Empowering the Women in Our Communities

Violence Against Women

Referrals, advocacy, outreach, and strategic community partnership development are integral program components.

Over and above individual, crisis, and group counselling, the Counsellor will support women in their journey to choose a life free from violence using a broad holistic approach that integrates self-development and self-care, health and well- being as well as supporting their economic empowerment.

For women who are looking to achieve economic self-sufficiency, the Counsellor will develop a collaborative plan of action for skill building, life skills support, computer training and job placements.

The Violence Against Women program also has Anti-Human Trafficking and Victim Services.

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Investing in Women’s Futures (IWF) Program

Well-Being and Social Inclusion

The program aims to improve the overall well-being of participants by fostering social inclusion and engagement. It encourages women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals to become active members of their communities. IWF recognizes the importance of preventing gender-based violence (GBV). It supports initiatives that address and respond to GBV, fosters well being, social inclusion and engagement, and promote economic empowerment and resilience aiming to create safer environments for women and marginalized individuals

WRAPAROUND SERVICES

Wraparound supports are offered to help remove barriers for participants to access services. Wraparound supports vary based on participant needs and are coordinated locally on a site-by-site basis. These supports may include:

  • Assistance with childcare

  • Transportation to and from the site.

  • Referrals to counselling, housing, mental health, and legal support

Preventing Gender-Based Violence (PGBV)

What is Gender-Based Violence?

Gender-based violence (GBV) refers to harmful actions directed at an individual or a group based on their gender. It encompasses a wide range of abusive behaviors that are rooted in power imbalances between genders and are often used to control, intimidate, or harm individuals or groups because of their gender identity or perceived adherence to gender norms.

About the Program

The Gender-Based Violence Specialist provides education on an individual, group and community basis, by raising awareness through the Voices Against Violence Education Series.

Voices Against Violence is an educational series designed to teach individuals how to recognize the tactics of abuse and cultivate healthy, respectful relationships.

Topics include:

  • What is Gender-Based Violence?

  • Recognizing Unhealthy Relationships

  • Violence Against Seniors

  • Addressing GBV at work

  • Domestic Sex Trafficking in Canada

  • Technology Facilitated Violence