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What Canadian Law Says About Abuse
Entering a courthouse can feel intimidating. Traditional court buildings are designed to appear imposing — from the heavy doors and high ceilings to the large, colonial decorations. In a similar way, the law itself can make individuals feel small and powerless. Canada has many laws in place to protect survivors from violence. However, the legal system
Intimate Partner Violence in 2SLGBTQ+ Relationships
TW/Disclaimer: This article contains descriptions of domestic violence June is Pride Month in Canada, an opportunity to highlight issues specifically pertaining to people in the 2SLGBTQ+ communities. In this article,
Preparing to Leave Abusive Situation
What Is Safety Planning? A safety plan is a personalized plan to ensure physical and emotional safety from a partner when preparing to leave an abusive situation. Safety planning focuses
Peter Celler Run Through Night
Amazing things can happen when you combine your personal passions and talents with your desire to give back to the community. Peter Celler and his Run Through Night campaign are
Digital Markers of Violence Against Women
The internet is a breeding ground for misogyny and violence against women. But with all of the data at our fingertips, why aren’t technological advancements working to prevent gender-based violence?
Volunteer Spotlight: Marykate
Say Hello to Marykate! Marykate is April’s volunteer of the month. Marykate has been with Shelter Movers Montreal since the start of our operations in September last year. She has
Behind The Scenes At Shelter Movers Ottawa
At Shelter Movers Ottawa, our capacity has grown quickly. Now averaging nearly 25 moves a month, our volunteers are out moving a family to safety nearly every day. Let’s take