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Why transitional support is key for youth aging out of mental health services
From the Winnipeg Free Press/Canadian Press--For 29-year-old Kelsey, helping young people in Canada to be happier boils down to helping them find a passion and a community. “Even if everything else sucked, even if you...
Students aim to brighten season for struggling young Winnipeggers
From the Winnipeg Free Press--A group of students from the University of Manitoba wants to help underprivileged Winnipeggers this month — and assist holiday shoppers along the way. The 5 Days committee is raising money...
Manitoba government honours lives lost to gender violence
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government hosted a sunrise ceremony at the Legislative Building to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Families Minister Nahanni...
U.S. administration launches ‘A Home for Every Child’ initiative
From the Imprint--Within days of the White House announcing its intent to make foster care a major focus, on Monday, President Donald Trump’s top child welfare appointee announced his plan to help realize the...
Governments of Canada and Manitoba Invest $12.5-million to address gender-based violence
Manitoba Government News Release--The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $12.5-million to prevent and address gender-based violence and strengthen supports for survivors and their families across the...
Proposed amendments would make it illegal to share intimate images without consent
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government has introduced amendments to better protect Manitobans from having their intimate images shared without consent, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced today....
U.S. government announces initiatives to improve outcomes for older foster youth
From the Imprint--In what some observers called the most high-profile child welfare event in recent memory, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump announced an expansive set of initiatives on Thursday,...
Know the signs of domestic violence – Winnipeg Police Service
From the WPS--November is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, is a behaviour that occurs in an intimate relationship. It can include violence, threats of violence, or...
Manitoba must do more to ensure every child can learn how to read: human rights commission
From CBC News--More work needs to be done to ensure Manitoba's children all have a fair chance to learn how to read, a new report says. The Manitoba Human Rights Commission says students with disabilities particularly...
B.C.’s attorney general hopes new bail law can prevent further partner violence
VICTORIA – British Columbia Attorney General Niki Sharma says she is hopeful that new bail legislation introduced by the federal government will prevent a repeat of the events that led to death of a Kelowna woman....










