One of the most remarkable abilities that humans have is the capacity for empathy. For individuals working or volunteering in the field of gender-based violence, empathy is a key factor in providing proper support and comfort to survivors. But while a strong sense of empathy can have many benefits, it can have certain drawbacks as […]
Vicarious Trauma in the VAW Field Read More »
Whether we’re walking through the grocery store, watching TV, or scrolling through Instagram, every year in February we are bombarded with happy couples, roses, heart-shaped treats, and all other symbols of love. While this time of year can be romantic for some, it can be difficult for others. It’s easy to dismiss someone’s aversion to
Why Not Everyone Loves Valentine’s Day Read More »
Last April, Shelter Movers published a blog post on the importance of taking an intersectional approach to tackling gender-based violence, in order to understand how women who experience multiple forms of oppression are more likely to experience gender-based violence (GBV) and face barriers to accessing support. Intersectionality was a term first coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw
An Intersectional Approach to Gender-based Violence: Systemic Racism Read More »
People experiencing gender-based violence (GBV) face many barriers in leaving an abusive relationship. From fear of retaliation to financial and societal pressures, a variety of factors can complicate this already difficult situation. Although anti-GBV organizations are on the frontline of providing support to those experiencing abuse and alleviating these concerns, there is still significant work
When Lorna Buchanan was looking for a way to give back during the pandemic, she decided to do some research. After visiting the city of Toronto’s website, she came away with a couple options. She discovered Shelter Movers last April, and the rest is history. Since then, she has been a volunteer on over 30
Volunteer Spotlight: Lorna Buchanan Read More »
Behind the happy faces of many survivors is an undercurrent of fear that they are trying to hide. Women are unlikely to report their abusers, which is why it is important to show your support for survivors. But how can we identify if someone needs help? Warning signs that alert the presence of gender-based violence
Recognizing Abuse Read More »
In recent years, public conversations about intimate-partner violence and gender-based violence have become more commonplace, but misinformation about abuse persists. Recent media focus on violent crimes against women, such as the murders of Gabby Petito or Sara Everard, have drawn attention to some of the most pervasive misconceptions about abuse. Here are 5 myths about
5 Myths about Abuse Read More »
When young people across the country return to in-person schooling this fall, they will be going back to more than the classroom. The re-introduction of in-person peer relationships is causing concern for some parents, who are worried about healthy relationship skills their kids may be lacking. The results from a national poll conducted by the
The Impact of the Pandemic on Healthy Relationships for Youth Read More »
Find Happiness Helping Others Have you ever experienced that boost of positivity after making a difference in someone’s day? Academic studies show that charitable behaviour generates benefits for those who act altruistically. Yes, you can find happiness and well-being by helping others. Now, imagine that you can share these benefits with your friends, family members,
7 Reasons to Create Your Own Fundraiser Event Read More »
Language is constantly evolving. Just as new words are added each year to the dictionary, other terms are updated to reflect our changing society, and value the rights of individuals and communities to self-identify. One of the most important reasons to learn and use appropriate terminology is empathy for those affected by inappropriate language. By
Finding The Right Words: Terminology & Our Mission Read More »
There are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words which don’t look even slightly believable. If you are going to use a passage of Lorem Ipsum, you need to be sure there isn’t anything embarrassing hidden in the middle of text.
