“The first principle of recovery is empowerment of the survivor,” wrote psychiatrist and trauma expert Judith Lewis Herman in 1992. “She must be the author and arbiter of her own recovery.” Three decades later, how many service providers embrace this? Data suggests at least a third of Canadians seeking services — in health care, housing, […]
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Disclaimer: Discussions of Intimate Partner Violence and spoilers for the movie It Ends with Us ahead. As a survivor of Intimate Partner Violence, countless complexities impact one’s path to safety and healing. From the more tangible consequences of abuse, like a black eye or closely monitored DM inbox, to the less visible variables survivors encounter every
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Since expanding services to include Cumberland-Colchester in October of 2023, Shelter Movers Nova Scotia has reached a significant milestone in its mission to provide vital assistance to those in need. Intimate partner and family violence are a pervasive issue affecting individuals across all walks of life, but women remain the most predominantly affected across Nova
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Shelter Movers Ottawa is making strides to reach Leeds and Grenville county, providing crucial support for individuals fleeing intimate partner and family violence. This expansion marks a new stage in the Chapter’s mission to bring free moving and storage services to rural and outlying communities in the heart of Eastern Ontario. Chapter Director Ray Eskritt,
Shelter Movers and Firemen Movers Social Enterprise Partnership As we initially announced in January of this year, Shelter Movers has taken a significant step towards sustainable community integration by acquiring a majority share of Firemen Movers Inc., a reputable moving and storage company based in Toronto. At the heart of this partnership lies our mission
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Disclaimer: This blog provides general information only. If you need legal help, contact a lawyer or legal aid location. Entering a courthouse can feel intimidating. Traditional court buildings are designed to appear imposing — from the heavy doors and high ceilings to the large, colonial decorations. In a similar way, the law itself can make individuals
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In Lanark County, Ontario, as in many communities in Canada, intimate partner and family violence are urgent issues demanding our collective attention. While these forms of violence can impact anyone, women and marginalized groups are disproportionately affected, underscoring the critical need for effective support systems and preventive measures. The tragic events of September 22, 2015,
Alberta is grappling with a distinct rise in gender-based violence, underscoring an urgent need for enhanced support services for survivors. Recent statistics and incidents highlight a troubling trend: the frequency of domestic violence incidents is climbing, leaving many vulnerable individuals in desperate need of assistance. In response, initiatives like Shelter Movers are stepping up to
Shelter Movers has achieved so much in our first eight years thanks to our generous community of volunteers, donors, agencies, and community partners. There remains, however, much to be done to address a fundamental gap in the gender-based violence (GBV) sector in Canada. To continue meeting the needs of the families we serve, Shelter Movers
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The housing crisis is heavy on the hearts of survivors in B.C. Several volunteers at Shelter Movers Vancouver have helped survivors move their belongings to a storage unit, only to discover they had nowhere to move to next. In the best-case scenarios, the survivor finds a spare room with friends and family or stays in
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