Click here to download the Coalition Against Family Violence pamphlet poster for
Family Violence awareness week
Click here to download the Family Violence awareness week postcard
Click here to download the Territorial Expansion evaluation
Click here to download the Coalition Against Family Violence Pamphlet
Violence is not part
of our culture and should
have no place in our lives!
Vision
The Coalition Against Family Violence NWT envisions a peaceful, equitable society where all territorial residents, as individuals, members of families, communities, organizations and governments are valued, respected, safe and free from abuse, violence and inequalities.
It is a territorial interagency group that brings together individuals, non-government and government agencies to share information and undertake projects in keeping with the mandate. The Coalition meets once a month; specific project committees also meet at least monthly.
Purpose
To increase awareness of family violence issues for NWT residents.
To bring together like-minded people from all sectors of the community to develop, establish and implement specific actions or initiatives to address family violence issues and the needs of those people affected by family violence.
To work collectively to reduce the incidence of family violence and to more effectively respond to family violence in the NWT.
What the Coalition can do for you
Provide territorial information
Provide needed support
Advocate for your needs in the Legislative Assembly
Help you access funding (though the Coalition is not a funding body it can point you in the right direction)
Represent your voice at decision tables
Great territorial Networking - Have an impact on how governments and non-governments respond to family violence in your community
Past Coalition Projects
1999 Creation of the Coalition
2000 - Produced pamphlets on custody and peace bonds.
2000-2001Family Violence Prevention Research and Planning Coordination for Family Violence Awareness Week
2002 - Research Project – Family Violence in the NWT A survey of Costs, Services & Issues for Action
2003-2004 - Development of NWT Action Plan to Address Family Violence: Implementation and Awareness Community Tool Kit
2004-2005 - Supporting Community Prevention and Response to Family Violence (Phase I) - Fourteen workshops were offered in communities resulting in community action plans specific to individual community needs
2007 - Supporting Community Prevention and Response to Family Violence Phase II Sharing Triumphs Video
2008 - Expansion of the Coalition
Family Violence Awareness Week
The Coalition organizes the theme/materials and holds a territorial launch once a year. This includes a resource kit, poster, and various promotion items that are sent to every community in the NWT and extra materials are always available on request.
CORE MEMBERS OF COALITION AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE
o Status of Women Council of the NWT
o Native Women’s Association of the NWT
o Centre for Northern Families
o NWT Seniors Society
o NWT Council for Persons with Disabilities
o GNWT Department of Justice
o Family Support Centre, Hay River
o GNWT Department of Health and Social Services
o NWT Housing Corporation
o Salvation Army
o GNWT Department of the Executive
o YWCA
o RCMP
o Yellowknife Health and Social Services Authority
o GNWT Department of Education, Culture, and Employment
o NWT John Howard Society
o Victim Services
If you would like to get involved with the Coalition or know more about our efforts to prevent family violence all you have to do is call us toll free at
1-888-234-4485 or email council@statusofwomen.nt.ca
Coalition Against Family Violence NWT
c/o Status of Women Council of the NWT
Box 1320
Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Phone: 888-234-4485
Fax: 867-873-0285
E-mail: council@statusofwomen.nt.ca
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