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Gender-based Violence

New moving service for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence Launching in Calgary & Edmonton this summer

June 2, 2023

Established in 2016, Shelter Movers is a national, volunteer-powered charitable organization that supports survivors of violence by facilitating their transition to a safer life. From 2018-2022, Alberta consistently has a higher

Adolescent Dating Violence

January 11, 2023

A guide to help your teen understand, avoid and navigate the risks of abusive relationships It’s a startling figure: one in three.That's the number of Canadian adolescents thought to have experienced

Understanding Trauma Bonds In Partner Violence

January 9, 2023

There is an abundance of research on cycles of abuse in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and why survivors have difficulties leaving abusive relationships. Several reasons exist, including but not limited

Rates of Violence During the Holidays

December 27, 2022

There’s no place like home during the holidays, or at least that’s what they say. For some, the holidays include great food, classic movies, music, and quality time with family

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

November 25, 2022

Every year from November 25 - December 10, we observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Marking its 31th anniversary in 2022, this global campaign is an opportunity

The Impact of Gender-Based Violence on Children

August 8, 2022

We know that every 2 days a woman or girl is killed in Canada, but gender-based violence (GBV) also takes less obvious forms including sexual, emotional and financial abuse. GBV

Preventing Gender-Based Violence Means Starting at the Source

June 21, 2022

In recent years, social media discourse has started to shift the public conversation on sexual assault. Everyday, new posts go up reinforcing the idea that sexual violence is not a

Vancouver Gender-Based Violence Support Services with an Indigenous Focus

June 13, 2022

Making the decision to leave an abusive situation can be hard, but figuring out how to leave can be even harder. If you’re thinking of leaving an abusive relationship or

Building Safe Spaces: Understanding the barriers in accessing gender-based violence support for trans individuals

January 13, 2022

People experiencing gender-based violence (GBV) face many barriers in leaving an abusive relationship. From fear of retaliation to financial and societal pressures, a variety of factors can complicate this already

The Shelter Movers Running Team Raises Funds and Awareness to End Gender-Based Violence

November 1, 2021

This week, the Shelter Movers running team is planning to run full throttle in the Blue Nose races to raise awareness and funds for gender-based violence survivors. “Our staff & volunteers

5 Myths about Abuse

October 25, 2021

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

Violence Against Women: Race Matters

April 5, 2021

Gender-based violence can affect anyone, regardless of race, age, gender, religion or sexuality. Although most Canadians acknowledge that women are more likely to experience gender based violence (GBV), many might