Facts about Domestic Violence:
- 51% of Canadian women report having experienced at least one incident of physical violence since the age of 16.
- Two-thirds of all murdered women died at the hands of their intimate partners.
- 40% of abuse begins during pregnancy.
The Women's Resource Centre offers free counselling services to women
who have been or are being abused by an intimate partner. There
is no fee for counselling. Women can receive counselling or
attend one of many support groups offered throughout the year. Current support groups offered include:
- Women Empowered Against Violence
(Supporting Women in their Journey Beyond Abuse)
W.E.A.V. meets Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
For further information or to register contact us by phone: (204) 571-0311. Or send us an e-mail by visiting our Contact Page.
Spirit of Healing Group
To start Tuesday, January 15, 2008
This is a 12-week workshop for women who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
To register call Kim Iwasiuk at 571-0311
Space is limited.