“Since 1979, Lanark County Interval House and Community Support has been providing safe, emergency shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Over the years, our services have grown to include extensive community support programs including individual and group counselling, second stage housing, family court support and programs specific to children and youth. As we honour our 40th year of service, we celebrate the leadership of strong feminist advocates, the outstanding support of community and the amazing demonstration of courage by women and children of Lanark County. We continue to do the work with gratitude, and our evolution remains rooted in the lived experience and the strong voices of women.”
Erin Lee, Executive Director
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As the only shelter and dedicated support service in Lanark County for victims of woman abuse, LCIHCS offers not only a 24-hour Help Line and Emergency Shelter but also extensive Community Support Programs for women and children. www.lcih.com
Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, a time to shed light on the pervasive issue of modern-day slavery in Canada and beyond, and to encourage collective action against it. Human trafficking encompasses the recruitment, transportation, harboring, or control of a person through force, fraud, or coercion for exploitation purposes, including sexual exploitation, forced labor, and organ trafficking. Notably, any commercial sex act involving minors is considered trafficking, irrespective of force, fraud, or coercion. It's important to recognize that exploitation can occur without the element of trafficking.![]()
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This heinous crime can and does occur everywhere, including in Lanark County. Despite laws prohibiting all forms of human trafficking within and outside Canadian borders, its clandestine nature makes detection and measurement challenging. Victims are often isolated and hidden from public view, facing numerous barriers to reporting, such as distrust of authorities, feelings of shame, fear of repercussions, language obstacles, or a lack of awareness of their rights. The ability of police services to detect human trafficking cases often depends on available resources, specialized units, and training.![]()
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According to Statistics Canada, between 2011 and 2021, there were 3,541 incidents of human trafficking reported to police services across the country. In 2023, 570 human trafficking incidents were reported to police, a slight decrease from the 597 reported in 2022. The majority of these incidents (85%) occurred in urban centers. ![]()
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Victim demographics reveal that 96% of those affected by police-reported human trafficking were women and girls. Age-wise, 24% of victims were 17 and younger, 45% were between 18 and 24, and 21% were between 25 and 34. Additionally, 81% of individuals accused of human trafficking were men.![]()
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It's crucial to remain vigilant and informed about human trafficking within our communities. By raising awareness and understanding the signs, we can work together to combat this violation of human rights.
Join! Join! Join! We are so excited to be apart of this incredible night again - can’t wait to see all you sparkling on March 8th!
"Employers should have an EAP, or employee assistance program, that provides training to managers and human resources staff in the event an employee report domestic violence."
How Workplaces Can Protect Domestic Violence Survivors
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Employers should pay attention to signs of domestic violence in employees' lives.
🌟 Final Weeks to Make Your 2024 Charitable Donation! 🌟![]()
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The deadline to make a tax-deductible donation for 2024 is almost here! You now have until February 28, 2025—the same date as the RRSP contribution deadline—to give and receive a tax receipt for the 2024 tax year.![]()
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This is a critical opportunity to support Lanark County Interval House, where many of our programs depend on community donations to continue providing lifesaving services. Your support directly helps women and children escape violence and build safer futures in Lanark County.![]()
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💜 Every donation matters, and time is running out! Whether you give once or set up a recurring donation, your generosity fuels our mission.![]()
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Thank you for being part of this vital work. Together, we are building a safer, stronger community. 💜
"This is why the Canadian government’s commitment to stand with activists and work towards a brighter future for women, trans and non-binary folks continues to be so important."
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On CBC Radio stations across the country, Arlene McCalla Executive Co-Director of Interval House shelter, discussed the reality of a pandemic within the COVID-19 pandemic. November 25th, is the Intern...