Posts Tagged ‘Domestic Violence’
Free E-Book: Little Eyes, Little Ears
March 17th, 2010
A resource for anyone looking to understand how children experience violence against their mothers and how those experiences may shape them as they grow, from infancy to adolescence. Funded by the National Clearinghouse on Family Violence, Public Health Agency of Canada.

Tags: domestic abuse, Domestic Violence, E-Book, free, yellow brick house
Posted in Domestic Violence, In The News
Press Release: Discussing Community Needs on International Women’s Day
March 5th, 2010
On March 8, International Women’s Day will be recognized and celebrated globally. Yellow Brick House, in its recognition of this special day, will participate in a sobering panel discussion about the support and work that is desperately needed in York Region.

Tags: domestic abuse, Domestic Violence, International Women's Day, united way of york region, Upper Canada Mall, yellow brick house, York Region
Posted in Community Events, In The News, Press Releases
Reflect Acknowledge and Take Action
February 18th, 2010
March 8 is International Women’s Day and is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women. We invite you to celebrate the day with us. We will be featuring guest speakers, musicians, cosmetic services, food and engaging activities for children and giveaways!

Tags: domestic abuse, Domestic Violence, International Women's Day, Newmarket, Upper Canada Mall, yellow brick house, York Region
Posted in Community Events, In The News
McMaster to develop domestic, child abuse prevention strategies
February 17th, 2010
The Hamilton Spectator Joanna Frketich (Jan 29, 2010) Hamilton will lead the country in studying domestic violence and child abuse with $2 million from the federal government to create a research centre. It was one of three centres given a total of $6 million yesterday to study violence and find ways to prevent it. The [...]

Tags: domestic abuse, Domestic Violence, mcmaster university, research
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Disclosing Sexual Abuse Is Critical
February 17th, 2010
Disclosing sexual abuse is critical ScienceDaily (2010-01-22) — Half of sexual abuse survivors wait up to five years before disclosing they were victimized, according to a new study. … > read full article

Tags: domestic abuse, Domestic Violence, sexual abuse
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