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Halton Women’s Place is a non-profit organization devoted to assisting abused women and their dependent children. Shelter & support services for women as they establish violence-free lives in their community.
Halton Women’s Place is a non-profit organization devoted to assisting abused women and their dependent children. Shelter & support services for women as they establish violence-free lives in their community.
Read below about some of the good things happening around here:
Read below about some of the good things happening around here:
Hope in High Heels
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International Women’s Day #BreakTheBias
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Special Webinar for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
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The GRAND-PRIZE Winner
Congratulations to the Lottery for Hope GRAND-PRIZE Winner... Soulla F. (Ticket #4975034) Thank you so much to everyone who participated and helped spread the word about our 50/50 Lottery for Hope, commemorating November, Woman Abuse Prevention Month! Every ticket you purchased in the draw directly supports Halton Women's Place and all our programs and...Everything you need to know about the HWP Crisis Line
We know that time doesn't stop for women and families experiencing abuse. We know that you may need to call us at any time of the day, or whenever you happen to have the privacy to reach out. We know that you have questions about leaving an abusive relationship, finding out what your options...test for gala
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1. Different Types of Abuse Abuse is the attempt by one person to control another using fear, violence, intimidation. Abuse is not just physical. It may also be emotional, sexual, or psychological • Emotional Abuse — any words, facial expressions, gestures or actions that humiliate… shame… intimidate… threaten… control… or destroy self-worth • Sexual Abuse...The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women & Purple Bench Unveiling
[gallery ids="19273,19275,19274"] Message from Laurie Hepburn, Executive Director, Halton Women’s Place Today, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is a time to take action. December 6th, 2021, marks the 32nd anniversary of the Ecole Polytechnic Massacre when 14 women were senselessly murdered - because they were women and in...Hope in High Heels
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International Women’s Day #BreakTheBias
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Special Webinar for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
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The GRAND-PRIZE Winner
Congratulations to the Lottery for Hope GRAND-PRIZE Winner... Soulla F. (Ticket #4975034) Thank you so much to everyone who participated and helped spread the word about our 50/50 Lottery for Hope, commemorating November, Woman Abuse Prevention Month! Every ticket you purchased in the draw directly supports Halton Women's Place and all our programs and...Everything you need to know about the HWP Crisis Line
We know that time doesn't stop for women and families experiencing abuse. We know that you may need to call us at any time of the day, or whenever you happen to have the privacy to reach out. We know that you have questions about leaving an abusive relationship, finding out what your options...test for gala
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1. Different Types of Abuse Abuse is the attempt by one person to control another using fear, violence, intimidation. Abuse is not just physical. It may also be emotional, sexual, or psychological • Emotional Abuse — any words, facial expressions, gestures or actions that humiliate… shame… intimidate… threaten… control… or destroy self-worth • Sexual Abuse...The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women & Purple Bench Unveiling
[gallery ids="19273,19275,19274"] Message from Laurie Hepburn, Executive Director, Halton Women’s Place Today, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is a time to take action. December 6th, 2021, marks the 32nd anniversary of the Ecole Polytechnic Massacre when 14 women were senselessly murdered - because they were women and in...
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