News
Below are recent news items of Niagara Regional Sexual Assault Centre.
Jan
13
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We are happy to announce that two survivor groups are being offered this winter:
Men's Group - Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse - An eight week program for men who have experienced childhood sexual abuse.
Women's Survivor Group - A 12-week therapy group for women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or sexual assault.
For more information on the groups click here
Please call 905 682 7258 to indicate your interest in participating in a group.
The 8-week Men's Survivor Group "Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse" has been postponed until January 2012.
Please note that the weekly Peer Support Group for Men continues to run Tuesday nights at John Howard Society/Job Gym downtown St. Catharines.
If you are interested in attending a group please contact the Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre at 905-682-7258
In addition to the 8-week Male Survivor group, a weekly Peer Support Group is also being offered for Adult Male Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse or Sexual Assault.
When: Tuesdays from 7:00PM till 9:00PM
Where: John Howard Society of Niagara - 210 King Street (Job Gym) St. Catharines, ON.
Who: Glenn Allan - Group Facilitator. Glenn is a conqueror of childhood sexual abuse and has been clean and sober from alcohol and cocaine since January 1998. He facilitates similar groups in Hamilton and Halton. Glenn was also the original Creator, Executive Producer and Host of the TV Show entitled, Living Clean (June 5, 2005 to October 31, 2010).
A weekly peer support group designed to assist men (18 years and older) who are Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse or Sexual Assault. Each week the group gathers to support each other in a safe, secure and friendly environment. The group shares their experience, strength and hope as it pertains to childhood sexual abuse. Some group members share their pain and struggles, while others share how they successfully cope as adults today.
To register please contact the Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre at 905-682- 7258 or for more information regarding the group contact Glenn Allan at 905-975- 6455 or e-mail glenn16@bell.blackberry.net.
Women from all walks of life, cultures and ages around the Niagara region will be joining together Thursday evening in St. Catharines for the annual Take Back the Night vigil and march.
The event, hosted by the Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre, the Centre de Santé and several other community organizations will be multilingual this year. It will include inspirational speakers and music, face painting and other activities for children, display tables and a candlelight vigil to raise awareness about violence against women.
“The vigil has a long history in Niagara beginning in the late 70’s,” said Sharon Pazzaglia, of the Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre. “If it reminds the community once a year that violence against women and children is still a prevalent issue, then it is a success.”
“When it comes to violence, it has no language or skin colour,” said Carol-Lynn DeBlois, of the Centre de Santé, a Francophone social service agency in Welland. “The more we can collaborate to put an end to violence, the better. Everybody has the right to be safe.”
Organizers will also be collecting non-perishable food and other items, such as bedding, towels and toiletries for the YWCA.
Take Back the Night will be held at the St. Catharines library on James St. starting at 6 p.m. If it rains, the event will move inside at Market Square across the street. Men and children are also welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Suzanne Mason, public education coordinator or Sharon Pazzaglia, project development coordinator, at 905 682-7258
Aug
22
22
A 12-week therapy group for women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or sexual assault will be offered in St. Catharines this fall This group will acknowledge and address the impact of this form of violence on women.
For more information click here.
BE A VOLUNTEER!
Upcoming 8-session Volunteer Crisis Line training course starts:
Tuesday September 13th
Learn to respond to individuals who have experienced sexual assault and abuse, in childhood or as an adult. Flexible hours, volunteer from your home. Call Cheri for more information: 905 682 7258 or email: volunteer@nrsac.org.
Share your skills, share your voice.....help break the silence!
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Saturday, January 29th, 2011
Vision 2000 Travel Group, Superior Car Wash and Assante Wealth Management is pleased to announce the return of the Disco Ball, benefiting the Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre (CARSA). Get out your disco duds and boogey down with us! Tickets also available at: BBBlooms, Parkway Hotel & the Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre. |
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sharon Pazzaglia at:
| Tel: 905-682-7258 | Fax: 905-682-2114 | E-mail: sharon@nrsac.org |
Download the Disco Ball Sponsor & Ticket Registration Form here.
Download the Disco Ball 2011 Poster here.
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