Building Safer Futures Through Research, Advocacy, and Policy Advice
Our Mission
Bridge2Future is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to advancing research, advocacy, and policy advice that support the safety, dignity, and well-being of women and children. Our work focuses on generational trauma, intimate partner violence, coercive control, and the commercial sexual exploitation of women and children.
Our Focus
- Research: advancing understanding through evidence-based insights
- Advocacy: helping bring important issues into public discussion
- Policy Advice: supporting practical and informed policy development
- Collaboration: working with organizations, partners, and communities
Our History
Founded in June 2022 by Michelle Abel, Bridge2Future was established to advance the protection of women and children through research, advocacy, and policy advice.
Since its founding, the organization has contributed to parliamentary discussions, research initiatives, and public awareness efforts addressing violence, exploitation, and generational trauma.
- 2022 – Our Foundation: Bridge2Future was established as a Canadian non-profit organization.
- 2023 – Parliamentary Advocacy: Submissions addressing human trafficking, women's health, and the protection of children.
- 2024 – Research & Policy Engagement: Contributions to policy discussions on coercive control, online safety, and age-verification standards.
- 2025 – Continued Advocacy: Public policy engagement and research-informed commentary on online safety and image-based abuse.
Our Work & Engagements
Since its founding in 2022, Bridge2Future has contributed to parliamentary advocacy, research initiatives, policy development, and public engagement to advance the protection of women and children.
