April 13 to 19 is Prevention of Violence Against Women Week in British Columbia.

Preventing violence against women and girls relies heavily on educating the community why gender-based violence is unacceptable. As well, letting community members know where to to seek help is critical in giving survivors of violence the tools to leave an abusive relationship.

If you or anyone you know is at risk of experiencing violence, here are some key community service providers who can offer immediate support:

1. Fort St. John R.C.M.P.
2. Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society
3. Community Bridge Society (formerly North Peace Community Resource Society)
4. Fort St. John Keeginaw Friendship Society
5. Nenan Dane zaa Deh Zona Children and Family Services
6. Fort St. John Ministry of Children and Family Development
7. Fort St. John Mental Health and Addiction Services

Making the decision to leave an abusive relationship is extremely difficult. The Canadian Women’s Foundation website presents facts about violence against women, including why it’s so difficult to leave abuse. To find out more, CLICK HERE.

Let’s work together to end violence against women and girls in Fort St. John. To find out how you can help, CLICK HERE.

The Peace Project (and the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society) is at the Fort St. John CKNL Trade Show at the Pomeroy Sports Centre.

To celebrate amazing male mentors in our community, we’re asking participants to record a thirty second video about male role models who’ve made a difference in their lives. So far, we’ve recorded over fifty videos and heard amazing stories about dads, step-dads, grandpas, sons, brothers, husbands, and teachers.

The video will be posted on our website in the next few weeks. Stay tuned!