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Wielding Power & Influence
People in power (and men, in particular) continue to make news headlines for their abuse not only of influence but of children. First we saw the horrific video of a Texas family law judge beating his...
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Lest We Forget – An Online Quiz for Canadians
On Remembrance Day, an opportunity to take a moment to pause and consider our history in a thought-provoking and informative way…here’s an online quiz, courtesy of the Globe & Mail:...
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This Valentine’s Day, spread the love and spread the word
Last Sunday, during the biggest media event of the year, supporters of Miss Representation came together to put sexism in advertising in the spotlight and make it a topic of conversation. As a result,...
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Child sexual abuse in the news headlines…again
On the eve of the Family Day long weekend here in Ontario, sexual crimes against children are once again prominent in news headlines. Very prominent. Today’s newscasts are featuring at least four major...
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Happy International Women’s Day!
Borrowing from another excellent message distributed today by Miss Representation (www.missrepresentation.org), here’s a reminder to think about change as we celebrate women and girls in all their...
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Street children – changing our view
Street Kids International (Street Kids) was founded in Canada in 1988 (and now has offices in the UK and US). Its mission is to provide vulnerable youth with the tools they need to move themselves out...
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Play On!
Strong kids = Strong families = Strong nation. That simple but powerful mission is behind Canadian Tire’s new campaign to bring play back to childhood. It is an inspiring and welcome partnership to...
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A Win-Win-Win for Children, Families, Communities
It’s about helping children after the trauma of abuse. The focus is supporting parents and caregivers. And we all benefit. That’s the winning combination behind the Community Child Abuse Council’s...
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1 in 3 Canadian Adults Have Experienced Child Abuse: New Study
A just-published, first of its kind study has found what many in the field have known for some time – child abuse has a lasting impact on many Canadians. This new research confirms the link between...
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January 28: talking about mental health
The more we talk about mental illness, the more we combat the damaging stigma that keeps so many from seeking help and finding support. It’s not hard. It’s a conversation that needs to continue all...
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