Sentences with phrase «for abused women»

I met the woman who ran a local shelter for abused women and children, most of them from poor homes.

One way to do that is through the creation of a center for abused women and children.

I'm all too aware of the research which shows that the most dangerous time for an abused woman is when she tries to leave.

This new non-profit is committed to opening a home for abused women and children.

One officer placed a card in her hand with the telephone number of a local shelter for abused women.

Around the country, pet friendly shelters are as varied as the Women's Center of Mid-Minnesota, which has housed dozens of cats and dogs over decades in a six - bedroom house in Brainerd, and 5 - year - old Littlegrass Ranch, which finds short - term safe houses for abused women and their horses in the Texas hill country.

Meticulous block by meticulous block, Qu builds a picture of a society in which there's always something more important than securing justice for abused women and children.

Monk's wife, Hester, who runs a free clinic for abused women, draws a highly unusual guerrilla force to her husband's cause — a canny ratcatcher, a retired brothel keeper, a fearless street urchin, and a rebellious society lady.

He was employed at the Philani Health and Nutritional center as an Art teacher, facilitating art - based income generating programs and has facilitated workshops for abused women and underprivileged youth at the South African National Gallery and the Backdrops NGO in Cape Town.

Bayly has volunteered with a local crisis centre for abused women and trained hundreds of university student leaders on issues relating to sexual assault awareness, disclosure and sensitivity.

[phone] Juliette's Place provides emergency / short - term shelter and support services for abused women, with or without children

New attorneys generally had «conducted client interviews for U visa applications [visas that give victims of crimes temporary legal status] for abused women.»

Erin founded the domestic violence shelter movement, opening the first shelter for abused women in 1971.

She has done public speaking to promote awareness about Domestic Violence and has taught Education for Empowerment and Pattern Changing for Abused Women classes.

She has run a program for abused women, worked with children in psychiatric settings and is a licensed counsellor, specialising in children's issues.

Entrenching the notion of shared parenting in law is dangerous because it doesn't take into account each family's unique circumstances and makes it more difficult for abused women to move on from controlling or violent ex-partners, says Pamela Cross, director of the National Association of Women and the Law.

With Ferry's help, May exceeded her goal and presented Alternat» elle, a second stage housing agency for abused women and their children, with a $ 12,000 donation.

The raffle supports the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation and local Three Oaks Shelter for abused women and their children.

Past board member, the Second Step, a shelter and skill development center for abused women and children

Quest is a music producer but pays the bills by delivering leaflets, while his wife does shifts at a shelter for abused women.

When a woman and child seek the help of Hanover House, a shelter for abused women, Dana Dupinsky's open heart and arms welcome them.

If you mean has Amy's death made me even more determined to speak out for abused women, yes.

The New Start Center's mission is for abused women, men and their children to lead safe, productive lives by providing temporary shelter, education, support groups and community awareness on domestic violence.

However, the employer could defend the job ad by arguing that this particular position requires a female worker due to the sensitive nature of the position (for instance, if the position was for, an intake worker at a shelter for abused women).

With the encouragement of his Chief Judge, Thomson began working with the Kingston community to develop a Family Court Clinic to assess children and their families, an observation and detention home, a juvenile diversion program, a volunteer probation service, a shelter for abused women, a youth crisis centre and several new community - based group homes for youth.

Letter on letterhead from a homeless shelter, shelter for abused women, non-profit entity, employer, faith - based organization, or government within the U.S. attesting that the applicant is a resident of California.

In addition to funding 200 shelters for abused women and children across Canada, we are extremely proud that Royal LePage is one of their largest corporate donors to the Canadian Women's Foundation, providing an annual donation of $ 250,000 towards violence prevention.

At a Comedy Mystery Night, more than 130 guests enjoyed a three - course meal, silent auction and interactive murder mystery performance, raising $ 8,600 for Haven House, an emergency residential shelter for abused women and their children in Waterloo Region.

Through ticket sales and a sold - out raffle organized by volunteers, $ 10,000 was raised for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation to benefit the local Three Oaks Shelter for abused women and their children.

Committee members Teresa Lawrence (chair), Brent Oleksy (broker / owner), Manson Kelly and Kevin Gregus report that $ 48,813 was raised in support of their local shelter for abused women and children, bringing the 15 - year total raised at this event to more than $ 500,000.

These projects range from shelters for abused women to programs for the homeless and children in need.

Nova House, incorporated in 1985, is a 14 - bed facility providing shelter for abused women and children and is located in the Interlake region of Manitoba.