News & Events
Upcoming events
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IPV 101 Community Learning Session
Wednesday, December 2nd 6 to 8pm
Friendship Centre, St. Marys
During this event, you will learn:
Different types of abuse
How to recognize the signs of abuse
Hear from survivors about how someone could have helped
Gain skills to help someone experiencing or causing harm
Community services will be on-site to provide support and resources.
All community members are invited to attend this free event!
StopVAW in the News
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Sexual assault culture in hockey: TSN Journalist Rick Westhead speaks on world juniors trial, misconduct in Canadian sports
By Rachel Hammermueller
May 21, 2026
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Stratford panel confronts violence in sports culture, from hazing to consent education
By Alex Hunt
May 10, 2026
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A discussion in Stratford on sports culture, consent and respect
By Hussam Elghussein
May 6, 2026
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StopVAW event aims to spark conversation on sports culture in Perth County
By Galen Simmons
April 16, 2026
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Rural Perth County faces higher intimate partner violence risk
By Alex Hunt
April 15, 2026
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Employers key in supporting victims of Intimate Partner Violence, OPP share process for reported cases
By Rachel Hammermueller
April 9, 2026
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Listowel IPV session teaches how to identify abusers, help victims to prevent death
By Rachel Hammermueller
April 2, 2026
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StopVAW hosts community information session on intimate partner violence
By Amanda Nelson
February 20, 2026
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Local survivor to speak at St. Marys community session on intimate partner violence
By Galen Simmons
February 12, 2026
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Stop VAW launches community information sessions on intimate partner violence
By Amanda Nelson
January 8, 2026
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Conversation key to ending domestic violence
By Matt Harris
Sept 16, 2025
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‘This is not just a women’s issue’: IPV in Stratford continues to rise
By Melissa Dunphy
Friday, Dec. 6th, 2024
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New novel shines the light on violence against women
By Rob Ross
Nov 22, 2024 -

Stratford takes back the night
By Matt Harris
Sep 23, 2024

