Understanding Violence

Gender-based violence is violence that is committed against someone based on their gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender.

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Signs of High Risk

Although we don’t want to think about violence happening in our community, knowing how to separate what partner violence really looks like versus what we’re taught in the media, can have a big impact on the folks you are near to.

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Helping A Friend

You might not think that any of your friends, family, neighbours, coworkers, or classmates are ever going to be abused. No one expects this, but we do have to prepare for it.

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Alcohol and Consent

We dream of a world where folks can ask for what they want without fear of being shamed or needing alcohol as courage or an excuse. We know that alcohol is the most common weapon used in sexual assault and that folks shame and blame survivors for drinking.

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Understanding Consent

Thanks to fabulous work of survivors, community activists, and educators, our cultural understanding of consent has exploded in growth in the last decade. There is always more to learn though!

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16 Days of Activism Reading List

DWS has got a fab selection of books to deepen our understanding of how gender-based violence happens and to create a world based on consent

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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

From November 25 to December 10 we call on everyone to take action to end gender-based violence. Why do we need 16 Days?

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DWS Emergency Housing and 24 Hour Support Always Available

Dawson Women’s Shelter is suspending all non-emergency in-person programming while continuing to offer emergency shelter and 24 Hour Support.

Dawson Women's ShelterNovember 24, 2020

Trans Day of Remembrance 2020

Today is Trans Day of Remembrance. We work to end transphobic violence and we celebrate with joy the incredibleness, talents, and diversity of the trans community. Already in 2020, thirty seven trangender people have been murdered.

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TDOR Reading List

This Friday, November 20th is Trans Day of Remembrance. DWS has got some great books about trans identities if you’re looking to do some TDOR reading. Drop-in (please call first during covid) to borrow one of these awesome reads!

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16 Days of Activism Instagram Live Chats

From November 25 to December 10 we call on everyone to take action to end gender-based violence.

DWS is hosting a series of chats on Instagram Live.

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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

From November 25 to December 10 we call on everyone to take action to end gender-based violence. Check out all the events and activities organized by many awesome groups in Dawson. Keep an eye on dawsonwomensshelter.com for calendar updates, event details, and daily blog posts.

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