November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month

Regional Chairman Gary Carr and Halton Regional Police Chief Gary Crowell will join members of Halton Violence Prevention Council to mark the beginning of Woman Abuse Prevention Month on Monday November 1st, 2010 at 10:00am at the Halton Region, Rotunda. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville.

The public and media are welcome to attend as Halton Violence Prevention Council hangs it’s “Act Against Violence” banners throughout the Region for the month of November.

The Council’s mission is to end violence against women and their children in our community. It is a coordinating committee which works towards improving services for women and children experiencing abuse, in order to achieve a healthy Halton community.

Council members include the Halton Regional Police, the Halton Region, child welfare and counselling agencies, health services as well as school boards and legal services.

This year the Council’s work includes “Women helping women”, an initiative to encourage women who have experienced abuse to get involved in the issue of violence against women. The initiative is an opportunity for women to speak up and speak out, to network and support each other and to share their ideas about services in our community. What do they think is helpful, what should be different and what do they really need after the abuse as they rebuilt their lives?

The council continues to be engaged in the Neighbours. Friends and Families Campaign which is a provincial campaign to raise awareness of the signs of woman abuse so people who are close to an at-risk woman or a man who uses abusive behaviours can help. Contact Halton Violence Prevention Council, if you are interested in a “Neighbours, Friends and Families” presentation or if you want to engage in the “Women helping Women” initiative under 905.637-5256.

Are you currently involved in an abusive relationship? You and your family can get help! Call the 24-hour crisis line of Halton Women’s Place (south 905-332-7892, north 905-878-8555) or the Assaulted Women’s Helpline (toll free: 1-866-863-0511).

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