Aug 9, 2022 | General, Public Education
Language is one of the most powerful tools we have. It’s essential for creating an environment where everyone feels welcome and included. Historically, language has excluded so many. Language has been used to discriminate and marginalize individuals and groups because...
Aug 4, 2022 | Public Education
Talking to Your Kids About Sexting Sexting is sending explicit messages or photos and videos by text or online. It is estimates 1 in 6 teens have been asked for explicit messages or photos and with a growing number of teens relying on social media for communication,...
Aug 3, 2022 | General, Public Education
Sexting, sending sexually explicit texts or images by text or online, can be a fun and consensual way to engage with your partner. It’s fun to feel attractive and to get your crushes attention or even to admire your body and someone else’s, these are super normal and...
Jul 19, 2022 | Public Education
Here at Lanark County Interval House and Community Support, we work from a Harm Reduction approach in all areas of service. The term Harm Reduction might be familiar to you, but what does it really mean and how does it benefit victims of violence? What is Harm...
Nov 10, 2021 | Advocacy, LCIH News, Our Stories
Have you ever wondered where our slogan “Women Can’t Be Beat” comes from? To many, this slogan is an empowering testament to the strength of women. To others, the slogan may come across as crass or jarring. Both opinions may be true. “The slogan was meant to be...
