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.
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.
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.
We can change that by creating safe and brave spaces where you and your male neighbours, friends and family members can talk openly about your experiences and your feelings.
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.
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.
We can change that by creating safe and brave spaces where you and your male neighbours, friends and family members can talk openly about your experiences and your feelings.
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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. |
Employment or Legal Assistance
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.
FCJ Refugees
Locations in North York, Mississauga and Scarborough.
FCJ Refugees
Locations in North York, Mississauga and Scarborough.
Acces Employment lists jobs from many employers. They also offer skill-building programs and services to newcomers.
Acces Employment
Multiple locations throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
Acces Employment
Multiple locations throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
The YMCA can help if you are looking for a new job, career or starting a new life in Canada. They will provide you with the support you need to begin your new life.
YMCA
Phone: 416-928-9622 or 1-800-223-8024
YMCA
Phone: 416-928-9622 or 1-800-223-8024
JobStart offers employment support for immigrants and refugees, including credential validation services.
JobStart
41 Chauncey Avenue, Toronto, ON M8Z 2Z2 Phone: 416-231-2295
JobStart
41 Chauncey Avenue, Toronto, ON M8Z 2Z2 Phone: 416-231-2295
Neighbourhood Link Support Services offers a six-week job coaching and support program for newcomers, including one-on-one counselling and workshops.
Neighbourhood Link Support Services
Multiple locations throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
Neighbourhood Link Support Services
Multiple locations throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
HOUsing
To get support accessing and maintaining affordable housing, The Housing Help Centre (THHC) is a good place to start.
The Housing Help Centre
Multiple locations. See their website for details.
The Housing Help Centre
Multiple locations. See their website for details.
Provides emergency shelter and transitional housing services to newly arrived refugees.
Sojourn House
101 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2V2
Shelter: (416) 864-0515 Transitional Housing: (416) 864-9900 Administration: (416) 864-9136
Sojourn House
101 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2V2
Shelter: (416) 864-0515 Transitional Housing: (416) 864-9900 Administration: (416) 864-9136
Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture is a community-based organization that helps victims of torture, war, genocide and crimes against humanity. They provide treatment, tools and support to allow refugees to heal from trauma and become active community members.
Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture
194 Jarvis St 2nd floor, Toronto, ON M5B 2B7
Phone: 416-363-1066
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.
Social and Recreational Activities
Newcomers Canada is Canada's leading career and settlement event for newcomers.
Newcomers Canada
Newcomers Canada
Programs for children and youth, new Canadians, families, women and seniors are offered at the Centre of Learning & Development.
Centre of Learning & Development Toronto
Phone: 647-493-2462
Centre of Learning & Development Toronto
Phone: 647-493-2462
This is a resource centre connecting people with one another to impact our multicultural community.
UReach Toronto
Phone: 416-226-6620 x2708
UReach Toronto
Phone: 416-226-6620 x2708
Syrian Active Volunteer was created to help refugees during their transition period in Canada.
Syrian Active Volunteer
3095 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON L5A 2G9 Phone: 1-877-257-9742
Syrian Active Volunteer
3095 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON L5A 2G9 Phone: 1-877-257-9742
Health and Wellness Centres
Access Alliance provides services and addresses system inequities to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable immigrants, refugees, and their communities.
Access Alliances
Multiple locations
Access Alliances
Multiple locations
Provides counselling for stress management, conflict resolution and other mental health issues. You will be able to have regular visits with a family practitioner.
Sherbourne Health
333 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2S5 Phone: 416-324-4180
Sherbourne Health
333 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2S5 Phone: 416-324-4180
Find a Community Health Centre.
Alliance for Healthier Communities
Locations throughout Ontario
Alliance for Healthier Communities
Locations throughout Ontario