The holidays can often be a difficult time for many experiencing family violence. There’s lots of time spent with an abuser, many services for help are closed, and many individuals may choose to wait until after the holidays to seek help or leave a dangerous situation in fear of “ruining the holidays” for young ones. At The Today Centre we mourn with those who spend the holidays afraid, anxious, and uncertain.
Read MoreThis past Tuesday, November 29 was GivingTuesday! Learn more about the impact your giving has on The Today Centre.
Read MoreALL of us have a role to play in helping prevent family violence in our communities, regardless if we directly know someone experiencing family violence. Each of us has a responsibility to educate ourselves and support others.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be a present, positive role model? Learn how fatherly figures and yourself, can be a positive role model to the next generation and learn the impacts of positive role modelling on family violence prevention.
Read MoreWhat is an informal support? What does it mean to have ‘informal supports’ in your life? How valuable are informal supports to those experiencing family violence?
Learn more about informal supports and how to be one in today’s blog post!
Read MoreBeing an ally against family violence means listening with respect and intention, being present for those who need a safe space. An ally provides useful information and allows a person seeking help to make their own choices that feel right for their situation.
Read MoreFrom all of us at The Today Centre, we wish you moments of peace amid the difficulties, and connections with family and friends even if they can’t be in person.
Read MoreThe cost of family, domestic, and intimate partner violence is staggering in more ways than one! Not only is it about dollar and cents, it’s also about costs that you can’t necessarily quantify.
Read MoreVictims and survivors of family violence face many challenges, but working together we make a positive difference. Keep reading on to learn some ways YOU can help Victims and Survivors of Crime.
Read MorePlanning your safety if you decide to leave or decide to stay with the abuser and what to consider packing in your ‘to-go’ or ‘to-stay’ bag.
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