Facts About Family Violence
6% of individuals with a current or former spouse reported being physically or sexually victimized by their spouse in the preceding 5 years.
(About Family Violence.(2015, Jan. 7). Retrieved April 10, 2015, from Government of Canada Department of Justice: http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/fv-vf/about-apropos.html)
Violence against women happens in all cultures and religions, in all ethnic and racial communities, at every age, and in every income group.
Women's Voices
"Daily groups help with not feeling like you are the only idiot who fell for a partner’s lies.
Weekly counselling helps with finding ways to get over the blame, shame, guilt and anger, and start healthier habits.
Bread donations help with weekly grocery budget. Clothing donations also help with the budget.
WINGS is needed in this province. Our children deserve to see their mothers safe. Our children will take over this world eventually, isn't it better to fill their eyes with hopes and dreams than fear and despair? Do it for the kids!"