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Safe to Share
Women's Support Group
January 11, 2012 to June 27, 2012
An ongoing, open group for women who have experienced abuse in thier relationships. No fee. Child care provided. ...more

Here to Help
10 Week Support Group
January 9, 2012 to June 25, 2012
This group is for women and their children who have been exposed to intimate partner abuse. Groups are offered for children 4-16 years of age. This is an ongoing joint project of North York Violence Against Women agencies. ...more

Hope and Healing through Kundalini Yoga
Create change in your life and reconnect with your body
January 18, 2012 to March 14, 2012
This is a 9 Week Program that will help you to release stored emotions that are preventing you from experiencing joy. ...more

Supporting Survivors by Supporting Staff
2 Day Training Conference
March 1, 2012 to March 2, 2012
Supporting Survivors by Supporting Staff is a two day training conference for front line workers in the violence against women sector. Each day there will be panel discussions, speaker presentations and interactive training workshops where industry or issue experts discuss powerful and practical ideas on key issues facing this sector. ...more

News

Activists Protest Cuts to Bellwoods Shelter
Article: The Toronto Observer
If proposed budget cuts go through, the shelter could close in the next three to four months. ...more

Press Statement for Immediate Release
Assessment of Violence against Women in the Health Care Sector
Press statement a response for the article in the Globe and Mail Published on December 21st,2010: "Intervention or Intrusion? Hospital asks patients about abuse" ...more

 

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