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Abuse

Woman Abuse Prevention Month

November 14, 2022

November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month. At Shelter Movers, we believe that every individual has a role to play in ending gender-based violence.44% of women in Canada have experienced some

Common emotional abuse tactics: recognizing the signs and seeking support

October 31, 2022

At Shelter Movers Waterloo Region, the majority of the individuals we support have experienced some form of emotional abuse. Many abusers may use subtle tactics before eventually building to more

What is Cultural and Spiritual Abuse?

October 11, 2022

According to Statistics Canada, 44% of women who have been in an intimate partner relationship have experienced some form of abuse. For Indigenous populations, that number jumps to 61%.There has

The “High Conflict” Label in Divorce Cases

April 11, 2022

When the term “high conflict” is used to characterize a divorce making its way through the court system, it can often be a mask for what is happening behind the

In recent years, public conversations about intimate-partner violence and gender-based violence have become more commonplace, but misinformation about abuse persists. Recent media focus on violent crimes against women, such as

Intimate Partner Violence in 2SLGBTQ+ Relationships

June 14, 2021

TW/Disclaimer: This article contains descriptions of domestic violence June is Pride Month in Canada, an opportunity to highlight issues specifically pertaining to people in the 2SLGBTQ+ communities. In this article, we

Digital Markers of Violence Against Women

May 31, 2021

The internet is a breeding ground for misogyny and violence against women. But with all of the data at our fingertips, why aren’t technological advancements working to prevent gender-based violence? Over

Understanding The Different Types Of Abuse

April 15, 2021

Shelter Movers Waterloo Region has launched a new series called "What Is..." to explore different topics and gain a deeper understanding of our community. Our first topic is ‘Different Types

Violence Against Women With Disabilities

March 29, 2021

What you didn't know - and need to 24% of all women in Canada live with a disability; however they experience nearly half of all violent victimization committed across the country.

Love Bombing in Relationships

March 15, 2021

“Love bombing” is a term that’s been coming in the media more and more frequently. Last year, following the aftermath of Evan Rachel Woods’ public announcement in which she named

What is Psychological Abuse?

February 22, 2021

Often when we talk about abuse occurring within relationships, we describe physical violence inflicted on a partner. However, gender-based violence takes many forms, some of which can be harder to