Intimate Partner Violence 101 Community Information Session - Mitchell

Intimate Partner Violence 101 Community Information Session - Mitchell

By StopVAW Coordinating Committee of Perth County

Overview

Come to this session to learn the signs of IPV, how you can help someone, and connect with vital community resources on the spot.

Are you concerned about a loved one, friend or coworker? Do you worry that something isn't right in their relationship but you don't know how to help?

Join us at this FREE community information session about Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). During the session you will:

  • Learn about different types of abuse that make up IPV
  • Learn how to recognize the signs of IPV in your own or someone else's relationship
  • Hear from survivors about their experiences of IPV
  • Learn what to say to help support someone experiencing or perpetrating IPV
  • Connect with local community resources and support programs

On-site Community Resources :

  • Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services
  • Emily Murphy Centre
  • Victim Services Huron Perth
  • Family Services Perth-Huron
  • Huron-Perth Children's Aid Society
  • Huron Perth Public Health
  • CMHA Huron Perth
  • Shelterlink
  • City of Stratford Social Services
  • Stratford Police Services
  • Ontario Provincial Police
  • and many more.

If you cannot join us in Mitchell, we will be hosting a similar session in other communities throughout Perth County:

  • Monday February 17th in St. Marys (Little Falls Public School)
  • Wednesday March 11th in Listowel (Listowel Eastdale Public School)
  • Monday April 13th in Milverton (Milverton Public School)
  • May in Stratford (date & location still TBD)

You can register to attend one of the other sessions by following StopVAW on Eventbrite and social media @stopvawperth or by visiting our website: www.stopvaw.ca.

Category: Community, Other

Good to know

Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • ages 14+
  • In person
  • Free parking

Location

Upper Thames Elementary School

165 Frances Street

#E Mitchell, ON N0K 1N0 Canada

How do you want to get there?

Agenda
6:15 PM - 6:30 PM

Arrival and Self-serve Dinner

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

IPV 101 Presentation Part 1: How to recognize the signs of IPV

7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Time to connect with local resources and supports

Frequently asked questions

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Free
Jan 27 · 6:30 PM EST