Survivor Advocates
An empowerment and advocacy group for survivors of violence who wish to contribute to their community, raise awareness, and eradicate all forms of violence.
Survivors Voices Website
Survivors Voices is a platform for the entire community to learn about sexual assault and to support survivors by providing a safe place for anonymous feedback to the Halton agencies of their choice. This website is an initiative of the Sexual Assault Advisory Committee (SAAC) to improve the experiences of survivors of sexual assault entering the justice system.
HVPC Snapshot
A snapshot infographic for the Region of Halton that presents data and trends related to gender-based violence in our community is compiled annually. This annual snapshot with statistics that highlight the reality of VAW in Halton can help us identify more trends and gaps and compare the stats year to year. This snapshot is developed with a broad approach to look at the intersectionalities and the structural components of violence.
Speakers Bureau
Training and speaking engagements for survivors of violence who are interested in sharing their stories with the goal to raise awareness on the issue of violence against women and children
Public Education
Neighbours, Friends and Families is a public education campaign focused on raising awareness on woman abuse.
Others campaigns available to book: Cut it Out for Hair Salons, It Isn’t Right (Abuse Against Older People), NFF for Refugees and Immigrants, and Make it Our Business (Domestic Violence in the Workplace).
Sub-Committees
HVPC consists of on-going and ad-hoc sub-committees focused on a variety of projects, awareness campaigns, research projects, or training initiatives.
Development and distribution of Safety Plan Toolkit, individualized to meet each persons needs and situations. For assistance with safety planning and accessing the booklet contact hvpc.coord@thrivecounselling.org
Co-Occurring Issues
Education on the connection of addictions, mental health, and trauma.
CAS / VAW Collaboration
Providing training on the Collaboration Agreement between CAS and VAW services in Halton.
Strategic Planning Committee
Raise the profile of the HVPC through increased community awareness, social media and the inclusion of businesses and corporations as Affiliate members of the HVPC.
SAFE In The Community
Sexual Assault Advisory Committee
HRPS and Sexual Assault Advocates working together to improve the experiences of survivors of sexual assault when entering the justice system.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month & Woman Abuse Prevention Month
Organizing and coordinating special events in Halton dedicated to raising awareness and eradicating violence against women.