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A STRONGER ME
Navigating Domestic Violence
"It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it,
I am not going to be silent."
-Madeleine K. Albright
About
An average of 24 people per minute are victims of some form of intimate partner violence.
Accessibility to the justice system is not only pivotal but also a major obstacle for anyone experiencing a form of abuse. Noting that domestic violence sis still among the lowest reported crimes, it's apparent the necessity to bring awareness to the depths of intimate partner violence and the available resources.
My mission is to educate, encourage, and empower both survivors of domestic violence and those still navigating its challenges.
A Stronger Me is dedicated to survivors of domestic violence and those who are surviving in the midst of it.
Why the Lotus Flower
The Lotus Flower represents strength and new beginnings. Additionally, it has been long admired for its ability to remain unsullied and has become a common symbol of remaining pure at heart and mind, regardless of its roots or context, and for striving to rise above it all.
The Lotus, like a survivor, is resilient and continues to bloom despite its muddy and murky environment. How beautiful is that?
Graphic design by jwinsor.photography
The Statistics
6
Every 6 days in Canada a woman is killed by either her current or former intimate partner
>30%
The police are notified of less than 30% of Intimate Partner Violence cases
*According to cawes 2023
9+
There are over 9 different types of Intimate Partner Violence
"A child who witnesses spousal violence is experiencing a form of child abuse. Research shows that witnessing family violence is as harmful as experiencing it directly."
-RCMP "The risks of family violence on children - Where does it hurt?"
60%
Up to 60% of Intimate Partner Violence perpetrators also abuse children in the household
11-17
Approximately 1 in 5 women, and 1 in 7 men who experience violence by an intimate partner first experienced a form of violence between the ages of 11 and 17
1/10
1 in 10 high school students have experienced physical violence from a dating partner in the last year
