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The report provides an overview of femicide in Ontario from November 1st -November 25th, 2021. It is important to note that the information pertaining to these femicide cases may be incomplete due to ongoing police investigations. As investigations continue there will likely be further details released, allowing for a more thorough analysis of femicide trends in Ontario. It is also important to note the total number of confirmed femicides may not be accurate. The OAITH femicide list relies on media reporting to track femicide cases and as a result these totals may not capture all of the femicide victims who may have been omitted from media coverage.

This resource list provides a summary of resources that may be helpful for direct service agencies and care givers related to safe sleeping for newborns, infants and children.

Although the Yukon Women's Coalition (YWC) has successfully advocated for some
changes to the City of Whitehorse Vehicle for Hire (VFH) Bylaw (2018-26), it is evident
that taxis are still not a safe transportation option, particularly for Indigenous women.
In response to a public outcry about sexualized violence that occurred in a Whitehorse
taxi in early 2021, YWC launched a survey to hear directly from community members
about what was happening and what needs to change.

This report outlines the results and contains graphic descriptions of violence. 
The survey was available to the public in both French and English for nine days in
February 2021. During this period, 174 people responded, 160 of whom identified as
women. The report details the results.

*Note- contains descriptions of violence which may be impactful for readers.

Outlines safe sleep places, unsafe sleep accessories, other sleep environments and the risks, appropriate sleepwear for babies

Outlines safe sleep places, unsafe sleep accessories, other sleep environments and the risks, appropriate sleepwear for babies

Outlines safe sleeping practices, information on bed
sharing and provides an assessment to provide
estimated risk of bed sharing based on individual risk
factors throughout pregnancy and following birth.

Outlines safe sleeping practices, information on bed
sharing and provides an assessment to provide
estimated risk of bed sharing based on individual risk
factors throughout pregnancy and following birth.

Best practices for service providers to ensure safe sleep for infants.

Outlines risk of nicotine exposure during pregnancy and on children and provides strategies to reduce second and third hand smoke exposure.

Outlines risk of nicotine exposure during pregnancy and on children and provides strategies to reduce second and third hand smoke exposure.