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Province marks Sexual Assault Awareness month by expanding forensic nursing services for survivors of sexual assault
Manitoba Government News Release--Manitoba is marking Sexual Assault Awareness Month by investing in a provincial program that will expand forensic nursing services for Manitobans, increasing access for survivors of...
Rise in online child abuse prompts call for new law forcing removal of harmful images
From the Winnipeg Free Press-- One of Canada's foremost experts on child protection online said she is "very optimistic" that a panel advising cabinet ministers about combating online harm can map out a way to protect...
Use of foster care went down first year of pandemic, says U.S. study. Did maltreatment?
From the Imprint--National data has made clear that in the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, calls to abuse and neglect hotlines plummeted in many states, and almost every system in the nation saw a decrease in...
Province steps in to fund women’s centre
From the Winnipeg Free Press--An eight-bed housing program for women recovering from substance use, violence or mental-health trauma is set to receive more than $400,000 in provincial funding. The North End Women’s...
Government introduces bill to increase support for families of victims and victims in sexual assault cases
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government has introduced amendments to the Victims’ Bill of Rights Act that would enhance the discretion to provide support to the families of deceased victims of crime...
March 13-19 is Stop Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week
From the Deputy Minister's Blog--I am pleased to share that March 13 – 19, 2022 has been proclaimed, Stop Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness week in Manitoba by the Honourable Rochelle Squires. In 2002, Manitoba...
Coercive control can be a life or death issue in relationships. But few people even know how to recognize it
From the Globe and Mail--Jacqueline Suchite Rivas of Calgary faced coercive control from her ex-husband, but she came to see the reality of her situation when she volunteered at a women’s shelter. ‘I thought abuse...
Muslim shelter for women, children will be first of its kind in Winnipeg
From CBC News--Sakeenah Homes announced plans for the first Muslim shelter in Winnipeg on Monday. The project was created through a partnership between the Islamic Social Services Association in Winnipeg and Sakeenah...
Celebrating International Women’s Day!
From the Manitoba Government--International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8 to recognize the socio-economic, political and cultural achievements of women across the globe. On this special day, we pause...
New transitional housing facility to help Winnipeg women fleeing violence
From CTV News-- A new facility will help Winnipeg women and gender-diverse people and their families fleeing violence find safe and affordable housing while they plan their next steps. West Central Women’s Resource...