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Awareness and Remembrance

Domestic Violence Doesn't Discriminate

December 14, 2016
The tragic death of Dr. Elana Fric-Shamji has left three children without a mother and a community of family members, friends and colleagues ...

Awareness and Remembrance

Holiday Work Parties - One Thing to be on the Lookout For

December 01, 2016
Work holiday parties are a great way to end the year. They’re good opportunities to socialize with your co-workers and talk about things you ...

Awareness and Remembrance

How to Keep the Holiday Work Party Safe & Happy

December 01, 2016
‘Tis the season for holiday work parties. With many people celebrating during the month of December - Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and ...

Awareness and Remembrance

16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence in the Workplace

November 25, 2016
Domestic violence is an issue that affects us all. You might have even experienced it firsthand yourself. Or maybe you have a friend, a family ...

Awareness and Remembrance

5 Ways to Help a Co-Worker Who is Being Abused

November 22, 2016
Domestic abuse doesn’t stay in the home. It often follows the victim to work, resulting in issues for the victim, a disruptive workplace or ...

Awareness and Remembrance

Kindness is Easy - Simple Ways we can all Practice Kindness

November 22, 2016
When we walk through the doors of our workplaces, we don’t leave our personal lives behind. We think that we can put away a bad morning with ...

Awareness and Remembrance Emerging Issues

Family Violence Is Drastically Harming Canadians’ Health

November 16, 2016
Every four days in Canada, a woman dies at the hands of a family member. And every single day, there are over 230 reported victims of domestic ...

Awareness and Remembrance

10 Ways to Foster a Healthy and Safe Workplace

October 26, 2016
Having a safe and healthy workplace is something every organization and company should be striving for. It creates a more positive atmosphere as ...

In the News

Women's Economic Empowerment Vital for Ending Domestic Abuse

October 20, 2016
Domestic violence can be very complicated especially when there are children involved. It’s been shown over and over again that finances are ...

Awareness and Remembrance

Workers Who Use Abusive Behaviour at Home Impact the Workplace Too

October 13, 2016
The results are finally in, and we hope you’ll find them eye-opening and enlightening! Last year, we launched a survey to -domestic ...

Awareness and Remembrance

Back-To-School

September 08, 2016
It’s considered one of the largest modern migrations: students, teachers, and support staff heading back to school! Backpacks are zipped ...

Emerging Issues Awareness and Remembrance

Bystander Basics

September 07, 2016
What is your role as a bystander? Do you know about warning signs and risk factors? You are a powerful being – learn how you can have a ...

Awareness and Remembrance Emerging Issues

Breaking ground on paid leave in Ontario

August 23, 2016
Women who are in abusive relationships often feel as if they have nowhere to turn and no one to ask for help. That’s the thing about abuse ...

In the News Awareness and Remembrance

Nowhere Near the Finish Line: Sports & Violence Against Women

August 18, 2016
Ask a child who they idolize and often, they will name a star athlete from a professional soccer, baseball, football, or hockey league. Lately ...

Emerging Issues

Why is a Domestic Violence Policy Important?

August 10, 2016
If you work in Ontario, you may have heard the words “Bill 132” mentioned or heard that some sort of legislature takes effect on Sept ...

Awareness and Remembrance

What happens when your colleague is a victim of domestic violence?

July 13, 2016
More than one in three people in a 2016 Canadian survey believe that at least one of their colleagues was experiencing or had experienced domestic ...

Emerging Issues Awareness and Remembrance

Exploring the Intersections of Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence

June 27, 2016
Intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) refers to all forms of sexual violence which occur in the context of an intimate relationship between ...

In the News

Sexual Violence in the Spotlight: Kesha & Jian Ghomeshi

April 13, 2016
As the separate high-profile trials involving former CBC radio host Jian Ghomeshi and musical artist Kesha concluded a few weeks ago, the lack of ...

Awareness and Remembrance

March 8th is International Women’s Day (IWD), how will you celebrate?

March 08, 2016
This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is #PledgeForParity. The theme highlights the gender parity that women still struggle ...

Workplace Champions Awareness and Remembrance

Steps Forward: Congratulations to our Workplace Champions!

February 12, 2016
On Family Day February 15, 2016 Make It Our Business (MIOB) is recognizing the 100 Organizations who have recently completed workplace trainings. ...

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