OCTEVAW Membership
The Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women (OCTEVAW) welcomes representatives from various sectors and movements to promote a coordinated response to abuse against women and children. Our diverse membership includes crisis workers, social service providers, researchers, advocates, and community members.
OCTEVAW prioritizes inclusivity and accessibility, particularly for survivors of violence.
Benefits of membership include:
Active involvement in preventing and ending violence against women and gender-based violence
Participation in Standing Committees such as Frontline, Public Engagement, GBV Leadership, and Healing Justice
Contribution to the development and delivery of prevention programming
Use of OCTEVAW's website and social media resources, including listing as a member organization and promotion of aligned events
Opportunities for professional development and capacity strengthening, with support for VAW workers
Access to wellness and healing sessions for frontline workers
Networking opportunities through committee participation and other sessions
Resource, information, and knowledge sharing
Voting rights at OCTEVAW's Annual General Meeting
Discounts at selected establishments such as Enterprise and The Annex Hotel in Toronto.
All members are subject to the organization’s by-laws. Please read the Membership Policy and By-Laws and contact the OCTEVAW office.
Member Agencies
Our member agencies do incredible work for our community and beyond. They each play a role in providing informative resources, crucial front-line support, and fostering a feminist community focused on reducing gender-based violence.
Non-voting participant agencies:
Individuals and organizations who do not meet all the criteria for membership are encouraged to contribute and participate in OCTEVAW Standing Committees. Non-voting participants are not required to pay membership fees or sign our Memorandum of Agreement. Current non-voting participants are:
City of Ottawa (Social Services Department, Public Health)
Council on Aging of Ottawa
Crime Prevention Ottawa
Crown Attorney’s Office
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services - Probation and Parole
Ottawa Community Housing
Ottawa Police Service (Partner Assault Unit; Victim Crisis Unit; Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit)
Victim Witness Assistance Program