Key Programs
Public Education Campaigns
Introduction
The Ontario Women’s Directorate funds and participates in the development and delivery of educational initiatives to prevent violence against women in communities across the province.
Neighbours, Friends and Families
The province-wide Neighbours, Friends and Families public education campaign helps those closest to an abused woman recognize early the signs of abuse and understand what they can do to help.
Neigbours, Friends and Families in the workplace
Neighbours, Friends and Families in Immigrant and Refugee Communities
Kanawayhitowin – Taking Care of Each Others Spirit
The Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres is delivering the Kanawayhitowin – Taking Care of Each Others Spirit campaign to raise awareness about the signs of woman abuse in Aboriginal communities. The campaign reflects traditional and cultural approaches to community healing and wellness.
Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin: I am a Kind Man
The Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin: I am a Kind Man initiative inspires Aboriginal men and boys to help stop all forms of abuse toward Aboriginal women and girls and to treat them with equality.
It starts with you – It stays with him / Ça commence avec toi – Ça reste avec lui
The White Ribbon Campaign and Centre ontarien de prévention des agressions has developed the bilingual campaign, “It starts with you – It stays with him / Ça commence avec toi – Ça reste avec lui”. This campaign encourages men to act as role models for boys and to educate boys about gender equality and relationship skills.
Workplace Violence
As of June 15, 2010, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requires employers in Ontario to assess the risks of workplace violence, and put into place policies and programs regarding workplace violence and workplace harassment. The Occupational Health and Safety Council of Ontario, working with the Ministry of Labour and the Ontario Women’s Directorate, has created materials to help:
- employers to meet the requirements of the OHSA amendments and
- workers to understand what the amendments mean to them.
Family Law Education for Women (FLEW)
The goal of the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) campaign is to help all women in Ontario access information on their rights and options under the law.
Promoting Healthy, Equal Relationships
We all have an important role to play in promoting healthy, equal relationships and helping young people understand this topic.
