Executive Council
February 13, 2017
Working to End Violence
Minister Discusses Cyber Violence during Roundtable Discussion
The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, led a roundtable discussion today with representatives from different organizations to discuss cyber violence against individuals. The session took place at the Hungry Heart Café in St. John’s as part of Violence Prevention Month. A list of participants at the roundtable can be found in the backgrounder below.
“Today’s roundtable was a very effective way for representatives from different organizations, with different perspectives, to come together to discuss a topic that is affecting many individuals from all age groups throughout our province. It is important for all participants in social media to reflect on the language being used and whether we, as Twitter followers, as Facebook friends, as virtual bystanders, are condoning online bullying when we don’t speak up. I encourage you to no longer be a by-stander. Do not let anyone take away your passion for doing what is right for fear of being verbally attacked or abused online. Empower yourself and encourage others not to turn a blind eye to cyber abuse.”
- The Honourable Cathy Bennett, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women
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.
“Cyberbullying is how violence begins – with shaming, insults and verbal abuse. We want the people of our province to live in safe, caring communities where there is respect for one another and any type of violence, including cyber bullying, is unacceptable. We all have a responsibility to address this issue. I ask Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to encourage discussion and take action against cyberbullying.”
- Minister Bennett
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 cyber violence.
- The discussion brought together different voices on the struggles facing individuals concerning cyber violence.
- There are many different forms of violence, including physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, spiritual, cultural, verbal, cyber and financial abuse and neglect.
- Information on the Violence Prevention Initiative can be found at www.gov.nl.ca/vpi.
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Media contact:
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Lisa Lawlor Media Relations Manager Women’s Policy Office 709-729-4839, 730-1568 lisalawlor@gov.nl.ca |
BACKGROUNDER
Participants in Roundtable
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Representatives from: English School District St. John’s Native Friendship Centre THRIVE Community Youth Network Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Planned Parenthood Sexual Health Centre LGBTQ Youth Group |
Regional Coordinating Committees Against Violence
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Burin Peninsula Voice Against Violence (BPVAV) 60 Atlantic Crescent P.O. Box 87 Marystown, NL AOE 2MO Tel: 709- 279-4030 Fax: 709- 279-5387 Email: bpvav@nf.aibn.com Web: www.bpvav.com/ |
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Coalition Against Violence Avalon East (CAVAE) 31 Peet Street, #215 St. John's, NL A1B 3W8 Tel: 709-757-0137 Fax: 709-754-4949 Email: cavae.save.now@gmail.com Web: www.coalitionagainstviolence.ca/ |
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Communities Against Violence (CAV) 30 A Cathedral Street, Harbour Grace Mailing Address: PO Box 250 Harbour Grace, NL A0A 2M0 Tel: 709-596-0726 Cell: 709-597-3161 Email: info@communitiesagainstviolence.org |
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Eastern Region Committee Against Violence (ERCAV) 105 Manitoba Dr., Suite 304 Clarenville, NL A5A 1K2 Tel: 709-466-4676 Fax: 709-466-4670 Email: ercav@gov.nl.ca Web: www.ercav.ca/home/ |
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Northern Committee Against Violence (NCAV) 279 West Street P.O. Box 847 St. Anthony, NL AOK 4SO Tel: 709-454-3351 Fax: 709-454-2334 Email: darlenerice@gov.nl.ca Web: www.ncav.ca/home/ |
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Roads to End Violence (REV) 157 Airport Boulevard Gander, NL A1V 1K6 Tel: 709-651-2250 Fax: 709-651-2295 Email: info@roadstoendviolence.ca Web: www.roadstoendviolence.ca/ |
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Southwestern Coalition to End Violence (SWCEV) 31 – 37 Gallant Street P.O. Box 621 Stephenville, NL A2N 3B5 Tel: 709-643-1022 / 643-5399 Fax: 709-643-2293 Email: swceviolence@gmail.com Web: swcev.ca/ |
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Violence Prevention Labrador (VPL) 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 Web: www.vplabrador.ca/home/ |
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Violence Prevention South and Central (VPSC) 5 Hardy Ave Grand Falls-Windsor, NL A2A 2P8 Tel: 709-489-8828 Fax: 709-489-8620 Email: ed@vpsc.ca Web: www.vpsc.ca/ |
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Violence Prevention West 98 Broadway Corner Brook, NL A2H 4C8 Tel: 709- 634-6606 Fax: 709-639-1093 Victoria Jones, Executive Director Email: violencepreventionwest@gmail.com Web: www.wrcev.ca/ |
2017 02 13 10:35 a.m.