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Woman to Woman Abuse Project Coordinator
Hi everybody! My name is Joanne Horsley and I am the new coordinator for the Woman to Woman Abuse Project, which is a project that is exploring access to care issues for women experiencing violence in same-sex relationships. Before I get into the project information, here is a little introduction to me. Before being a part of the ACC, I spent about 9 years working on campus at the University of Saskatchewan, first as a security guard with Campus Safety, and then as the Victim Advocate with the Students' Union. I am very passionate about the work that I do, and I really enjoy being a part of the community. I am thrilled to be a part of the ACC team, and I look forward to meeting you in person during our drop-in hours, or hearing from you by phone or email!
Project Objectives:
This project has 3 main objectives:
- To develop strategies for change around the issue of woman-to-woman abuse
- To create better understanding of woman-to-woman abuse and affect change in the policies, programs and services of organizations and service providers
- To help women affected by the issue and the general public understand woman-to-woman abuse and to raise awareness of services and programs available to address woman-to-woman abuse
The Woman To Woman Abuse Project
The Woman to Woman Abuse Project is now moving into its' 2nd phase. It is funded by Status of Women Canada through its Women's Community Fund.
The project currently includes an educational workshop regarding woman to woman domestic abuse/violence, which can be tailored in length and content to suit your individual work place or organization. As well, we maintain an open invitation for the ACC to perform a policy review at your work place or organization to ensure that your policies and procedures are lesbian friendly.
In addition to continuing to offer these services, this first year of the project will include a survey of lesbian, bisexual and trans women* regarding their program and service needs, as well as an examination of local, national and international best practice models. The focus of this stage will be on providing voice to the women who are and/or have been affected by domestic abuse/violence.
The 2nd and 3rd years of the project will consist of the actual creation and piloting of a program and/or service based on the survey and best practices research. This will be followed by an evaluation of this pilot program, and if all goes well permanent implementation of the program/service.
*trans women who are in relationships with women.
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Funders
The Avenue Community Centre receives funding for The Woman to Woman Abuse Project from:
Community Survey Participation Appreciation
Our Woman to Woman Abuse Project Coordinator Joanne would like to thank everyone who participated in the Community Survey. The time and effort that you put into answering the survey will go a very long way in assisting us to provide the most meaningful programming possible. Thank you so much!
ACC Woman to Woman Abuse Resources
Woman To Woman Abuse Brochure: PDF
Woman To Woman Abuse Resource Manual: PDF
Woman To Woman Abuse Poster: PDF
Other Web Resources:
Regina Women’s Centre
Peer Support Services for Abused Women (Canada)
Women’s Web
Intra-lesbian Violence, By: Lori Haskell (Canada)
About.com: Lesbian Life
Public Health Agency of Canada: Same Sex Partner Violence
Internet Safety
An Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence Aid and Resource Collection (USA)
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (USA)
Another Closet: Domestic Violence in Lesbian and Gay Relationships (Australia)
Survivors Handbook (UK)
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