November 8, 2024 – Halifax, NS — The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) extends heartfelt condolences to the families and communities affected by recent incidents of intimate partner violence (IPV) across the province. Alongside our 12 member organizations, we share in the grief of those mourning these devastating losses. In solidarity with all … Read more
Halifax, NS, November 6, 2024 – The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) is illuminating communities across the province with its “Shine the Light on Domestic Violence” campaign, launched to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Representing twelve violence-against-women organizations across Nova Scotia, THANS is dedicated to ending violence against women and children by providing … Read more
Halifax, NS – The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS), an umbrella association representing violence-against-women organizations across the province, commends the swift and unanimous passage of the bill declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic in Nova Scotia. This landmark decision marks a significant step toward acknowledging the pervasive and deeply rooted issue of intimate … Read more
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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia – May 1, 2024: The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) has secured funding from Canada’s Federal Department of Justice’s Victims and Survivors of Crime Week Fund to host a community event in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Our event, titled The Power of Collaboration, aligns with this year’s theme. This event will … Read more
February 2024- Love Bombing Love bombing is often depicted as THE ultimate act of love in TV shows and movies, convincing an uninterested subject to fall for their overly attentive suitor. Despite what you may see on the big screen, love bombing also often violates and pushes boundaries with the goal of influencing and manipulating … Read more
Halifax, NS, February 26, 2024 – The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS), alongside representatives from the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), non-unionized facilities, and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), convened once more to address critical issues within the violence-against-women sector. Following the initial gathering in November, a dedicated coalition has … Read more
This Valentine’s Day and Family Violence Prevention Week, we are excited to introduce our collection of consent-centered Valentine’s Day cards, designed to promote healthy relationships and affirm the importance of mutual respect and communication. Why Consent Matters Consent is the cornerstone of healthy relationships. It’s not just about saying “yes” or “no” to sexual activity; … Read more
Transition House Association of Nova Scotia’s Initial Reaction to the Release of Desmond Fatality Inquiry Final Report HALIFAX, Nova Scotia – February 2, 2024: The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) welcomes the long-awaited final report of the Desmond Fatality Inquiry, which acknowledges concerns raised by the gender-based violence sector and includes recommendations directed … Read more
January 2024 – Stalking & Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence January is Stalking Awareness Month. In honour of this, the following offers a brief overview of stalking, what it is, who is targeted, and how technology facilitates further violence. For starters, “stalking” is a form of gender-based violence in which a pattern of behaviour directed at a … Read more