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Explore stories, updates, and current events related to SAFE’s mission to empower survivors and inspire change.

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From Lived Experience to Peer Support: Why Shared Stories Save Lives

May 1, 2025
Discover how peer support rooted in lived experience helps survivors of gender-based violence heal and lead change across Halton, Hamilton, and the GTA.
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Peer Support vs. Advocacy: Why Language and Roles Matter

April 28, 2025
Understand the difference between peer support and advocacy, and why clear roles help survivors heal and influence change safely.
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The Power of Co-Production: Survivors at the Decision-Making Table

April 20, 2025
Discover how co-production empowers survivors to lead, shape services, and improve systems through lived experience.

How Economic Hardship Increases Gender-Based Violence

April 15, 2025
​We’re facing a tough time right now. If you’ve found your grocery bills spiking, your rent rising faster than your paycheque, or you’re watching friends and loved ones get laid off or downsized — you’re not alone.
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SAFE Joins Community Development Halton: A Partnership Rooted in Advocacy, Growth, and Shared Purpose

April 6, 2025
SAFE is now a proud member of Community Development Halton, expanding our impact through partnership, advocacy, and survivor-led community collaboration.
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Shining a Light on Stalking: Addressing the Crisis Facing Women in Canada

December 31, 2024
Shining a Light on Stalking: Addressing the Crisis Facing Women in Canada
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Ontario’s Call to Declare Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic

November 24, 2024
Ontario’s Call to Declare Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic

Almost two thirds (64%) of people in Canada know a woman who has experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse

- Canadian Women’s Foundation

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