By Fall 2022, Shelter Movers Ottawa is on track to have completed over one thousand moves. That’s one thousand survivors who trusted us to help them flee from an abusive situation. In most cases, reaching 1000 clients is cause for celebration. For us, it’s bittersweet. We’re proud that we’ve been able to make a difference […]
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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.
Violence Against Women in Rural and Remote Communities: The Renfrew Inquest Read More »
Ending violence against indigenous women and girls
No more stolen sisters Read More »
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to honour and celebrate your own mom than by also supporting a survivor of abuse make it to safety with her belongings and dignity intact. This year, Shelter Movers Ottawa is involved with two pretty amazing local organizations that are supporting us this Mother’s
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Violence against women is pervasive and can happen to women anywhere and of any background, although some women are at greater risk. In previous posts, we’ve discussed the importance of using an intersectional lens when looking at the affects of gender-based violence, specifically in the context of systemic racism. This post will look at the
What you should know about gender-based violence in rural communities 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 »
As a Realtor, DiAnne Masson-Yensen has always looked for ways to support the many women and children caught in the web of domestic violence. As a top 1% contributor to the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, an organization which provides funding to local women’s shelters, DiAnne discovered that more was needed. Her team regularly had clients who were moving
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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 »
“They look like a happy couple, and she’s so successful so she can’t possibly be abused at home, right?” Many people associate domestic violence with vulnerable individuals. The society suggests that only those considered weak can be broken or hurt. However, abuse can happen to anyone regardless of their background or how successful they look.
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Congratulations to Jean-Philippe for being our chosen volunteer for this month’s volunteer spotlight. Last December, when Jean-Philippe had some spare time next to his day job, he noticed the volunteer posts for Shelter Movers Montreal and was inspired by our mission and services provided for people fleeing domestic abuse. Jean-Philippe is currently a Lead Mover
Volunteer Spotlight: Jean-Philippe Read More »
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