Thinking about FASD in a new way was the key concept behind a recent national Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) symposium held at the Human Rights Museum. The two-day Canada Northwest FASD Partnership Symposium, held…
From the Chronicle of Social Change — When Ta’nika first met Victoria Sweet, she had her doubts. “I hated her because I didn’t know her,” said the 19-year-old Bronx native. She was in foster care,…
From Maclean’s Magazine–By Anne Kingston We will never know the horrific final abuse Dr. Elana Fric endured from her husband of 12 years, Dr. Mohammed Shamji. The 40-year-old family physician and mother of three was…
From the Chronicle of Social Change — The overlap between domestic violence and child maltreatment is profound. Research suggests that crossover may include between 30 and 60 percent of families involved with the child welfare…
The Manitoba government is investing up to $3.1 million in services that support newcomers to Manitoba, Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced April 12. “Our strategic investments will improve the settlement, language, employment and…
Manitoba Government press release — The Manitoba government is providing $176,000 in new funding through the Family Violence Prevention Program to support women’s resource centres in Winnipeg and Brandon, Sustainable Development Minister Rochelle Squires, minister…
From the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids website– Carly Calhoun and her husband, John, knew they wanted to grow their family through adoption. The couple from British Columbia has adopted six children, including siblings Alicia and Tristin…
The Manitoba government will raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual assault, share information about available resources and attempt to foster a greater understanding of consent as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Sustainable Development…
From the office of Manitoba’s Deputy Minister of Families – March 17 to 23, 2019 is Social Work Week in Manitoba, in recognition of the important work that social workers do to enhance the well-being…
From the Winnipeg Free Press March 14, 2019–Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government is looking to make it easier for victims of sexual or domestic violence to break residential leases to protect their safety. Currently, tenants must…