2016
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Domestic Violence Doesn't Discriminate
December 14, 2016
The tragic death of Dr. Elana Fric-Shamji has left three children without a mother and a community of family members, friends and colleagues ...
Holiday Work Parties - One Thing to be on the Lookout For
December 01, 2016
Work holiday parties are a great way to end the year. They’re good opportunities to socialize with your co-workers and talk about things you ...
How to Keep the Holiday Work Party Safe & Happy
December 01, 2016
‘Tis the season for holiday work parties. With many people celebrating during the month of December - Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and ...
16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence in the Workplace
November 25, 2016
Domestic violence is an issue that affects us all. You might have even experienced it firsthand yourself. Or maybe you have a friend, a family ...
5 Ways to Help a Co-Worker Who is Being Abused
November 22, 2016
Domestic abuse doesn’t stay in the home. It often follows the victim to work, resulting in issues for the victim, a disruptive workplace or ...
Kindness is Easy - Simple Ways we can all Practice Kindness
November 22, 2016
When we walk through the doors of our workplaces, we don’t leave our personal lives behind. We think that we can put away a bad morning with ...
Family Violence Is Drastically Harming Canadians’ Health
November 16, 2016
Every four days in Canada, a woman dies at the hands of a family member. And every single day, there are over 230 reported victims of domestic ...
10 Ways to Foster a Healthy and Safe Workplace
October 26, 2016
Having a safe and healthy workplace is something every organization and company should be striving for. It creates a more positive atmosphere as ...
Women's Economic Empowerment Vital for Ending Domestic Abuse
October 20, 2016
Domestic violence can be very complicated especially when there are children involved. It’s been shown over and over again that finances are ...
Workers Who Use Abusive Behaviour at Home Impact the Workplace Too
October 13, 2016
The results are finally in, and we hope you’ll find them eye-opening and enlightening!
Last year, we launched a survey to -domestic ...
Back-To-School
September 08, 2016
It’s considered one of the largest modern migrations: students, teachers, and support staff heading back to school! Backpacks are zipped ...
Bystander Basics
September 07, 2016
What is your role as a bystander? Do you know about warning signs and risk factors? You are a powerful being – learn how you can have a ...
Breaking ground on paid leave in Ontario
August 23, 2016
Women who are in abusive relationships often feel as if they have nowhere to turn and no one to ask for help. That’s the thing about abuse ...
Nowhere Near the Finish Line: Sports & Violence Against Women
August 18, 2016
Ask a child who they idolize and often, they will name a star athlete from a professional soccer, baseball, football, or hockey league. Lately ...
Why is a Domestic Violence Policy Important?
August 10, 2016
If you work in Ontario, you may have heard the words “Bill 132” mentioned or heard that some sort of legislature takes effect on Sept ...
What happens when your colleague is a victim of domestic violence?
July 13, 2016
More than one in three people in a 2016 Canadian survey believe that at least one of their colleagues was experiencing or had experienced domestic ...
Exploring the Intersections of Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence
June 27, 2016
Intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) refers to all forms of sexual violence which occur in the context of an intimate relationship between ...
Sexual Violence in the Spotlight: Kesha & Jian Ghomeshi
April 13, 2016
As the separate high-profile trials involving former CBC radio host Jian Ghomeshi and musical artist Kesha concluded a few weeks ago, the lack of ...
March 8th is International Women’s Day (IWD), how will you celebrate?
March 08, 2016
This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is #PledgeForParity. The theme highlights the gender parity that women still struggle ...
Steps Forward: Congratulations to our Workplace Champions!
February 12, 2016
On Family Day February 15, 2016 Make It Our Business (MIOB) is recognizing the 100 Organizations who have recently completed workplace trainings. ...
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