The new study by Interval House also found that even if women do come forward, 66% of Ontario residents believe they can be lying or exaggerating.
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Canada launches the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Led by five commissioners, the inquiry investigated the root causes of systemic violence, state neglect, and the high rates of disappearance and murder of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.
The commission reviewed past and current research, conducted forensic analysis of police records, and heard testimony from over 1,500 survivors, family members, and experts across community and institutional hearings. The final report and subsequent recommendations were released in 2019.
The 3rd World Conference of Women’s Shelters (3WCWS) was held in the Hague, the Netherlands on November 3-6, 2015. The conference was attended by 1,000 people from 115 countries. Speakers included Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, and Hollywood actress Ashley Judd. As well as high-profile speakers, the Conference was addressed by many survivors of domestic violence who told their stories in a powerful and impactful way.
When Tim’s wife Julyan, passed away, Tim honoured her legacy with some very special gifts to Interval House.
Art is one of the great connectors at Interval House; it’s also the universal language for families from different backgrounds. In 2015, we witnessed the powerful healing force of art in action when our moms and kids worked together to create a cheerful mural donated to Emily’s House, a local children’s hospice.