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Why doesn’t violence against women stop?

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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.
 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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YMCA
Phone: 416-928-9622 or 1-800-223-8024
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JobStart provides employment support to immigrants and refugees, including credential validation services. ​

​​JobStart
​41 Chauncey Avenue, Toronto, ON M8Z 2Z2  Phone: 416-231-2295
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Neighbourhood Link Support Services offers a six-week mentoring and workplace support program, including individual counselling and workshops.

Neighbourhood Link Support Services
Multiple locations throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
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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.

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

Sojourn House
​101 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2V2
Shelter Phone: 416-864-0515, Transitional Housing Phone: 416-864-9900, Administration Phone: 416-864-9136
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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.
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Social and Recreational Activities
Newcomers Canada is Canada’s leading career and settlement event for newcomers.

​Newcomers Canada
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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
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This is a resource centre connecting people with one another to impact our multicultural community.

UReach Toronto
​Phone: 416-226-6620 x2708
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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
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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 Alliance
​Multiple locations throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
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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
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Find a Community Health Centre.

Alliance for Healthier Communities
​​Locations throughout Ontario.
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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.

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  • Home
  • About
    • Meet the Team
    • Meet Our Board
    • Values
    • Blog
    • Contact us
    • Work With Us!
  • What We Do
    • Campaigns >
      • Uncomposed
      • Boys Don’t Cry
      • Day After Day
      • Be There
      • Remodelling Our Masculinities
      • Songs for Murdered Sisters
      • Prevent Online Sexual Exploitation >
        • prévenir l’exploitation sexuelle en ligne
    • Technical Assistance
    • Partnerships >
      • Men of Quality
    • Projects
    • Publications
  • Engage
    • Take The Pledge
    • Consent Quiz
    • How to be an ally
    • Youth Advocates (Canada)
    • Youth Advisors (Ontario)
    • Events
  • Donate
  • Walk a Mile
  • Workshops
  • Order Materials
  • Francais
    • Non Composé
    • Jour après jour
    • Jeunes Défenseurs
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    • ASSISTANCE TECHNIQUE
    • NOS INITIATIVES FRANCOPHONES
    • BOÎTE À OUTILS DESTINÉE AUX ALLIÉS DE L’ÉGALITÉ DES GENRES
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