A brain injury is a change in brain function. It can happen when the brain is harmed by impact or violent shaking. It can also happen when the brain does not get enough oxygen. Strangulation can damage arteries or veins in the neck that may lead to stroke and subsequent brain injury.
Meet the people who help foster connection at Radiance and learn how they support culture and belonging. These roles help families and communities respond to domestic violence in safe and informed ways.
At Radiance, we understand that experiences of control, violence, and abuse within the family can leave deep impacts, not just on individuals, but on relationships as a whole. Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in connection, in safety, and with the right supports in place.
Many people think domestic violence and human trafficking are completely separate issues. Domestic violence happens in relationships. Trafficking is often imagined as something done by strangers or criminal networks.
But Canadian police data shows there is real overlap—especially in sex trafficking cases.
Our work is made possible thanks to dedicated supporters who show up with compassion, generosity and a deep belief in the power of community. We’re proud to introduce Maria, our Community & Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, whose warmth and care help volunteers feel connected, valued and part of the transformational change individuals and families at Radiance experience.
In 2015, a moment of truth reshaped our understanding of what it means to heal from violence.
At the tender age of six, Kiel was far more mature than one would expect. He watched the other children in daycare play but stayed on the sidelines.
When Penelope and her children moved into Radiance, it marked more than a change of address— it was the start of a new chapter, for all of them.
Because someone once showed Tinsae care when he was young, he now offers that same care to the next generation of children. Curious to know what shapes his heart for helping others, we took a moment to sit down with Tinsae to learn what fuels his passion as a Residential Child Support Worker at Radiance.