This support group is a safe space for all York students who have been impacted by sexual violence in some way, to feel supported in their healing. If you are looking to find a sense of community, belonging and support this space is for you. To register for this support group, email thecentre@yorku.ca.
Misogynoir is the discrimination and violence faced by black women and will be examined from a systemic lens focusing on education, employment, the justice system and health care system. Panelists will be providing concrete examples, and ways in which participants can engage in creating safer spaces for black women and meaningfully contributing to changing attitudes, […]
Between 2010 and 2019, there were 718 cases of intimate partner homicide (IPH) in Canada involving 815 victims. The majority of these victims (79%) were women. Most of these tragedies were predictable and preventable. This presentation reviews the research, statistics, risk factors, and recommendations for intervention and prevention as identified by the Ontario Domestic Violence […]
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Watch the livestream: https://youtu.be/BN9QjiF4JxI The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women commemorates the tragic mass shooting at l’École Polytechnique in Montréal on December 6, 1989 that took place in an engineering classroom and left 14 women murdered. Each year, York University […]
Healthy spaces for men to express and process sexual violence are few and far in-between. This support group strives to create a safer space for conversations and coping strategies during these unprecedented times. To register for this group, please email thecentre@yorku.ca.
Join SCHW’s Scott Pope as he walks us through a mindful meditation that will help you relax, focus and help you set your intentions. To register for this event, please email thecentre@yorku.ca.