Domestic violence is a pervasive problem in Canada, accounting for 30% of all incidents of violence reported to police in 2018. Each survivor’s story is unique, and each must navigate her own set of challenges and build on her own strengths. Many of the women walking through Dixon’s doors are not alone in their journey to …
What challenges do mothers face when fleeing an abuser? Read More »
If you’ve never navigated the process of becoming a Canadian citizen, you might not understand just how complicated this process is. Today we’re going to look at the Canadian citizenship process, and how this can be a barrier for immigrant women fleeing violence.
For many of us, our main source of information about domestic violence is the news. News reports play an important role in shaping the public’s perceptions of violence as a personal or social problem. Public perceptions can have profound effects on the experiences of women fleeing violence. Public opinion can influence a woman’s decision to …
Why Representation Matters to Women Experiencing Violence Read More »
Each time you access a file through your web browser, the browser caches (i.e. stores) it. In this way, the files (including any images on the page) do not have to be newly retrieved from the remote web site each time you click the Back or Forward buttons.
If you want to remove all traces of the websites you have browsed, you have to clear your browser’s cache.
