2010 Lettres au rédacteur

Re: When a woman hits her man

By: OCTEVAW | published: Dec 3, 2010

It is important to acknowledge that there are male victims of violence, just as there is violence in same-sex relationships. However, to state that violence and abuse happens to men just as often as it happens to women is completely false. In response to this article
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OCTEVAW responds to the Ottawa U research studying Twilight and the relationship between Bella and Edward

By: OCTEVAW | published: Aug 19, 2010

Thank you for interviewing the University of Ottawa PhD student Melinda Morgan studying Twilight and the relationship between Bella and Edward. Research like this is important because it allows us to see the affects that pop culture has on our real life norms and behaviours in intimate partnerships.
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CBC - Ottawa Morning Interview August 23, 2010

Does "Love The Way You Lie" by Eminem and Rihanna glorify domestic abuse?

By: CBC Radio | published: Aug 24, 2010

Q with Jian Ghomeshi – CBC Radio
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OCTEVAW’s Response to Bill 53, the Escaping Domestic Violence Act, 2010

par : COCVFF | publiés : May 21, 2010

OCTEVAW would like to commend your initiative, the introduction of Bill 53, towards making the lives of women and children safer. Please read further for Octevaw's feedback on the proposed legistration..
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Ottawa wife-killer seeks early release

par : COCVFF | publiés : May 21, 2010

In reading this article, we at the Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women (OCTEVAW) couldn’t help but notice that his “distinguished military” history was noted several times. It is chillingly similar to the recent reports of Colonel Williams and more recently, those of Corporal Chaulk...
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Ottawa wife-killer abandons faint-hope effort

par : AIDWYC | publiés : June 9, 2010

re: “Ottawa wife-killer abandons faint-hope effort” reports that John Schaefler “abandoned his bid for early parole under the contentious faint-hope clause” …
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Neighbours, Friends and Families Campaign responds to the article ‘He knows where I live and I want out’

par : Neighbours, Friends and Families Campaign | publiés : April 21, 2010

This Ottawa Citizen article was shocking and very sad to read. I am horrified that this woman is living in constant fear from her abuser. This is not what escaping a violent relationship means.
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OCTEVAW applauds “The Talk Boys Need to Hear” article published on March 22, 2010

par : COCVFF | publiés : March 25, 2010

OCTEVAW applauds Anthony E. Wolf and the Globe and Mail for the article on dating violence. The article addressed what constitutes abuse and encouraged parents to have a ‘talk’ with their sons ...
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OCTEVAW’s Op-ed on the arrest and charging of Colonel Russell Williams

par : COCVFF | publiés : March 7, 2010

It has been a month since Colonel Russell Williams was arrested for brutally killing two women and sexually assaulting two others...
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Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program response to the article “It’s not just women who suffer abuse”

par : Partner Assault Response | publiés : March 12, 2010

This letter is in response to the article "It's not just women who suffer" posted below.
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Centretown News Articles

par : Centretown News | publiés : March 12, 2010

It's not just women who suffer abuse
Intervention only a first step
Statistics can mislead
Local shelter space for abused women in short supply
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“Victims of sexual assault deserve the court’s empathy and compassion rather than the perpetrators” says Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre

par : COCVFF | publiés : February 24, 2010

Ikram Jama at the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre wrote this letter In response to "No jail for sex attack on pregnant ex-wife by sailor with PTSD" – Feb 23rd
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OCTEVAW's response to the Ottawa Citizens "Women at risk" article that appeared on January 26, 2010

par : COCVFF | publiés : Ottawa Citizen on February 8, 2010

OCTEVAW applauds the editorial board of the Ottawa Citizen for responding to the tragic murder of Ashley Boudreau. The article published on January 26, 2010 dispels commonly held myths about violence against women.
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