Speaking Engagements & Training

The Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic is a trusted leader in advancing gender justice through legal, counselling, and interpretation services for women and gender-diverse people who have experienced violence. We are proud to offer keynote speaking, training, and workshop facilitation to organizations, institutions, and communities seeking to deepen their understanding and response to gender-based violence and systemic inequality.

Book  Our Expert Team

Our experienced staff are available for:

  • Keynote Addresses
  • Panel Discussions
  • Professional Training
  • Workshops and Seminars
  • Community Education Sessions

We bring decades of experience in frontline service delivery, legal advocacy, and systems change, grounded in trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and intersectional feminist principles.

Training Topics We Offer

We offer a wide range of training sessions tailored to your audience and goals. Topics include:

  • Understanding Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
  • Trauma-Informed Practice
  • Legal Rights of Survivors
  • Anti-Oppression and Intersectionality
  • Supporting Survivors in Frontline Work
  • Sexual Violence and Consent Education
  • Culturally Responsive and Language-Accessible Services
  • Forced Marriage and Coercive Control
  • Policy Advocacy and Systems Change
  • Supporting non-status survivors
  • Intersectionality and Survivorship
  • Criminalization of Survivors and Coercive Control
  • Risk Assessment and Safety Planning
  • Custom training designed to meet your specific needs

Booking & Fees

We are committed to making our expertise accessible while sustaining our work. Our rates are:

  • Corporate / Government Rate:
    $1,500 CAD for a 2-hour session
    (Includes preparation, delivery, and follow-up materials)
  • Not-for-Profit / Community Organizations:
    Sliding scale, based on your organization’s size and budget.

We are happy to discuss your needs and work within your capacity.

How to Book

To inquire about availability or to book a speaker or training session:

Email : [email protected] or fill out our Booking Request Form

Let’s work together to build safer, more equitable communities.

We need your support

Your support is important to the work we do today and every day, helping us to make a lasting impact on those we serve.

The Schlifer Clinic is thankful for the continued generosity of its donors and supporters.