafeGuard’s capacity and expand learning opportunities across related sectors, while also meeting the strategic plan and annual goals.
Our Team
We are very proud of the service we provide and stand by every training we carry.
Leslie Atkinson
Executive Director
Angela Cooper
Training Coordinator
Amanda Hart
Respite Registrar
Jeremy Cruz
Finance
Our Partners & Members
SafeGuards is a successful partnership of five provincial associations working to improve the lives of people in Ontario.
The decision to create such a partnership in 1995 was ground-breaking and it has caused a positive ripple effect at both the provincial and local level. Collaboration amongst associations continues to increase on a number of fronts including: research, advocacy, policy development and conferences. Local training gives staff from various agencies the chance to meet in an informal manner and subsequently many local partnerships and shared resources have developed.
Safeguards grew from a training project to a permanent training program and incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 2004 with full support from the association partners. Each association nominates two representatives to sit on the on Safeguards’ Board of Directors. These representatives ensure training meets the needs of their sector.
Member Fees
Those who are eligible for reduced member fees for training are the staff of agencies who are members of one of the five association partners (see above).
Accreditation
Licensing boards and professional organizations will grant Continuing Education credits for attendance when you submit the course outline and certificate.
Join Our Team
Join SafeGuards Training to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and adults impacted by trauma. SafeGuards is a non-profit partnership of provincial associations that provides training across Canada. Develop relevant and responsive learning opportunities and help build the capacity of professionals in trauma work and trauma-informed practice.
Knowledge Exchange Manager
Join SafeGuards Training to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and adults impacted by trauma. SafeGuards is a non-profit partnership of provincial associations that provides training across Canada. Develop relevant and responsive learning opportunities and help build the capacity of professionals in trauma work and trauma-informed practice.
Our Team
We are very proud of the service we provide and stand by every training we carry.
Leslie Atkinson
Executive Director
Angela Cooper
Training Coordinator
Amanda Hart
Respite Registrar
Jeremy Cruz
Finance
Our Partners & Members
SafeGuards is a successful partnership of five provincial associations working to improve the lives of people in Ontario.
The decision to create such a partnership in 1995 was ground-breaking and it has caused a positive ripple effect at both the provincial and local level. Collaboration amongst associations continues to increase on a number of fronts including: research, advocacy, policy development and conferences. Local training gives staff from various agencies the chance to meet in an informal manner and subsequently many local partnerships and shared resources have developed.
Safeguards grew from a training project to a permanent training program and incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 2004 with full support from the association partners. Each association nominates two representatives to sit on the on Safeguards’ Board of Directors. These representatives ensure training meets the needs of their sector.
Member Fees
Those who are eligible for reduced member fees for training are the staff of agencies who are members of one of the five association partners (see above).
Accreditation
Licensing boards and professional organizations will grant Continuing Education credits for attendance when you submit the course outline and certificate.
Join Our Team
Join SafeGuards Training to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and adults impacted by trauma. SafeGuards is a non-profit partnership of provincial associations that provides training across Canada. Develop relevant and responsive learning opportunities and help build the capacity of professionals in trauma work and trauma-informed practice.
Knowledge Exchange Manager
Join SafeGuards Training to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and adults impacted by trauma. SafeGuards is a non-profit partnership of provincial associations that provides training across Canada. Develop relevant and responsive learning opportunities and help build the capacity of professionals in trauma work and trauma-informed practice.
Our Team
We are very proud of the service we provide and stand by every training we carry.
Leslie Atkinson
Executive Director
Angela Cooper
Training Coordinator
Amanda Hart
Respite Registrar
Jeremy Cruz
Finance
Our Partners & Members
SafeGuards is a successful partnership of five provincial associations working to improve the lives of people in Ontario.
The decision to create such a partnership in 1995 was ground-breaking and it has caused a positive ripple effect at both the provincial and local level. Collaboration amongst associations continues to increase on a number of fronts including: research, advocacy, policy development and conferences. Local training gives staff from various agencies the chance to meet in an informal manner and subsequently many local partnerships and shared resources have developed.
Safeguards grew from a training project to a permanent training program and incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 2004 with full support from the association partners. Each association nominates two representatives to sit on the on Safeguards’ Board of Directors. These representatives ensure training meets the needs of their sector.
Member Fees
Those who are eligible for reduced member fees for training are the staff of agencies who are members of one of the five association partners (see above).
Accreditation
Licensing boards and professional organizations will grant Continuing Education credits for attendance when you submit the course outline and certificate.
Join Our Team
Join SafeGuards Training to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and adults impacted by trauma. SafeGuards is a non-profit partnership of provincial associations that provides training across Canada. Develop relevant and responsive learning opportunities and help build the capacity of professionals in trauma work and trauma-informed practice.
Knowledge Exchange Manager
Join SafeGuards Training to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and adults impacted by trauma. SafeGuards is a non-profit partnership of provincial associations that provides training across Canada. Develop relevant and responsive learning opportunities and help build the capacity of professionals in trauma work and trauma-informed practice.
Our Team
We are very proud of the service we provide and stand by every training we carry.
Leslie Atkinson
Executive Director
Angela Cooper
Training Coordinator
Amanda Hart
Respite Registrar
Jeremy Cruz
Finance
Our Partners & Members
SafeGuards is a successful partnership of five provincial associations working to improve the lives of people in Ontario.
The decision to create such a partnership in 1995 was ground-breaking and it has caused a positive ripple effect at both the provincial and local level. Collaboration amongst associations continues to increase on a number of fronts including: research, advocacy, policy development and conferences. Local training gives staff from various agencies the chance to meet in an informal manner and subsequently many local partnerships and shared resources have developed.
Safeguards grew from a training project to a permanent training program and incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 2004 with full support from the association partners. Each association nominates two representatives to sit on the on Safeguards’ Board of Directors. These representatives ensure training meets the needs of their sector.
Member Fees
Those who are eligible for reduced member fees for training are the staff of agencies who are members of one of the five association partners (see above).
Accreditation
Licensing boards and professional organizations will grant Continuing Education credits for attendance when you submit the course outline and certificate.
SafeGuards Board
Children’s Mental Health Ontario
Steve Martin, Children’s Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville:
Leena Augimeri, Child Development Institute
Ontario Association of Young Parent Agencies
Jane Kenny, Rosalie Hall
Community Living Ontario
Shawn Pegg, Community Living Ontario
Jenna Foley, Community Living Essex County
Ontario Association of Residences Treating Youth
Jeff Waplak, Quinte Children’s Homes
Donna Teather, CARE Family and Children Services
Association of Native Child and Family Service Agencies of Ontario
Tammy Hill, Association of Native Child and Family Service Agencies of Ontario
Directors-At-Large
Marie Parsons, Above Par Solutions (SafeGuards President)
Stephan Borau, Learning Designer and Training Specialist.
Angela Girard, Mee-quam Youth Residence