Ann de Ste Croix Halifax Transition House Association (Bryony House) Bryony House is a 24 bed shelter for abused women and their children. Established in 1978 by the Halifax Transition House Association, it is Nova Scotia’s first transition house. Bryony House was founded on feminist principles which form much of the governance and provision of service of the association. … Read more
It doesn’t have to be physical to be abuse. You might not notice it’s happening. You may just think it’s normal. It’s not. Verbal and other non-physical abuse can take a serious toll on your psychological and emotional health. It can also be a serious warning sign for more physical forms of abuse and sexual … Read more
ShelterSafe.ca is an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse. The clickable map will serve as a fast resource to connect women with the nearest shelter that can offer safety, hope and support. Our objective is to ensure that women can seek safety when they need it. Sheltersafe.ca … Read more
With responses from shelters representing every province and territory in Canada, Shelter Voices 2015 seeks to amplify the voices of shelter workers and the women and children they serve. Beyond just a safe place to stay, shelters and shelter workers provide a range of services, resources, and supports that allow women to grow and thrive … Read more
Celebrate International Women’s Day Our Bodies ~ Our Territories March 8th, 2 Rally: 1:30 pm – Halifax Grand Parade The Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council invites union members, social movement activists, and members of the public to celebrate International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8th at 1:30 pm at Grand Parade in front of … Read more
Women who report incidents of relationship/sexual violence may enter a legal system that has limited options for handling their cases, and a perceived insensitivity to the impact of that trauma on their participation in the legal process. Many women describe it as a further traumatic and damaging experience. How can a “restorative approach” to our … Read more
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The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia’s response to the Dalhousie School of Dentistry Students Facebook Page is attached :Statement re Dal Dentistry Students Dec 17 2014
THANS is a current and founding member of the Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses: Take a look at our current projects in the CNWSTH’s Winter newsletter CNWSTH_ Winter 2015 Newsletter – English