Lets Just Talk
http://www.wecanjusttalk.ca/ “It doesn’t have to be physical to be abuse. You might not even notice it’s happening. You may just think it’s normal……We can help, and you don’t have to turn your life upside down to make it better. Call and we can just talk. You don’t even have to tell us your name.” … Read more
Promising Practices & Innovative Approaches
Promising Practices and Innovative Approaches conference presented by the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women and community partners.
December 4 | World Trade and Convention Centre | Halifax
Chrysalis House seeking Relief Worker
Chrysalis House is a safe and non-judgmental environment providing shelter and outreach services for women and children. These services include support, advocacy, referrals, resources, public education and community development. We recognize that oppression exists in a multitude of forms and are proactive in empowering women to have hope and make their own choices to … Read more
Bursary Applications: Pamela Gerhardt Endowment Fund
Pamela Gerhardt Endowment Fund “Pamela Gerhardt died on March 27, 2012, with her family by her side, in the Palliative Care Unit of the VG Site, QEII Hospital, Halifax. A devoted mother, Pam took most pride in the upbringing and constant love she provided to her two daughters. She was also dedicated to a number … Read more
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Paula Gallant Memorial Modified Art Therapy Project
These are past projects of the Paula Gallant Memorial Modified Art Therapy Project 1. Putting a face on Abuse: Survivors of Violence and their Allies will create masks that represent themselves, and the abuse they have experienced. These masks will then be worn by either themselves, community members, or others who wish to give a visual representation … Read more
Global Shelter Count Just Released
The Global Shelter Count has just been released, produced by our sister association, the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters, and provided by the Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters & Transition Houses: “In one day 7,106 women with 3,792 children were turned away from shelters because we simply did not have space. This means that 10,898 women … Read more
Nova Scotians are invited to help shape the province’s first Sexual Violence Strategy.
Nova Scotians are invited to help shape the province’s first Sexual Violence Strategy. Follow this link to learn more about the strategy and provide your feedback on services, prevention, and immediate action. http://novascotia.ca/coms/svs/
THANS RESPONSE to RCMP Voicemail Incident
April 2, 2014 Halifax, NS The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia has been following the story of the ”accidental voice mail” that a woman, whose partner has been charged with assault, found and listened to on her voice messages at the end of last month. Our respect and thanks go out to this woman, … Read more
Shelter Voices
Shelter Voices: New survey shows reality of a day in the life of Canada’s shelters for women survivors of abuse March 5, 2014 SHELTER VOICES New survey shows reality of a day in the life of Canada’s shelters for women survivors of abuse March 5th / Ottawa – The Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses … Read more