Updates

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

We’re hiring for two new positions! Check them out below. 1. Link: Education and Prevention Coordinator 2. Link: Policy and Research Coordinator Deadline to apply is noon (12 PM AST) on January 22, 2024.

The THANS Administrative office will be closed from December 21, 2023 to January 2, 2024. Please note our transition houses remain open 24/7, 365 days a year including holidays. Anyone requiring support can call or text 1-855-225-0220.

Job Title: Coordinator, Nova Scotia Highest Risk Domestic Violence Table, One-Year Term Position (Full-Time) About Us The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) is an umbrella association of Violence-Against-Women organizations across the province. This position is connected to a provincial multi-agency prototype and provides a unique experience, with primary reporting responsibilities to THANS and day-to-day … Read more

Transition House Association of Nova Scotia’s Initial Reaction to Release of Mass Casualty Commission Final Report HALIFAX, March 30, 2023—The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS), an organization who held participant standing in the Mass Casualty Commission’s inquiry into the events of April 2020, says it is encouraged by the main findings and recommendations … Read more