February 2022 E-News
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Six Self-Care Tips for Healthy Relationships
Did you know that rates of intimate partner violence are highest among young Canadians? Two-thirds of abuse survivors are victimized by their current boyfriend/girlfriend (Statistics Canada). February marks Valentine’s Day (celebrated on February 14) and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. With these two events in mind, we sought self-care guidance and connected with VWTH’s Crisis & Information Line staff and counsellors from our Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling & Empowerment (PEACE)/Children Who Witness Abuse Program. They shared helpful self-care tips for teens and adults to consider when in a relationship or thinking about exploring a relationship. 1. Know Your Worth We all deserve respect and equality. 2. Listen to Your Gut We know […]
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January 2022 E-News
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December 2021 E-News
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MAID: A Commentary on the Netflix Drama Series
One of the most popular shows on Netflix is Maid, a 10-part miniseries filmed in Greater Victoria and adapted from Stephanie Land’s memoir Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive. The show follows a young, single mother fleeing an abusive relationship who gets a job as a maid to help make ends meet. The main character, Alex, is desperate to provide a better life for herself and her young daughter, Maddy. For local viewers, an entertaining aspect of Maid is identifying more than 160 local locations used throughout filming. However, the show carries a serious tone and depicts some of the challenges faced by women who attempt […]
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Victims and Survivors of Crime Week 2021
November 14–20 is national Victims and Survivors of Crime Week. With financial support from the Department of Justice Canada, Victoria Women’s Transition House (VWTH) has launched the Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse Awareness Project to bring to light the prevalence and impact of intimate partner violence and abuse on women and children. Throughout the week, we will share resources, inspiring stories of courageous survivors, information on VWTH’s services and community-based programming available for women and their children, as well as the role community members play in supporting victims and survivors of intimate partner violence and abuse. Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse Awareness Project Click […]
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October 2021 E-News
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September 2021 E-News
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Summer 2021 E-News
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Read More ❯ World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Did you know that 1 in 12 seniors in British Columbia experience abuse? This can include physical, emotional, sexual, financial abuse and neglect. Mistreatment is often by a spouse, family member or trusted individual in the person’s life. June 15 marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and signifies older adult abuse and neglect as a global public health and human rights issue. Signs of Older Adult Abuse Look, Listen and Ask. Here are some signs that abuse has occurred or is likely to happen: Physical Abuse Unexplained injuries | Signs of restraint | Intimidation through weapon play Behavioural Abuse Conduct of people involved and relationship between person and suspected abuser, e.g., senior […]
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June 2021 E-News
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May 2021 E-News
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