Helping to Break the Intergenerational Cycle of Violence
As Mother’s Day approaches, many of us will start to think about how we will honour the mothers and mother-like figures who have supported us in our lives. While some may reflect on healthy family relationships and memories of safe and enriching upbringings, for others, this may be a reminder of painful experiences. What My Mother Didn’t Tell Me: Helping to Break the Intergenerational Cycle of Violence As a young teenager, Annie* once witnessed her uncle slap her aunt. She remembers feeling powerless and scared. No one told Annie that abuse was unacceptable. Violence and abuse was something all of her aunts and mother were surviving. As a female, Annie […]
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National Volunteer Week
April 18–24, 2021 is National Volunteer Week and this year’s theme is The Value of One, the Power of Many. Volunteers are an integral part of Victoria Women’s Transition House and the work we do in support of women and children impacted by intimate partner violence and abuse. While at various points during the pandemic some volunteers returned to assist in a limited and safe capacity, with the current COVID-19 guidelines, our Volunteer Program is on hold. In the meantime, VWTH stays connected with volunteers online and continues to accept new volunteer applications. To learn more, visit our Become A Volunteer page or email our volunteer coordinator at odettel@vwth.bc.ca We look […]
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Victoria Goddess Run: Meet VWTH’s June Charity Champion!
This year, VWTH returns as the charity of choice for all three Victoria Goddess Runs, offered virtually in June, October and December. Participants can add a tax-deductible donation to their registration, set up a donation page or run and fundraise as a team. All donations help to support VWTH and the women and children we serve. Meet VWTH’s very own June Charity Champion, Carolyn! Hi there. I am the Payroll and Benefits Coordinator with VWTH and have been with the organization for almost two years. I started running in 2019 after experiencing an event in my life that affected me negatively. I was out for a walk one day and […]
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Victims and Survivors of Crime Week 2020
November 22–28 is national Victims and Survivors of Crime Week. This year, VWTH has launched a community awareness campaign project called “Celebrating Courage, Renewing Commitment—Domestic Violence & Abuse Awareness.” The project aims to raise community awareness of the supports and services available to support victims and survivors of intimate partner violence and abuse—women, older women and children who witness abuse. Our six awareness articles explore topics on violence and abuse, emergency shelter, counselling and resource supports as well as inspirational stories and quotes by courageous survivors. Click on the icons below to read the articles. Article OneArticle Two Article ThreeArticle Four Article FiveArticle Six We thank the Department of […]
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