Lunch & Learn: Manitoba's Family Resolution Service (FRS)

The Family Resolution Service (FRS) offers free services and supports for families navigating separation and divorce, and/or intimate partner violence (IPV) in Manitoba. This session will highlight available services to help families resolve their issues in a safe, collaborative, fair, affordable, and timely way.

Participants will gain an understanding of out-of-court resolution, legal and social supports available to Manitobans who are navigating separation and divorces.

• Participants will gain an understanding of intimate partner and family violence supports available for families navigating separation and divorce.
• Participants will gain an understanding of how to refer individuals or families to the Family Resolution Service and who to contact if they have questions about family justice.
• Participants will also learn about new and exciting family justice initiatives that are in development.

Facilitators/ Speakers:

• Jessica Praznik (she/her) is the Executive Director of the Family Resolution Service. She has worked with the branch for just under three years, previously working as a Senior Policy Analyst and the branch’s Associate Executive Director. Jessica has spent the major of her career working with newcomer, immigrant, refugee communities for over 12 years, in a variety of capacities from front line and administrative, to research and indirect. Most recently, she worked as a Project Manager for Immigration Partnership Winnipeg, where she oversaw many of the organizations’ civic engagement, inclusion, employment and anti-racism projects. Jessica holds a Masters of Public Policy and Administration from Toronto Metropolitan University and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Winnipeg.
• Nicholas Liang (he/him|il) is the A/Associate Executive Director of the Family Resolution Service. Throughout his career he has held a diverse range of jobs whether in academia, the settlement sector, or creative fields. Nicholas holds a graduate degree in economics and joined the Public Service in 2022 as a Policy Analyst with the Multiculturalism Secretariat. In 2023, he joined the Family Resolution Service as a Senior Policy Analyst – taking on his current role in 2024. In addition to his professional experience, Nicholas brings his lived experience as a second-generation immigrant and child of divorce to inform the operational delivery of services to families navigating separation and divorce. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his partner and working on creative projects.

• This is an online event. You will need to have access to a computer/ laptop or other devices with a webcam & microphone, as well as an internet connection. 
• Accessibility accommodations are available on advance request. If you have any questions, concerns or inquiries, please send us an email at info@mansomanitoba.ca or call 204-272-0872.