Updates

Bursary Applications: Pamela Gerhardt Endowment Fund

By Ann de Ste Croix | July 4, 2014

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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By Ann de Ste Croix | June 29, 2014

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Paula Gallant Memorial Modified Art Therapy Project

By Ann de Ste Croix | June 23, 2014

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

By Ann de Ste Croix | June 20, 2014

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.

By Ann de Ste Croix | June 4, 2014

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

By Ann de Ste Croix | April 2, 2014

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

By Ann de Ste Croix | 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 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

Centre for Research & Education on VAW Launches New Website

By Ann de Ste Croix | February 28, 2014

The new Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention website was launched this month. The Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative (CDHPI) is an information depository that features annual reports from DVDRCs across Canada and internationally. This includes: reports, educational materials, and key findings developed through research, inquests, and committee reviews; guides and information on how to implement a … Read more

By Ann de Ste Croix | February 26, 2014

THANS Responds to Minister Glavine: Like many Nova Scotians with concerns for social Justice , members of the THANS Board of Directors were very concerned about comments made by Health Minister Leo Glavine, in his Feb 6th Kings Co. Register/Advertiser: http://www.kingscountynews.ca/Opinion/Columnists/2014-02-06/article-3601297/Leo-Glavine—From-Province-House-to-home:-Doing-my-share-for-healthcare/1 Here is the THANS response to Minister Glavine and the Liberal Government: The Honourable … Read more

Bryony House ED talks about Domestic Violence in Halifax

By Ann de Ste Croix | February 11, 2014

Domestic Violence in Halifax: watch video online at global.ca