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In-Depth Study on All Forms of Violence Against Women
Thu, Nov 17, 2011
The study aims to:
highlight the persistence and unacceptability of all forms of violence against women in all parts of the world;
strengthen the political commitment and joint efforts of all...
Impacts and Barriers for Women who have Experienced Trafficking
Thu, Nov 17, 2011
Trafficking is a form of violence. It involves controlling the victim by use of threat, force, assault, manipulation, fostering of drug and alcohol dependencies, coercion and abuse of power....
Increasing the Success of Men's Programs
Thu, Nov 17, 2011
This interview with four leading practitioners -- Cindy Baskin , Jean Bernard, Alysa Golden and Alayne Hamilton -- explores the factors that makeprograms for men who are abusive...
Challenges Faced by Immigrant and Refugee Women Who Experience Abuse
Thu, Nov 17, 2011
Issues abused immigrant and refugee women deal with include:
Fear of jeopardizing Canadian status
Lack of information about Canadian laws and their rights as women
Fear of losing their children for...
How to Help a Friend: A Resource for Youth
Thu, Nov 17, 2011
How to help a friend who is being abused:
I went to this party one night and everyone was having a great time. After awhile my girlfriend and her steady started arguing. He was drinking a lot and so...
How to Help a Child and How to Help Children Who Witness Abuse
Thu, Nov 17, 2011
For Mothers
Understand that there is a reason for the child's behaviour, and acknowledge that in words for her. Children will work out reasons of their own for the turmoil, often blaming themselves...
How Racism Impacts the Response to Emotional Abuse
Wed, Nov 16, 2011
Within the context of immigration (particularly from the Caribbean), author Joan Wilkinson examines racism and emotional abuse. The findings reveal the need for more cultural sensitivity and...
How Nurses Can Help an Assaulted Woman
Wed, Nov 16, 2011
Role of Nursing Staff and Physicians with Assaulted Women
screening/identification
assessment/examination
documentation
safety planning
referral
For the Emergency Department Nurse
Triage in Abusive...
How Do I Respond to a Woman Who is Being Abused?
Wed, Nov 16, 2011
We know that abused women still rely most on friends, neighbours and family for support and help. You may also suspect or know that someone close to you is being abused.
Here are some ways you can...
How a Counsellor Can Help an Assaulted Woman
Wed, Nov 16, 2011
Find a safe time and place to discuss the situation.
Build trust by listening and supporting her in a non-judgemental manner.
Provide resources for practical assistance: child care,...
