Support for Women who have Experienced Family Violence
Domestic violence against women occurs when your intimate partner attempts to control you through physical, emotional or sexual violence. Women's Relationship Counselling provides a safe, confidential support base to women who have been affected by abuse.
Our Services Include...
Individual Counselling For:
•Abuse
•Cycle of Violence
•Women's Rights
•Family Issues
•Anger Management
•Self-Esteem
Information, Advocacy and Referrals For:
•Legal matters
•Day care
•Education
•Housing
•Social Assistance
•Employment
•Child and Family Services
Support Groups:
•Domestic Violence
•Anger Management
•Self-Esteem
•Healthy Relationships
CYCLE OF VIOLENCE
Phase 1: TENSION BUILDING
•Tension escalates
•Threats, verbal harassment
•Minor forms of abuse
•Both try to control behaviour
Phase 2: EXPLOSION
•Uncontrollable discharge of tension
•Physical or emotional abuse
•Destructiveness
•Emotional collapse
•Police may intervene
Phase 3: CALM
•Both minimize severity
•Woman feels responsible
•Calm and kindness follow
•Apologies and promises given that it will not happen again
•False hope is restored in relationship
Seeking to Promote...
•Healthy environments for women and children
•Violence-free communities
•Equal rights for women accessing legal services in Manitoba
•Education and support on how to leave your abusive relationship
•Holistic Health
You Have the Right To...
•Express your opinions
•Be respected by your partner
•Have your emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs met
•Equality in resolving difficulties with your partner
•Hold your partner responsible for his/her behaviour
•To seek professional help
•End your relationship if abuse occurs
•To expect behavioural changes rather than apologies and promises from your partner
•Not blame yourself if the relationship ends
How to Contact Us...
Phone: (204) 940-2080
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Important Contact Numbers:
•Police - 911
•Klinic 24 Hour Crisis Line - 786-8686
•Osborne House - 942-3052
•IKWE Widdjiitiwin - 987-2780
•C.F.S. - 944-4200
•Kids Help Line - 1-800-668-6868
•Women's Advocacy - 945-6851
•Legal Aid - 985-8500
•Social Assistance - 948-4000
•Winnipeg Harvest - 982-3663
