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The Impact of Gender-Based Violence on Children
We know that every 2 days a woman or girl is killed in Canada, but gender-based violence (GBV) also takes
8 August 2022

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SMNS Welcomes Jennifer O’Neil As The Newly Appointed Volunteer Service Manager
Jennifer O’Neil is a familiar face among the volunteers at Shelter Movers Nova Scotia. Her friendly smile can be easily
3 August 2022

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The Housing Crisis and Domestic Violence: Halifax Women Fleeing Abuse Face Longer Shelter Stays
The housing crisis created many unfortunate consequences in Nova Scotia: people have been priced out of their apartments, their communities
18 July 2022

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Violence Against Women in Rural and Remote Communities: The Renfrew Inquest
The Renfrew Inquest looked at the circumstances that resulted in the 2015 killings of three women. This inquest was tasked with finding ways to improve how probation services monitor perpetrators of IPV.
11 July 2022
“Gender-based violence is a pervasive social problem affecting every socio-economic group across Canada. Silence on the issue helps abuse persist. Fortunately, community organizations like Shelter Movers are having a positive impact on communities every day.”

“With an energetic kid, strained financially and scared, [Shelter Movers] removed so much worry and allowed me to start my life with my child sooner than I expected.”

"For your amazing kindness, good cheer, and efficiency, I'm filled with gratitude. You helped significantly to reduce worry for my daughter during an extremely stressful time -- I feel like my own sense of community, and hers, have been strengthened immeasurably."

“Gender-based violence is so common, this is work that needs to be done. As a volunteer, you know that when you’re driving off in that empty cargo van, our clients get to start a new chapter in their lives.”

“Domestic abuse is a reality in Canada for too many women and their children. [...] I was so deeply touched to meet the team at Shelter Movers, which helps women transition to shelters - but also into new homes, new lives and newly found freedom. [...]”

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