While these sites and web graphics are deemed to have useful information in general, Northern Society for Domestic Peace is not responsible for their content. Inclusion in our Resources Web Links page in no way implies an endorsement of the contents of the sites.
Domestic Abuse Must Stop
http://www.DomesticAbuseMustStop.org
Domestic Abuse Must Stop is a non-profit, non-funded association
of women committed to ending domestic abuse in all its forms through
education, advocacy, and support work. Their web site includes
information and links to up-to-date resources, workshops, and
events.
Since 1992, the Association has been a provincial voice
for survivors of violence and the community-based services that
support them. They have created a strong communication network
among Community-Based Victim Assistance programs, Sexual Assault
Centres and Stopping the Violence Counselling programs across
BC. They have also established important links with government,
policy makers, legislators and other provincial organizations.
Smithers Community Directory
smithersdirectory
This is a searchable data base for resources in the Bulkley Valley.
Shelternet - Making Links for
Abused Women
http://www.shelternet.ca
Information on understanding abuse,
making a safety
plan, and
finding a shelter in your area. It also Includes stories
by women who share their experiences of pain, courage and
change.
BC/Yukon Society of Transition
Houses
http://www.bcysth.ca/
The most-up-to-date resource on transition houses in British
Columbia.
Positive Living North West Society
http://www.plnw.org/index.html
Positive Living North West is a non-profit Society located in
Smithers BC that aims to provide HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Education
and training along with care support, and advocacy for and with
people living with, affected by and at risk for HIV,AIDS and Hepatitis
C.
The Crime Victim Assistance Program
http://www.victimlinkbc.ca/vlbc/financial/cvap.page
Under the Crime Victim Assistance Act, victims injured as a result of certain crimes, immediate family members of an injured or deceased victim, and some witnesses may be eligible for financial assistance or benefits from the Crime Victim Assistance Program. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Victim Services Division, administers the Crime Victim Assistance Program in accordance with the Crime Victim ssistance Act and regulations.
As a victim of crime you may be eligible for the following: medical or dental services/expenses, prescription drug expenses, disability aids; vocational services/expenses; income support; lost earning capacity; counselling; protective measures; repair or replacement costs of damaged or destroyed personal property; home modifications, maintenance or moving expenses; maintenance for a child born as a result of the prescribed offence; vehicle modification or acquisition; homemaker, childcare or personal care services/expenses; and ansportation adn related expenses. Witnesses or immediate family members are eligible for different compensations. Please see the appropriate category in the website, depending on whether you are a victim, a witness or an immediate family member.
Child Support Calculator in BC
http://www.fmep.gov.bc.ca/resources/maintenance-calculator/
BC Income Assistance http://www.mhr.gov.bc.ca/mhr/ia.htm
Income Assistance Eligibility and Estimator
http://www.iaestimator.gov.bc.ca/
Your Income Assistance Rights in BC
http://www.lss.bc.ca/__shared/assets/YWR-20051009.pdf
LawLink (legal information and resources in BC) http://www.lawlink.bc.ca/Home.htm
Victim Link (crisis support and referrals to resources in BC)
PHONE 1-800-563-0808
Victim Link
LawLine (free legal info, referrals and advice by phone for BC)
PHONE 1-866-577-2525
BC Govt - Ministry of Community Services
Women's Programs
BC Govt - Ministry of Public Safety
Resources for Victims and Witnesses of crime
Domestic Violence BC
http://www.domesticviolencebc.ca/dvbc/index.page?
National Clearinghouse on Family Violence
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ncfv-cnivf/familyviolence/
National Clearinghouse on Family Violence E-Bulletin
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ncfv-cnivf/familyviolence/e-bulletin/e-fbulletin_e.html
Transition Houses and Shelters for Abused Women in Canada - 2004
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ncfv-cnivf/familyviolence/pdfs/2004Women_e.pdf
Education Wife Assault http://www.womanabuseprevention.com/html/index.htm
List of Transition Houses in BC
http://www.cd.gov.bc.ca/women/transition-houses/index.htm#B.C.%20Trans
International Domestic Violence and Abuse Agencies List
http://www.hotpeachpages.net/camerica/americas.htm
Amnesty International: 10,000 Voices
http://www.amnesty.ca/voices/
The White Ribbon Campaign: Men Working To End Violence Against Women
http://www.whiteribbon.com/
Smithers Community Resources 2004 (a list of local services developed by the Smithers InterAgency Committee)
Smithers Interagency resource list 2004
Preparation for Testifying in Court
http://www.courtprep.ca/en/default.asp?
Cory's Courthouse - Prep for Children who will testify in Court
http://www.coryscourthouse.ca/en/Links/index.htm
Child Witness Court Preparation Program
http://www.childcourtprep.com/
Statistics Canada
Violence Against Women Statistical Trends Oct 2006
CYCLE OF VIOLENCE
The Pattern
Stages of the Cycle of Violence
INFORMATION SHARING TOOLS
Private Sector RED LIGHT GREEN LIGHT June 2010
Public Sector RED LIGHT GREEN LIGHT June 2010
ONLINE SAFETY FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN
Two sites devoted to cyberstalking, online bullying, etc are:
Need to make sure your online activity isn't being monitored?
SURF SAVVY (Be safe and careful when you are online!)
http://www.hotpeachpages.net/a/surfsavvy.html
Parents can keep their children safe online:
PRINTABLE GUIDES and BROCHURES
* Kids Helping Kids Guide
* Helping My Child Guide
* Little Eyes, Little Ears - How Violence Against a Mother Shapes Children as they Grow (2007)
* Interventions With Children Exposed to Domestic Violence Guide (For use by professionals)
* Information for Mothers Who Have Left Abusive Relationships
Print this document and use it for ideas on developing your own Personal Safety Plan
POWER AND CONTROL WHEELS
These are visual illustrations of the various components and impacts of power imbalances. They have been accessed from many places on the internet. Northern Society for Domestic Peace thanks the developers in each case, and takes no responsibility for the content.
Equality
Domestic Violence
Woman Abuse in the Childbearing Year
Community Action
Children
Child Abuse
Child Witnessing Violence
Nurturing Children
Teens
Teen Violence
Teen Partners
Dating
First Nations
Gay and Lesbian
Gay, Lesbian and Trans
Homosexual Partners
Immigrant Women
Later Life
Older People
Medical
Military
Elders and People with Disabilities
