Executive Council
February 5, 2016
Working to End Violence
Minister Discusses Violence Prevention Issues during Roundtable
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, led a roundtable discussion today with representatives from different organizations to discuss ways to stop violence against individuals. The session took place at the Hungry Heart Caf� in St. John�s as part of Violence Prevention Month.
�No one should ever be made to feel threatened or harassed and we all have a responsibility to reach out and take action against all forms of violence. Our government supports building safe, violence-free environments where no one feels threatened in their homes, communities, schools or workplaces. As a wife and mom to two young boys, I know the importance of talking about ways to end violence and instilling in our young people at an early age the importance of fairness, equality and respect to everyone. Violence Prevention Month offers a great opportunity to continue this conversation and foster education and understanding so we can all help stop violence and harassment.�
- The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women
The Coalition Against Violence Avalon East has spearheaded a social media campaign this year called #OneIdeaNL. It challenges all residents to join the conversation on Twitter and Facebook and share their ideas on how to stop violence.
�There are several forms of violence that need to be brought to the forefront. The #OneIdeaNL campaign aims to start the conversation on identifying ways to stop violence in our homes, workplaces and communities.�
- Catherine Dwyer, Executive Director, Coalition Against Violence Avalon East
The Provincial Government is focused on achieving long-term solutions for those most at risk of violence by educating and creating awareness through campaigns such as Respect Women, the Prevention of Violence Against Older Persons, Purple Ribbon, and the Cybersafe Girl Initiative.
For more information about the Provincial Government�s Violence Prevention Initiative, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/vpi.
QUICK FACTS
- February is Violence Prevention Month and Minister Cathy Bennett led a roundtable discussion today on violence.
- The discussion brought together different voices on the struggles facing individuals concerning violence.
- There are many different forms of violence, including physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, spiritual, cultural, verbal and financial abuse and neglect.
- Information on the Violence Prevention Initiative can be found at www.gov.nl.ca/vpi.
- 30 -
Media contact(s):
Lynn Robinson Media Relations Manager Women�s Policy Office 709-729-1795 lynnrobinson@gov.nl.ca |
Catherine Dwyer Executive Director Coalition Against Violence Avalon East 709-743-3049 cavae.save.now@gmail.com |
BACKGROUNDER
Participants in Roundtable
Representatives from:
Choices for Youth
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities
St. John�s Native Friendship Centre
Seniors Resource Centre
Regional Coordinating Committees Against Violence
Burin Peninsula Voice Against Violence Krista Foote, Executive Director 60 Atlantic Crescent P.O. Box 87 Marystown, NL AOE 2MO Phone: 709-279-4030 Fax: 709-279-5387 E-mail: bpvav@nf.aibn.com |
Coalition Against Violence Avalon East Catherine Dwyer, Executive Director 31 Peet Street, #215 St. John's, NL A1B 3W8 Phone: 709-757-0137 Fax: 709-754-4949 Email: cavae.save.now@gmail.com |
Communities Against Violence Stacy Harris, Regional Coordinator Phone: 709-596-0726 Cell: 709-597-3161 30 A Cathedral Street, Hr. Grace P.O. Box 130 Carbonear, NL A1Y 1B6 Email: info@communitiesagainstviolence.org |
Eastern Region Committee Against Violence Tracey Fleming, Executive Director 105 Manitoba Dr., Suite 304 Clarenville, NL A5A 1K2 Tel: 709-466-4676 Fax: 709-466-4670 Email: ercav@gov.nl.ca |
Northern Committee Against Violence Darlene Rice, Executive Director 279 West Street P.O. Box 847 St. Anthony, NL AOK 4SO Tel: 709-454-3351 Fax: 709-454-2334 E-mail: darlenerice@gov.nl.ca |
Roads to End Violence Lori Oram, Executive Director 157 Airport Blvd. Gander, NL A1V 1K6 Phone: 709-651-2250 Fax: 709-651-2295 Email: theroadstoendviolence@nf.aibn.com |
Southwestern Coalition to End Violence Bernice Hancock, Coordinating Agency Representative 31 � 37 Gallant Street P.O. Box 621 Stephenville, NL A2N 3B5 Phone: 709-643-1022, 643-5399 Fax: 709-643-2293 E-mail: swceviolence@gmail.com |
Violence Prevention Labrador Carmen Hancock, Executive Director P.O. Box 23 Forteau, NL A0K 2P0 Tel: 709-931-2600 Toll Free: 1-866-446-8080 Fax: 709-931-2601 Email: coordinator@vplabrador.ca |
Violence Prevention South and Central Linda Nuotio, Executive Director 5 Hardy Avenue Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2P8 Phone: 709-489-8828 Fax: 709-489-8620 Email: ed@vpsc.ca |
Western Regional Coalition to End Violence Victoria Jones, Executive Director 2 Carmen Avenue P.O. Box 373 Corner Brook, NL A2H 6E3 Tel: 709-634-6606 Fax: 709-639-1093 E-mail: wrcoalitiontoendviolence@gmail.com |
2016 02 05 10:40 a.m.