http://thans.ca/domestic-violenc…ties-nova-scotia/ Judges and justices of the peace can now issue emergency protection orders for families, rather than only a peace bond. METRO FILE Justice Minister Diana Whalen By: Staff Metro Published on Wed Mar 15 2017 First Nations families dealing with domestic violence now have greater access to protection, according to the province. In a … Read more
http://www.chatelaine.com/news/womens-shelters-indigenous-communities/ Indigenous communities across Canada need women’s shelters now The Liberal government announced it will build five new shelters on reserves by 2019. But those who work in these communities say that’s not nearly enough. by Jenn Jefferys Updated Feb 24, 2017 Portraits of murdered and missing women on a memorial table at the 2nd National … Read more
Transition House Association of NS Friday, Feb 10, 2017 MEDIA RELEASE: THANS calls for Nova Scotian’s to wear purple during Family Violence Prevention Week. The impact of family violence is extensive – from human suffering, to loss of workplace productivity, to increasing demands on government and community agencies. In addition to the human suffering, the … Read more
January 10, 2017 Nova Scotia police asking community industries to “Say Something if you See Something” Police officers in Nova Scotia are equipping their communities with tools to help identify potential victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. It’s part of the “Say Something if you See Something” education and awareness campaign, aimed at employees … Read more
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/sydney-shelter-women-children-stays Lack of affordable housing puts Sydney shelter in crunch Vulnerable women and children may return to abusers, says Transition House director Lack of affordable housing in Cape Breton is putting some women and children back in the same dangerous living situations they’ve attempted to flee, says the executive director of a Sydney shelter. Helen … Read more
January 10, 2017 Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) offers condolences to the family and friends who are impacted by the recent tragedy in Guysborough County, NS. THANS is saddened that 4 more people have lost their lives in a tragic act of violence, including 2 women and a child. It is … Read more
RESEARCH AND PROGRAM OFFICER ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses The Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses was created by the provincial and territorial shelter associations who identified a need for a unified voice on the issue of violence against women at the national/federal level. The Network was … Read more
Project on until Dec. 3 and the goal this year is to have 1,200 boxes to donate By Anjuli Patil, CBC News Posted: Nov 20, 2016 Examples of things to include in a shoebox. The Halifax Shoebox Project is aiming to gather 1,200 shoeboxes full of everything from shampoo and conditioner to chocolate and a friendly … Read more
Tuesday, December 6 at 6 PM – 9 PM December 6, 2016 marks 27 years since the 1989 murder of 14 women at L’Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. Join us for a candlelit vigil outside the front entrance of the Halifax Central Library to be followed by food, performances, and speakers in the Paul O’Regan Hall. … Read more