Why Didn’t you say Something? The Socio-Cultural Barriers to Recognizing and Fleeing Abuse

 It is estimated that over 80% of women and girls who experience violence at the hands of an intimate partner, spouse, or relative do not report the abuse. When women are fleeing violence, one of the most important factors in getting help, is having an effective support network. However, confiding in this support network can …

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Dixon Transition Society Receives Ecclesiastical Insurance’s Community Impact Award

Dixon Transition Society is excited to have been awarded a Community Impact Grant this year! We look forward to implementing positive and sustainable changes in our community through this funding. About the Community Impact Grant Community Impact Grants are provided to registered charitable organizations across Canada for specific projects that make a positive and sustained …

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How a Lack of Resources Affects Women in Rural Communities

Living away from the city can provide many benefits, but for a woman experiencing domestic violence, the distance only adds isolation. Women living in rural communities experience domestic violence rates that are nearly twice as high as those in urban areas.    Women living in a small community also face many additional barriers to fleeing an abuser. Lack of accessible resources, knowing everyone …

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