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Statement of Solidarity and Call to Action
Statement of Solidarity and Call to Action together with Black Communities across Canada and North America by Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre We stand together with Black Communities in Canada [...]
Systemic violence impacting the Black community: OCRCC
OCRCC Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres Posted on June 4, 2020 We are witness to systemic violence committed against Black individuals and the Black community, in places both far from [...]
Niagara Falls woman organizing #Justice4BlackLives demonstration
A #Justice4BlackLives peaceful demonstration is scheduled for Saturday in Niagara Falls. Jun 01, 2020 by Ray Spiteri The Niagara Falls Review As massive Black Lives Matter protests continue across the United [...]
Dear Editor, No Excuse for Abuse
Dear Editor, No Excuse for Abuse Re: Niagara Region councillor taken aback by 'hurtful' online attack, April 30 Niagara's Committee to End Violence Against Women (CEVAW) is deeply disturbed by [...]
Gender-based violence is on the rise in Canada because people are in quarantine
The domestic violence situation in Canada has become even more critical as the pandemic and home isolation continues to have an unprecedented impact on vulnerable women. Read more. https://www.freshdaily.ca/news/2020/04/gender-based-violence-canada/
COVID-19 and Children’s Safety
This backgrounder shares considerations & strategies for keeping children safe during COVID-19: https://mailchi.mp/uwo/backgrounder?e=e31f52e47d
Fewer calls for help don’t reflect domestic violence during pandemic, agencies say | StCatharinesStandard.ca
Niagara agencies that help women who have experienced violence have noted fewer calls for help during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite reports that abuse is likely escalating in many homes. Read [...]
A Better Man- Presented by The Coalition to End Violence Against Women
We have been hot summer night 22 years ago, 18-year-old Attiya Khan ran through the streets, frightened for her life. She was fleeing her ex-boyfriend Steve, who'd been abusing her [...]
A Journey to Healing and Empowerment – Student Art Exhibit
Journey to Healing Exhibit Poster Media Release "A Journey to Healing and Empowerment" Student Art Exhibit at Doubletree Fallsview Resort, Niagara Falls opens on March 5 Students from across the [...]
101 Men Event
101 men logo (2) The 101 Men Event is a transformational training program on the subject of sexual violence ( sexual assault, domestic violence, relationship abuse, sexual harassment, sexual abuse [...]
Early Signs of Home Nursing Neglect
The Eichholz Law Firm. The Eichholz Law Firm. The Eichholz Law Firm. http://www.thejusticelawyer.com/early-signs-of-nursing-home-neglect June 14, 2016
Neighbors, Friends and Families (NFF) Campaign
ncs-poster-2016 If you would like to host an information session, please contact: Lindsay Gillian's Place lindsay@gilliansplace.com September 22, 2015