Spring makes us aware of the positive changes in our environment. Spring arrives with new hope for the future. Spring gives us energy to work and make positive changes in our own lives.
In the face of violent behavior, our communities can make positive changes by first raising awareness of the issue which can then lead to intervention, support for victims and hopefully a reduction in violence and a safer environment for all of us.
Here are links to the Federal Government’s fact sheets on gender based violence and the relationship between violent behavior and divorce.
https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/gender-based-violence/intimate-partner-violence.html
https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fl-df/fsdfv-fidvf.html
The first step is AWARENESS.