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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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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Every individual has a right to live a peaceful and violence-free existence. To bring awareness to Gender Based Violence (GBV) or family violence in Canada, November is known as Family Violence Prevention Month. The unfortunate thing about GBV or Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is that while it is preventable, no community in Canada is immune.
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Indigenous women and girls face a disproportionate level of violence in our country. According to Stats Canada, they are 12 times more likely to be murdered or missing than anyother women in Canada. September 30th marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission created 94 calls
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Survivors of gender-based violence exhibit incredible strength in the face of adversity, but the emotional scars left by such experiences can be profound. Beyond the physical harm, survivors often grapple with the lasting impact on their mental health. At Shelter Movers, we understand the importance of addressing these mental health challenges and fostering resilience in
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Many individuals have experienced trauma in their lives, however, not many people are aware of intergenerational trauma and its effects which can be transferred from one generation to the next. Intergenerational trauma is referred to as trauma that is passed down from survivors to their children. For example, a survivor who went through a traumatic
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What Is Coercive Control? Isolation. Control. Threats. Humiliation. Abusers use a number of psychological and emotional tactics – not always recognized as forms of violence – to keep their partners in a state of fear. These behaviours are known as coercive control because abusers use this fear to gain power over their partner actively. Coercive
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The number one priority of Shelter Movers Southwestern Ontario (SMSWO) is keeping our volunteers and clients safe on moves. SMSWO conducts three types of moves: low, medium, and high-risk. To ensure everyone’s safety, our chapter enlists the help of either security or police services during medium and high-risk moves. Security or police are always present
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