News

New e-workshop! ~ Technology and VAW
For those of you who missed our in-person workshops last year, we have created an online version to be delivered in 4 sections over the months of January and February 2012. 

Click on the link to access Section 1: Cordless and Cell Phones 

This presenation looks at the changing nature of anti-violence work given the development of new communication technology.  It highlights both the risks and the benefits to women who have experienced violence and suggests some safety strategies in relation to cordless and cell phones.  Time: Approximately 25 minutes

OAITH's WEBINARS
Check out our webinar page under resources in the menu - listen to previously recorded webinar sessions and look for dates of upcoming sessions.

NEW RESOURCES MAILED OUT to Women's Shelters in Ontario!! 
Film: Feminist Anti-Violence Counselling: Supporting women who have experienced violence. 
A dramatization of a counselling session with a woman who has fled abuse.  This film is useful for training new staff who will work with women using a feminist, strength-based approach to counselling and support.   

 FUNDING ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND THANKS!
OAITH wants to extend a sincere thank you to the province of Ontario by way of the Ontario Women's Directorate, for funding the development of the training resources completed this past year. They include: 4 films and accompanying discussion guides, VAW Risk Assessment E-Training, the policy writing guide, the intermediate Anti-Oppression Training for VAW and several new developments on our website including a electronic resource library!  

These resources have been made available free of charge to all VAW organizations in Ontario.  If you are a VAW organization and haven't received copies of these resources, please email oaithtraining@web.ca and we will ensure you get your copies right away.

 Risk Assessment for VAW Organizations; An e-Learning Workshop
This a free training designed for VAW (violence against women) front-line workers exploring the issue of risk assessment and safety planning and reviewing the associated tools. The workshop will support knowledge and skill building that focuses on providing services in a feminist, anti-oppressive framework. 
Go the Practice Tools in the Resource Section of this website to access the workshop.  Then just click on the links.

  Take action now on two important issues!!

November 10, 2010

Demand more funding for Sisters in Spirit research and advocacy

The federal government refuses to continue research funding for Sisters in Spirit, which documents the murder and disappearance of Aboriginal women in Canada. A recent announcement of $10 million for work on the issue is also disgracefully small and raises serious concerns for the Native Women's Association of Canada and women's equality groups across the country.  Find out what you can do at our Action! page.

Oppose proposed law to blame and punish asylum seekers

Bill C-49, the new so-called federal "anti-human smuggling" law endangers women refugees, their children and women trafficked into Canada.  It blames the victims and calls for them to be jailed for up to a year, among other punishments.  Women and children fleeing violence have to use any means of escape.  Others are trafficked against they will into Canada. Our Action! section has information to help you oppose this Bill along with women's groups, refugee rights organizations and many others.