If domestic abuse is one of the most underreported crimes, domestic abuse by police officers is virtually an invisible one. It is frighteningly difficult to track or prevent—and it has escaped America’s most recent awakening to the many ways in which some police misuse their considerable powers. http://highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/police-domestic-violence/ If your abuser is an officer of…
Think newspapers’ obituary sections are just about dying? Think again. They’re celebrations of humanity — with lessons for us all, according to data analyst Lux Narayan. New York City resident Lux Narayan (TED Talk: What I learned from 2,000 obituaries) jokes that he starts his mornings with scrambled eggs and a side of “let’s see…
http://ideas.ted.com/the-best-possible-thing-you-can-do-to-help-your-child-through-your-divorce/ Most kids will suffer for a short time after a marriage ends, but what exacerbates and extends their stress and anxiety is when they feel torn between two parents, says communication researcher Tamara Afifi. Fifteen years ago, I was doing field research for one of my first studies on divorce (TEDxUCSB Talk: The impact…
Talking Points 13 Reasons Why is a fictional story based on a widely known novel and is meant to be a cautionary tale. You may have similar experiences and thoughts as some of the characters in 13RW. People often identify with characters they see on TV or in movies. However, it is important to remember…
Why are some people more resilient than others—and can it be taught? As Kay Wilson struggled to make her way through a Jerusalem forest after being repeatedly stabbed by a Palestinian terrorist, she distracted herself from her agony by playing the song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” in her mind, composing a new piano arrangement while…
More than 230 Canadians a day are victims of family violence that are reported to police, Canada’s chief public health officer says in releasing a new report on a seldom discussed issue. Dr. Gregory Taylor’s 2016 report on the state of public health focuses on family violence, including sexual, emotional and financial abuse, as well…
Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) is a coalition of organizations who have come to gether to ensure all women in Ontario the right to access public family law to resolve their family law disputes. They have produced a number of Family Law videos in American Sign Language (ASL) including the following titles: Understanding The…
All cyclists in Ontario involved in car accidents have access to accident insurance benefits, even if the accident was their fault. Ontario roads can be dangerous for bicyclists, especially on our busy Toronto streets. Most people don’t know what to do after a car accident, especially cyclists. People are usually not thinking clearly, or they…
Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth is a registered charitable organization. In addition to annual funding from the Ministry of the Attorney General, VSBGP is sponsored in part by the following organizations and businesses:
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My experience volunteering with Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth has been both challenging as well as positive. The training that we... Read More