Is it possible to end Intimate Personal Violence?

We can’t immediately jump to speaking up if this is a new idea for us, but we can start by having conversations with family and friends, colleagues and neighbours. Do you know what services are available for women and children who have experienced abuse in our community? Do you know about services for men who want to stop using violence as a strategy to maintain control in their relationships and homes? What about keeping some appropriate “business cards” handy to offer someone who might need these services? Starting these conversations with people you trust is a great way to crack the shell that keeps us quiet in the face of others’ need. Link to full article here.