Why Doesn’t Violence Against Women Stop?

 

Part of the reason violence against women and girls continues is because people are afraid to talk about domestic violence and other forms of gender-based violence.

For example, some survivors of domestic violence are scared for their safety and do not come forward. Sometimes, different manipulation tactics can be used against women to stop them from speaking out against abuse.

And, some people have been brought up to believe that what happens in the home is a private matter. This allows domestic violence to continue uninterrupted.

Men who chose to use violence against their partners may be in distress and may be feeling ashamed, alone or embarrassed.
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To create better outcomes for women and girls and to show the men and boys in your life how to make positive choices and own past mistakes, you can create safe spaces for them and help our community thrive.

 

Things You Can Do

1. To bring people together, set up a weekly or monthly meetup in your community where your male co-workers, colleagues, neighbours, friends and family members can share space, have conversations and support each other through the challenges each of you may be dealing with.

2. If you think he may be in distress, get him some support. Here are some services for men, specifically those from the immigrant and refugee communities that you can refer him to. What does he need support with? Click the dropdown menu for a list of options

  • FCJ Refugees can give him advice, counsel and support with an immigration issue. They address systemic issues that newly arrived refugee claimants face in Canada, including lack of resources, marginalization and discrimination.

    Acces Employment lists jobs from many employers. They also offer skill-building programs and services to newcomers.

    The YMCA can help if he’s looking for a new job or a new career in Canada. They will provide him with the support he needs to start his new life.

    JobStart provides employment support to immigrants and refugees, including credential validation services. ​

    Neighbourhood Link Support Services offers a six-week mentoring and workplace support program, including individual counselling and workshops.

  • To get support accessing and maintaining affordable housing, The Housing Help Centre (THHC) is a good place to start.

    Sojourn House provides emergency shelter and transitional housing services to newly arrived refugees.

    The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program is a counselling program designed to help participants stop their violent, abusive and controlling behaviours. They offer one-on-one counselling.

  • Newcomers Canada is Canada’s leading career and settlement event for newcomers.

    Programs for children and youth, new Canadians, families, women and seniors are offered at the Centre of Learning & Development.

    UReach Toronto is a resource centre connecting people with one another to impact our multicultural community.

  • Access Alliance provides services and addresses system inequities to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable immigrants, refugees, and their communities.

    Sherbourne Health provides counselling for stress management, conflict resolution and other mental health issues. You will be able to have regular visits with a family practitioner.

    Alliances for Healthier Communities find a Community Health Centre.

    The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT) is a community-based organization that assists victims of torture, war, genocide and crimes against humanity. It provides treatment, tools and support to enable refugees to heal from trauma and become active members of the community