November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month
Woman abuse is not a women’s issue. It is a human rights issue, and it affects us all. Together, we can work to eliminate woman abuse. Indeed we must. Every woman and child has the fundamental right to live in safety and security.
Every year, throughout the month of November, Woman Abuse Prevention Month (WAPM) is recognized in communities and organizations across Ontario. WAPM exists to drive awareness, education and a willingness to help end violence against women in our province, and ultimately, around the globe.
November 25th is recognized as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence ending on Human Rights Day (December 10th).
Wrapped in Courage Campaign
Family Transition Place (FTP) is proud to be participating again in the Wrapped in Courage Campaign, an initiative developed by the Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses (OAITH). You can support this initiative and FTP in working to end violence against women in Dufferin and Caledon by wrapping yourself in a purple scarf. Your pet can also join this initiative—large and small pet bandanas are available for purchase.
The Wrapped in Courage purple scarf is more than just a scarf. It is a symbol of your commitment to gender equity, throughout and beyond Woman Abuse Prevention Month this November. By purchasing one of these handmade scarves you are making a difference for the artisans who made them and to organizations across Ontario supporting survivors of gender-based violence in your community. All proceeds from the sale of scarves will support our vital programs and services.
Each scarf purchased from Hamro Village is a handmade, unique, artisan product—no two scarves will be the same! The predominant colour of scarves will be purple. Sari material will contain colours and patterns unique to each scarf.
Two Wrapped in Courage scarf designs are available this year, both made of 100% Merino wool infelted with recycled sari material:
DIMENSION: 77″ x 12″ (195 cm x 30.48 cm)
MATERIAL: 100% Merino wool infelted with recycled sari
CARE: Hand wash in warm water with mild detergent. Wring gently and hang to air-dry.
$40/each
Cobweb & Recycled Sari Scarf
Circles & Recycled Sari Scarf
Through your purchase—for yourself, or someone special—you’ll demonstrate you support the work FTP and other agencies are doing to end violence against women.
Please contact Kelly at 519-942-4122, ext. 243 or kelly@familytransitionplace.ca for more information.
Please visit the Wrapped in Courage website for more information on this annual campaign.
2023 WAPM Recognition
Town of Shelburne
Proclamation reading and flag-raising ceremony:
Wednesday, November 22, 2023, 11 a.m.—the flag will be raised until November 27, 2023
Shelburne Town Hall
Town of Shelburne Proclamation
Town of Orangeville
Proclamation reading and flag-raising ceremony:
November 23, 2023, 9:30 a.m.—the flag will be raised until December 10, 2023
Orangeville Town Hall
Town of Orangeville Proclamation
Motion to declare gender-based violence and intimate partner violence an epidemic in the Town of Orangeville
Town of Caledon
Proclamation reading and flag-raising ceremony:
Friday, November 24, 2023, 11:15 a.m.—the flag will be raised until December 10, 2023
Caledon Town Hall
Caledon Town Hall will be lit in purple from November 25th until December 4th, 2023
Town of Caledon Proclamation
Motion to declare gender-based violence and intimate partner violence an epidemic in the Town of Caledon (fast forward to 2:50:00)
Township of Mulmur
Proclamation carried motion:
November 1, 2023 Council Meeting
Township of Mulmur Proclamation
Township of Melancthon
Proclamation carried motion:
November 2, 2023 Council Meeting
Township of Melancthon Proclamation
Dufferin County
Proclamation carried motion:
November 9, 2023 Council Meeting
Dufferin County Proclamation
Motion for proclamation and the declaration of gender-based violence and intimate partner violence an epidemic in Dufferin County (begins just before the 4-minute mark)
Town of Mono
Proclamation motion:
November 14, 2023 Council Meeting
Town of Mono Proclamation
Town of Grand Valley
Proclamation motion:
November 14, 2023 Council Meeting
Town of Grand Valley Proclamation
Did You Know?
Are you being abused or suspect someone you know is being abused? Need more information or help? Visit us at www.familytransitionplace.ca or call our 24-hour support line at 1-800-265-9178.
We are here to help.
Your support help support FTP’s critical education, counselling and shelter programs.