Ending Violence Blog
Via our award winning blog Battered Women’s Support Services provides education and advocacy as we work towards the elimination of violence.
Safety Planning for Non-Status Immigrants, Refugees, and Refugee Claimants
Safety Planning for Non-Status Immigrants, Refugees, and Refugee Claimants Facing Intimate Partner, Domestic, or Sexualized Violence Safety Resource Blog Week Six Being a newcomer has its own set of challenges. Many individuals and families flee their homes...
Understanding Online Coercive Control
Understanding Online Coercive Control in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence Safety Resource Blog Week Five Nowadays, many survivors' journeys to seeking safety from an abusive relationship start with technology. Technology is a powerful ally. Whether it's...
Honouring Mothers: The Reality of Violence in Motherhood
Honouring Mothers: The Reality of Violence in Motherhood As Mother’s Day approaches, it’s a time for celebration and reflection, a moment to honour the incredible sacrifices and love that mothers around the world offer to their families and our communities. Yet,...
Signs of an Abusive Relationship
Recognizing Red Flags: Signs of an Abusive Relationship Safety Resource Blog Week Four Last week’s resource, we discussed the differences between a toxic relationship and an abusive relationship. So, in this resource, let's dive into the everyday warning signs...
Toxic Relationships vs. Abusive Relationships
Toxic Relationships vs. Abusive Relationships Safety Resource Blog Week Three For today’s resource, we will be distinguishing the differences between toxic and abusive dynamics, which is a must when moving through the complexities of human connections. While both...
I’m sorry, I promise it won’t happen again!
Perhaps your partner yelled insults at you, or maybe they pushed you when they were drunk or high and later apologized. What if they promise it will never happen again? Or maybe you found out that your partner used to harass their ex-girlfriend at work. However, they...
Mother Earth Day 2024: There is No Climate Justice Without Gender Justice
Women, who make up the majority of the world's poor, are largely more dependent on natural resources, placing them at the front lines of climate change, with less economic resources to combat its impact. There is a causal interrelationship between gender inequalities...
23rd Sexual Assault Awareness Month – SAAM 2024
April 2024 marks the 23rd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. SAAM is part of a broad herstory of anti-violence work and was founded by the National Sexual Violence Resource Centre in the US to educate, call for political and legal reform and to end sexual...
Violence against women is rooted in unequal power relationships between men and women in society.
As Prevention of Violence Against Women Week draws to a close, it's crucial to remember that our work doesn't stop here. Violence against women is deeply ingrained in societies worldwide, perpetuated by systems of male dominance and privilege. What are the Roots of...
Abusive Men Describe the Benefits of Violence
Today, on Prevention of Violence Against Women Week, we’re shedding light on an insightful article by Chuck Derry titled “Abusive Men Describe The Benefits of Violence". For many years, Chuck Derry facilitated court mandated groups for men who batter. One night he...
How to Identify Post-Separation Abuse Tactics and Protect Yourself
The road to safety can look differently and for many survivors of domestic, intimate partner and/or sexualized violence, escaping by leaving the relationship unfortunately doesn’t necessarily mean they are automatically safe from future violence an ex-partner who has...
Fashion Justice.
As we are in Prevention of Violence Against Women Week, it's crucial to acknowledge another significant movement happening concurrently – Fashion Revolution Week. This annual global campaign, slated from April 15th to April 24th, is not just about style; it's a call...