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November marks 25 years of Woman Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario

For 25 years now, Ontario has recognized November as Woman Abuse Prevention Month, an occasion to shed light on violence against women in our communities, and highlight efforts underway to end it. Unfortunately, even after a quarter-century the crisis continues, with partner abuse and sexual violence afflicting girls and women, as well as boys and [...]

Don’t Be That Guy

The Greater Kingston and Area Safe & Sober Alliance is officially launching the Don’t Be That Guy Campaign in Kingston on September 1st with the generous support of Kingston Frontenac Anti-Violence Coordinating Committee.  I have attached the posters for the campaign along with the media release and FAQ.  The fourth poster (all in black) is intended for the men’s [...]

December 6: After the Vigils

Now that December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, has passed and the vigils are over, it is important to not let our attention fade out with the candlelight. The struggle to end violence against women carries on every day of the year, and it needs to involve each [...]

November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month

Since 1986, Ontario has recognized November as Woman Abuse Prevention Month in an effort to shed light on domestic and sexual violence against women happening in our own communities. Sadly, the need for such initiatives remains high, as the crisis persists even 24 years later. Incidents of sexual assault, partner abuse, stalking, harassment and other [...]

KGH SA/DV Program Commended for its Bill 168 Compliance Initiatives

We at the Kingston Frontenac Anti-Violence Coordinating Committee (KFACC) want to commend the Kingston General Hospital Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Program, a member of our committee, for its proactive implementation of Bill 168 in relation to domestic violence. This act amends Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act in several key ways, including a call for the [...]

Video contest gets students to shine spotlight on violence against girls and women

KINGSTON–On Monday, May 10, young filmmakers from the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington area will be showcasing their talents at the 2010 “Direct This!” Video Contest Awards Night, which takes place 7:00 p.m. at Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School in Kingston. In its second year, “Direct This!” invites Grade 9 through 12 students to produce [...]

Local high school students shine in front of and behind the camera

MEDIA RELEASE April 29, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local high school students shine in front of and behind the camera KINGSTON-On May 7, Kingston area high school students will be showcasing and celebrating their cinematic success when the “Direct This!” video contest wraps with a special evening awards ceremony at Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute. [...]

KFACC’s Letter to Minister Deb Matthews Regarding Ontario’s Sexual Violence Action Plan

March 26, 2009 The Honourable Deb Matthews Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues Ontario Women’s Directorate 777 Bay Street, 6th Floor Toronto, Ontario M7A 2J4 RE: Ontario Sexual Violence Action Plan Dear Minister Deb Matthews, Recently, the Kingston Frontenac Anti-Violence Coordinating Committee (KFACC) has learned the Ontario Liberal Government has made a commitment to create a [...]

Sexual Assault Protocol launched for Kingston Frontenac

Members of the public and representatives from various community and government agencies were on hand Wednesday, February 20, 2008 to help welcome Kingston and Frontenac County’s new Sexual Assault Protocol. The formal launch took place at Memorial Hall, located in Kingston City Hall. Kim Allen, Executive Director of the Sexual Assault Centre Kingston notes, “In Ontario, [...]