Women Abuse
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Men and women in Simcoe County to rock their high heels for a good causeIt’s that time of year when wearing a pair of heels and going for a walk will make a big difference for women and children fleeing violence in the Barrie area.CanadaSep 6, 2023
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Barrie shelter raising concerns over inflation’s impact on women living with abuseThe Barrie Women and Children’s Shelter says inflation and the higher cost of living are making it harder for women experiencing domestic abuse to leave their abuser.CanadaNov 17, 2022
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Barrie shelter launches Wrapped In Courage Campaign to support victims of abuseAmid a growing need, the Barrie Women and Children’s Shelter is marking the start of Women Abuse Prevention Month with the launch of its annual Wrapped in Courage Campaign.CanadaNov 1, 2022
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Painting the Town Purple: Londoners show support to end domestic violenceNov. 15 is the official Wear purple day in support of the LAWC’s Shine the Light campaign to show women and girls who have been abused they are not alone.CanadaNov 15, 2021
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COVID-19 pandemic led to anxiety surge, particularly among women: studyMany women found themselves bearing the brunt of household work and facing an increased risk of domestic violence, the research found.CanadaOct 8, 2021
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London, Ont., program sees increase in calls, visits relating to domestic abuse during pandemicThe St. Joseph’s Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program is urging anyone who believes they are in danger to contact them for support.HealthNov 8, 2020
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9th annual Shine the Light on Women Abuse campaign will turn London’s Victoria Park purpleThe Lighting of the Tree of Hope ceremony gets underway at 5:30 p.m. at Victoria Park.CanadaNov 1, 2018
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London Lightning to host annual Shine the Light gameThe Lightning will be wearing purple jersey's in honour of the Shine the light on Women Abuse campaign.SportsNov 28, 2017
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Wear Purple Day: Londoners are decking out in purple to raise awareness for women abuseThe Shine the Light campaign recognizes Women Abuse Awareness and Prevention month, which runs the month of November.CanadaNov 15, 2017
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