3. What is Domestic Violence?
The term Domestic Violence describes the range of
behaviours or actions taken by a person to control
and dominate another person. The violence is used
to intimidate, humiliate or frighten a partner of an
intimate relationship, or to make them powerless.
People often think of domestic violence as physical
violence, such as hitting or slapping. However,
domestic violence takes other forms, such as
psychological, emotional, financial or sexual
abuse.
6. Who can be the Victim?
ANYONE. Domestic violence can happen to
anyone regardless of race, age, gender, or
religion.
Men, Women, and Children can ALL be the
victims of domestic violence.
8. Effects of Domestic Violence
Self-blame
Guilt and Shame
Low self-esteem and lack of confidence
Anger
Fear
Isolation from others
Self-regulation and hyper-vigilance
Social withdrawal
9. Effects of Domestic Violence
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Children in homes where there is domestic
violence are also more likely to be abused
and/or neglected. Most children in these
homes know about the violence. Even if a
child is not physically harmed, they may
have emotional and behavior problems.
12. domestic violence: Statistics
Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to the
women between the ages of 15 and 44 in the United States.
That’s more than car accidents, muggings, and rapes
combined.
On any given day in Canada, more than 3,000 women (along
with their 2,500 children) are living in an emergency shelter
to escape domestic violence.
Half of all women in Canada have experienced at least one
incident of physical or sexual violence since the age of 16.
14. Let’s start by not ignoring it!
Domestic violence is happening everywhere, even
within the most seemingly normal households.
Jeremy’s Memorial Foundation believes that ALL
violence is unacceptable. Whether its violence
against women, men, or children.
It helps individuals with all social, economic, racial,
religious, cultural, and relationship backgrounds.
15. mission Statement
“To raise awareness of the impact domestic
violence has on our society while helping its
victims.”
17. History
Jeremy’s Memorial Foundation started as a family
group with a need to do something positive in a
memory of a sweet little boy named Jeremy Harris,
who lost his life at 3 and a half years of age due to
Domestic Violence.
18. History
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Donna, Jeremy’s aunt founded the charity in
April 2001. Her 10 years of hard work and
determination has led the charity to become
what it is now.
With over 60 members and hundreds of
supporters, they still remain 100% volunteer-
operated.
21. How does it help?
They’re a “Public Foundation” That means that they’re
a support organization to other existing charities that
are dedicated to helping the victims of Domestic
Violence.
They support…
• Charities operating Transition Houses (30 day crisis shelters
for women and children impacted by Domestic Violence)
• Children who witness abuse programs
• Charities with teen education programs regarding relationship
abuse
23. Partnerships
They are partners with CHIMO CRISIS SERVICES,
OPTIONS: Services to Communities Society, and
they also provide financial support for the
"Prevention of Violence Against Teen Women"
project.
They are also very active in working with transition
houses. They paint, decorate and provide extras to
enhance the living conditions for the victims who
reside at transition houses such as "Nova House”,
"Virginia Sam" and, "Evergreen" in Surrey.
24. Partnerships
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Some examples of things provided to Transition Houses are:
Painting and redecorating bedrooms
Audio/Video Security System
Beds, Cribs, Playroom furnishings
Couches, Coffee table, End tables and Lamps
Highchairs and strollers
Vacuum cleaners and clock radios
Carpeting and Laminate Flooring
Solid wood dressers and night tables
Major kitchen renovation
28. Specialized Monthly Planners
These planners are helpful because
people in crisis often have trouble
with organization and this provides
a place to keep track of
appointments. The quotes and
sayings are inspirational,
informative and some are
humorous. Emergency information
is also provided.
They are distributed through various
Transitions Houses, Outreach
Programs and Other Women’s
Programs throughout B.C. They are
provided free of charge.
29. Children’s Workbook
This is a workbook for children who have
been exposed to or experienced domestic
violence. This 80 page workbook is intended
for use in the Children Who Witness Abuse
program (over 90 in BC) and is supplied at no
charge to registered charities.
The book is meant to help children:
• Identify and express feelings in a healthy
way
• Understand that it is not their fault
• Increase their self-confidence
• Develop conflict resolution skills
• Learn about self care
• Think about their hopes and dreams
30. PJ Project
Many women and children leave
their home and all their belongings
when they arrive at a transition
house feeling frightened and
alone. It can be the smallest things
that can help one cope and show
that people care.
A single pair of pajamas is a small
price to pay to give someone a
sense of caring and comfort.
31. Just this last year, they’ve
distributed 7,500 planners,
just over 1,500 children’s
workbooks and 500 new pairs
of pajamas.
32. Let’s support and empower these
victims, offer them the help they need,
and most importantly, let them know
that they’re not alone.
With your help, we can have a society
without domestic violence where
everyone is safe and respected in their
own home.
