Western Canada’s Largest In-Person Conference on Domestic, Sexual & Family Violence
Lived Expertise Panel
Keynote Presentation: Lived Expertise Panel
Friday , November 7, 2025
8:40 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.
This Keynote Presentation features the voices of people with lived experience of domestic violence. Panelists will share insights on barriers, support, healing, and what helps communities respond with care. We approach this conversation with respect and care for the complexity of people’s lives; the focus is learning, not debate. Content note: discussion of domestic violence.
Q&A With The Lived Expertise Panel
We welcome thoughtful questions in advance using the form below. Please keep questions respectful, non-identifying, and focused (e.g., access to support, helpful responses, systems, healing, and community). To protect privacy and safety, please do not include names, locations, or case details, and avoid graphic descriptions.
Selection & moderation:
Questions will be reviewed by the moderator and panelists, and may be combined, or lightly edited for clarity, safety, time and to ensure the psychological safety and comfort of those sitting on the panel.
We may not be able to address every question.
The lived expertise panel will have the final decision on which questions they choose to answer during the discussion.
Thank you for engaging with care and helping us create a supportive space for the panelists and everyone attending. If you need immediate help or feel unsafe, please contact local emergency services.