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Ableism and Gender-Based Violence

Resources, links, and videos for folks to unlearn ableism and become better allies to disabled folks.

Education, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterDecember 2, 2023abelism, oppression, disability, justice, invisible disability, curb-cut effect, diability, disabled, 16 Days of ActivismComment

World AIDS Day

December 1st is World AIDS Day. Why should we as anti-violence activists care about the stigma that folks living with HIV or AIDS face?

16 Days of Activism - Community Workshops

Learn the warning signs of abuse and how to help a friend.

Education, Connection, DWS Events, Helping A Friend, Supporting Survivors, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterNovember 20, 202316 Days of Activism, gendered violence, gender-based violence, learning, workshop, education, skills, supporting survivors, preventionComment

Bystander Intervention

We know that feeling in our stomach when something is wrong, but very rarely are we taught the skills to interrupt behaviour that can lead to sexual assault

Alcohol & Consent

Alcohol is the most common weapon used in sexual assaults and yet survivors are shamed for drinking.

Education, ConsentDawson Women's ShelterMay 17, 2023alcohol, consent, sexual assault, sexual violence, prevention, taking action, 16 Days, 16 Days of Activism, don't be that guy, bystander intervention, date rape

Raise the Bar: Chats with Viki

Viki from Diamond Tooth Gerties and Crickett from DWS chat about how bartenders and servers can practice skills to interrupt sexual violence. Guest appearance by Captain Porkchop!

Helping a Friend

Telling someone about violence, abuse, harassment, or coercion takes a tremendous amount of bravery. Most survivors never tell a helping professional about the violence they have experienced.

Recognizing Risk

By learning the signs of lethality in an abusive relationship, friends and family can help to keep women and children safe and prevent femicide.

16 Days of Activism - Community Workshops

Learn the warning signs of abuse and how to help a friend.

Education, Connection, DWS Events, Helping A Friend, Supporting Survivors, Taking Action, Understanding ViolenceDawson Women's ShelterNovember 1, 202216 Days of Activism, gendered violence, gender-based violence, learning, workshop, education, skills, supporting survivors, preventionComment

Alcohol and Consent

Alcohol is the most common weapon used in sexual assaults and yet survivors are shamed for drinking.

Education, ConsentDawson Women's ShelterMay 16, 2022alcohol, consent, sexual assault, sexual violence, prevention, taking action, 16 Days, 16 Days of Activism

Alcohol and Consent

Alcohol is the most common weapon used in sexual assaults and yet survivors are shamed for drinking.

Education, ConsentDawson Women's ShelterDecember 5, 2021alcohol, consent, sexual assault, sexual violence, prevention, taking action, 16 Days, 16 Days of Activism

What is AIDS Stigma?

December 1st is World AIDS Day. Why should we as anti-violence activists care about the stigma that folks living with HIV or AIDS face?

Helping Our Kids Create a World Without Violence

Skills, tips, and creative conversations to have with our kids about creating consent culture.

Education, Understanding Violence, Consent, HFHBDawson Women's ShelterNovember 28, 2021sexual assault, sexual violence, prevention, taking action, 16 Days, 16 Days of Activism, support, skills, violence, power, safety, consent, kids, children, parenting

Signs of High Risk

By learning the signs of lethality in an abusive relationship, friends and family can help to keep women and children safe and prevent femicide.

Raise the Bar - Chat with Viki from Gerties

Viki from Diamond Tooth Gerties and Crickett from DWS chat about how bartenders and servers can practice skills to interrupt sexual violence. Guest appearance by Captain Porkchop!

Raise the Bar Dawson

Dawson Women's Shelter is challenging all bar and restaurant staff in Dawson to participate in our Raise the Bar Workshops this summer to prevent sexual violence.

Lies We're Taught About Stalking

Links to DWS’ Instagram chat with activist and educator Julie S. Lalonde as well as resources to prevent stalking.

Helping Our Kids Create a World Without Violence

Skills, tips, and creative conversations to have with our kids about creating consent culture.

Bystander Intervention

We know that feeling in our stomach when something is wrong, but very rarely are we taught the skills to interrupt behaviour that can lead to sexual assault or partner violence.

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