Bringing Light to Dark Places

Bringing Light to Dark Places: An initiative tackling the issue of domestic violence through awareness and engagement in the Kamloops community.

How does domestic violence affect me? and Why is it an issue? Domestic violence is an issue that is everywhere, yet often remains unseen. Intimate partner violence has no borders and is not unique to one particular population. Violence exists in many forms such as physical and verbal abuse, emotional manipulation, financial abuse, threats, and much more. The victims are typically women who often f

eel as though they are living in isolation. Deaths related to domestic violence in our area have increased two fold within the past year; thus, it is essential that we address this issue. Research shows that, although domestic violence exists across all demographics, the victims are primarily female and the perpetrators are generally male. Females represent 80% of those who are victimized by domestic violence. A report by the BC coroners service (2014) shows that 4 out of 14 homicides related to domestic violence, in the province, were in the interior: the highest rate out of any region in the province. According to Kamloops Victim Services there were ninety-eight new cases of spousal assault in 2013, and 2008 ongoing counselling sessions for sexual assault and domestic violence victims in the Kamloops area in 2014. The RCMP reported 937 files created around domestic violence in 2014 alone. The community must be engaged in order to make any kind of impact on this issue. Each year in Canada, 40,000 arrests are made due to domestic violence, but only 22% of incidents are actually reported so the prevalence is really much higher. This goes to show that a community must stand together in order to see these numbers decrease. Through public awareness, we can strive to have healthy communities that will be integral to the prevention of domestic violence. White Buffalo's mission is to provide information and education to the community around this issue. An important part of breaking the cycle around abuse is for the community at large to recognize that this is a prevalent problem and help to create change. White Buffalo's goal for the community is to take a stand, make a pledge and take action to end violence against women.

03/19/2015

Hey Everyone,

A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and a Prayer is going to be at TRU Barber Centre this Friday and Saturday(March 20 & 21st)!

It is a groundbreaking collection of monologues by world-renowned authors and playwrights, edited by Eve Ensler and Mollie Doyle. These diverse voices rise up in a collective roar to break open, expose, and examine the insidiousness of violence at all levels: brutality, neglect, a punch, even a put-down. This exciting reading includes pieces by and for men and is being organized by Kamloops new VMen committee!

Ticket price: $15/ea
http://www.kamloopslive.ca

*Proceeds from this show go to White Buffalo Aboriginal & Metis Health Society to support their men’s health groups.*

Come and support a great cause!

03/18/2015

Take a look at this new campaign started in BC!
BC's Toughest Men challenges men to take a stand against domestic violence, 80% of domestic violence is caused by men, this is a men's issue to.
http://bcstoughestmen.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vuRadXaCWo

BC's Toughest Men In a world where 80% of domestic violence is caused by men, this is a men's issue. Take the pledge to end domestic violence at http://bcstoughestmen.com. Thi...

03/10/2015

http://globalnews.ca/news/1868945/province-launches-saysomething-campaign-to-stop-domestic-violence/?hootPostID=7ea9f72bb2af5f3121507ac15d3f1714

Province launches #SaySomething campaign to stop domestic violence A new radio and social media campaign, was launched this morning in Surrey by the Minister of Children and Family Stephanie Cadieux that aims to end the silence by encouraging British Columbians to speak up and safely get help.

03/09/2015

Come see us today at the hospital and sign your pledge to end domestic violence!! :)

Salvation Army uses ‘The Dress’ for domestic violence campaign

03/06/2015

Take a look at this new campaign around "The Dress" that the Salvation Army has posted!

http://globalnews.ca/news/1867888/salvation-army-uses-the-dress-for-domestic-violence-campaign/

Salvation Army uses ‘The Dress’ for domestic violence campaign Social media was abuzz with talk about “The Dress” once again Friday, but instead of debating the colour of the frock, users were celebrating a powerful campaign.

03/06/2015

Check out these three select works by Eve Ensler that are performed by men and women from our community participating together in a global movement to benefit creating a safer, more equitable and violence free world.

The Va**na Monologues:
Coast Kamloops Convention Centre
March 5 & 6, 2015
Benefitting Elizabeth Fry Society's Second Stage Women's Housing Project.

Emotional Creature: The Secret Life of Girls Around the World
TRU alumni Clocktower Theatre
March 13 & 14, 2015
Benefitting Kamloops YMCA/YWCA's Children Who Witness Abuse Program

A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, And a Prayer
TRU Barber Centre
March 20 & 21, 2015
Benefitting White Buffalo Aboriginal & Metis Health Society Men's Group

Tickets for all performances are available online at: kamloopslive.com

03/06/2015

Come see us at the TRU campus tomorrow and make a pledge to stand up against domestic violence! We will be set up at TRU Activity Centre from 9 am until 3pm. Lets start the conversation about domestic violence and help raise awareness!

02/04/2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z_zWIVRIWk

Check out this new add that aired during the Super Bowl!

Super Bowl 2015: Domestic Violence PSA The National Football League's ad firm has created this public service announcement for No More, an umbrella organization working to combat domestic violence...

02/04/2015

Bringing Light to Dark Places is a forum that will be held in October 2015 to address the issue of domestic violence in the Kamloops area. Let's start the conversation now and take a stand against this issue.

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