Blog
2024 In Focus: New Developments for Shelter Movers
Shelter Movers has achieved so much in our first eight years thanks to our generous community of volunteers, donors, agencies, and community partners. There remains, however, much to be done to address a fundamental gap in the gender-based violence (GBV) sector in Canada. To continue meeting the needs of the families we serve, Shelter Movers
Shining the spotlight on gender-based and intimate partner violence
Gender-based violence (GBV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) are characterized by stalking, sexual and physical violence and psychological aggression by a current or former partner. These types of abuse don’t
Grace’s Manifesto
Trigger Warning: This post illustrates a specific person’s experiences with gender-based violence. This may be triggering to some readers. My name is Grace. I am a Bsc. Medical Sciences student
Healing the Brain from Stress after Abuse
The brain is the most complex organ in our body. It tries to keep us safe when we’re experiencing trauma, such as Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). But these safety mechanisms
Navigating Valentine’s Day and Intimate Partner Violence
Valentine’s Day conjures up all of the traditional images of love: happy couples, flowers, gifts, and grand gestures. In recent years the marketing of this holiday has answered the call
Shelter Movers Nova Scotia: Moving into 2023
As we move into 2023, Shelter Movers Nova Scotia hopes to increase reach in province this year. When thinking about what she hopes SMNS will accomplish in 2023, Nova Scotia
Adolescent Dating Violence
A guide to help your teen understand, avoid and navigate the risks of abusive relationships It’s a startling figure: one in three. That’s the number of Canadian adolescents thought to