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SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE of DURHAM
(formerly "Survivor Advocacy Committee")
Educate and Advocate to Prevent Woman Abuse
Leslie Morgan Steiner:
"Why Does She Stay?"
Advocacy: Get Involved!
Click on the photos below to see more, hear more, know more. Then rejoin us. Let's end violence
in Durham Region.....
TOGETHER
 1 woman in 3 will experience assault or abuse in her lifetime in Canada. Who will it be in your family? What Can You Do? |  Teen Dating Advice |  We have a responsibility to model and teach "self-care" |
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 Finally Free> Moving on.... |  I know I can help, and I know a few more who can too>>>>> |  "I found a centre that really understands me, my culture, my religion. And could actually help me safely assert my rights here in Durham. |
 Men of Quality are NOT Threatened by Women of Equality. |  How to Stop Hurting the Woman you Love - advice and tips for the abusive man who genuinely wants to change and save his relationship, or ensure that the next one works |  Happy Healthy Women not Just Survivors...The Healing Journey can be long and challenging, but Joy, Love and Peace can result. |
 However, despite the evidence from available data that older women are at greater risk of abuse and violence, older women have not been mainstreamed into ongoing research and discussion on violence against women. |  Beautiful song with thought provoking images to say "NO" - women are... |  Youth Unite to discuss using social media to end violence against women & its challenges |
 From Hurt to Hope - Stop Abuse Now and Forever |  Video explaining why research and a commitment of money is essential to solving this tough problem |  Using Social Media to end VAW |
 Advocate for wear purple day in all schools in November |  We don't do enough in our schools. You know "pink shirt day" for bullying? Well "wear purple day" in November is even more necessary. |  A high percentage of women who are abused display traits of codependency |
 Our patriarchal society perpetuates the abuse of women and girls. Ultimately,it comes down to men of quality not being threatened by women of equality. |  Retreat - freely - and start over......with help. Heal. Apply at Paths of Courage Healing and Retreat Centre |  Outward Bound Women of Courage program - financial assistance available through fundraising |
 It's important that all women know what their rights are-we have a responsibility to educate all women AND MEN about their human rights - Museum Piece |  What if I suspect abuse is happening in my neighbourhood? What if I've witnessed it? DON'T BE A BYSTANDER! |  Affirmations - quotes about positive change, growth, development, opportunity = daily therapy and smile |
 1 woman in every 6 days is violently murdered by her intimate partner |  It is not her fault. No matter what. She is not to blame. No matter what. Abuse is a choice. Choose to hold him accountable. |  Everyone has a responsibility to CHANGE the future of Durham Region, our future, our kids' future, our grandkids' future. Do it now! |
 DURHAM REGION: "only 1100 of 3800 domestic violence calls resulted in criminal charges" - November 2015 |  TEACH ACTIVELY! don't teach passively. We deserve respect. |  Asking the right questions - not "why doesn't she leave?" but "why does he abuse her?" |
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