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Program:
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Domestic Violence Training
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Address:
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PO Box 1781
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1C4
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Street Address:
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16 Fourth Ave N
Sioux Lookout
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Location:
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- Located at Fourth Ave N in the town of Sioux Lookout
- Closest intersection is at Fourth Ave N and Front St
- Situated on the upper floor of Ireland's Jewellery
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
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Service Description:
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Strives to empower Indigenous women, youth and families to end the cycle of family violence by providing support services, and enhancing their skills and knowledge in areas of wellness
Provides workshops to raise awareness of violence against women for community professionals and service providers
Workshops focus on:- How the cycle of abuse affects the family and community at large
- Early warning signs of family violence
- Developing culturally sensitive prevention and aftercare programs
- Eliminating ostracism of victims forced to leave home/community during crisis
- Increasing understanding and policies of service providers and employers dealing with domestic violence situations
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Application:
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Registration for workshops required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Indigenous women who reside within the 31 First Nation communities in the Sioux Lookout District Zone
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Area Served:
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Aroland First Nation, Bearskin Lake First Nation, Cat Lake First Nation, Deer Lake First Nation, Eabametoong First Nation, Fort Severn First Nation, Kasabonika Lake First Nation, and Keewaywin First Nation
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