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Province marks Sexual Assault Awareness month by expanding forensic nursing services for survivors of sexual assault

BlogBy The General AuthorityApril 7, 2022

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 sexual assault and intimate partner violence…

Rise in online child abuse prompts call for new law forcing removal of harmful images

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityApril 6, 2022

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…

Use of foster care went down first year of pandemic, says U.S. study. Did maltreatment?

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityMarch 24, 2022

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…

Province steps in to fund women’s centre

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityMarch 24, 2022

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 Centre had relied…

Government introduces bill to increase support for families of victims and victims in sexual assault cases

BlogBy The General AuthorityMarch 18, 2022

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 who may otherwise…

March 13-19 is Stop Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week

BlogBy The General AuthorityMarch 15, 2022

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 launched…

Coercive control can be a life or death issue in relationships. But few people even know how to recognize it

BlogBy The General AuthorityMarch 14, 2022

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

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityMarch 8, 2022

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 Homes, which offers…

Celebrating International Women’s Day!

Blog, Covid-19By The General AuthorityMarch 8, 2022

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 and reflect on…

New transitional housing facility to help Winnipeg women fleeing violence

BlogBy The General AuthorityMarch 4, 2022

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 Centre (WCWRC)…

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