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You Are Not Alone

This site represents the collaborative efforts of several different social service organizations in Brantford, Brant County, and Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. As members of the BRAVE Committee, these agencies are dedicated to coordinating the community’s response to gender-based violence, domestic violence and sexual violence. This is achieved through advocacy for improvements in existing systems, prevention and intervention initiatives, increased accountability in service delivery, the promotion of education and training amongst agencies, and to ensure that established protocols are followed.

24 Hour Crisis and Support: 

  1. Victim Services of Brant: 519-752-3140
  2. Indigenous Victim Services: 1-866-455-2204
  3. Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services & Sonhatsi:wa Sexual Violence Healing Centre : 519-445-4324
  4. Sexual Assault Centre of Brant: 519-751-3471
  5. Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services: 519-752-4357

News

“You Are Not Alone” Campaign: Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (May 14 – 20)

This campaign is in recognition of Victims and Survivors of Crime Week (May 14 – 20) . The purpose of the campaign is to remind those impacted by violence and crime in Brantford, Brant County, and Six Nations of the Grand River that there are 24 hour supports in the community that can help. For more information please visit the following link:  https://www.victimsweek.gc.ca/home-accueil.html

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Weaving Truth and Reconciliation into the Workplace

On March 3rd, BRAVE hosted a workshop lead by the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic for managers, board members, and agency decision makers from various community agencies in Brantford and Brant County. The workshop explored ways to implement the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action into agency practice and procedures.  

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Enhancing Police Response to Sexual Violence

In February 2017 the Ontario Government provided funding for fifteen two-year pilot projects to enhance police response to sexual violence. The projects will also enhance police investigative practices with an overall goal of building stronger cases and improving justice system outcomes. Brantford Police Service is one of the fifteen two-year pilot projects partnering with the Sexual Assault Centre of Brant, Victim Services Brant, BCHS Domestic Violence/Sexual Violence Care Team, Laurier University and a legal expert on violence against women. Based […]

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BRAVE Participates in Local Pride Events

On June 17th BRAVE, along side The No More Project, participated in local pride events to show solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. As part of BRAVE’s ongoing commitment to become more inclusive to the needs of the LGBTQ+ community with respect to sexual violence and domestic violence prevention and response work, information cards created in partnership with The Bridge Committee on intimate partner violence specific to LGBTQ+ relationships were distributed.  

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National Inquiry for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls : Six Nations Elected Council Press Release

Six Nations Elected Council has announced their support for the families of the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG), calling for the resignation of the current Commissioners and the re-establishment of the Inquiry Process. “The current inquiry is based on colonial values and processes. It must be built on the strengths and resiliencies of Indigenous culture, values, ceremonies, and medicines.” – Chief Ava Hill The Six Nations families of the MMIWG have asked that July 31st be an International Day of Ceremony […]

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Events

International Women’s Day

March 8, 2018

Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services celebrates International Women's Day. This year's event will be an evening to inspire women to personal and professional growth while showcasing and celebrating businesses in our community who want to #PressforProgress. March 8th is a global movement. It is a day for everyone to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Since the first day it was honoured in 1911, the world has experienced a significant shift towards gender equality. But there…

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Sexual Assault Prevention Training for Front-Line Workers

May 10, 2018 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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The AIDS Network Annual Fundraiser: Walk Away from Stigma

August 23, 2018 @ 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Pier 4 Park, 64 Leander Drive
Hamilton, ON L8L 1N6 Canada + Google Map

The AIDS Network Annual Fundraiser: Walk Away from Stigma   You are invited to participate in The AIDS Network’s annual fundraiser and awareness walk! The AIDS Network is proud to present Walk Away from Stigma. Every year our community comes together to show our solidarity with people living with, affected by and vulnerable to HIV. This event supports vital HIV/AIDS prevention and support services offered to the 1.5 million people living in our communities of Hamilton, Halton, Norfolk and Brant. Proceeds will…

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Workshops in partnership with Six Nations Corrections: Yohá:te ne kahsén:na (The Road to Your Name)

August 28, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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One event on September 28, 2018 at 5:00pm

Grand River Employment and Training, P.O Box 69 16 Sunrise Court
Ohsweken,, ON N0A 1M0 Canada + Google Map
Free

Workshops in partnership with Six Nations Corrections: Yohá:te ne kahsén:na (The Road to Your Name) Workshops in partnership with Six Nations Corrections: Yohá:te ne kahsén:na (The Road to Your Name)   Workshops in partnership with Six Nations Corrections to learn cultural knowledge designed for YOUTH in the justice system. Location: GREAT Building, Classroom 102 16 Sunrise Court, Ohsweken 12 Noon- 4:00pm LUNCH PROVIDED Dates: Tuesday August 28, 2018 - Topic: Street Survival (This workshop will be held at Dajoh) Thursday…

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We Are Welders – Women’s Welding Program

September 12, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Six Nations Polytech Brantford Campus, 411 Elgin Street
Brantford, Ontario Canada + Google Map
Free

We Are Welders - Women's Welding Program This 28-week program will provide participants with the soft skills, practical skills, safety training, technical skills, and personal support necessary to gain local employment as a welder. The program will provide a combination of theory, hands-on and virtual training at the Brantford campus of Six Nations Polytechnic.   2 Information sessions for the We are Welders – Women’s Welding Program will be hosted at the Brantford Campus of Six Nations Polytechnic (411 Elgin…

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Acknowledgement

It is important to acknowledge that the land we live and work on is First Nations’ territory. The City of Brantford and surrounding area lies on the lands of Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Neutral. Respect is also offered to our neighbouring Indigenous nations, including the Metis, Cree and Inuit, among many others throughout Turtle Island. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this community, on this territory. The intent in acknowledging this territory is to recognize the myriad ways that our communities have been, and continue to be, implicated in processes of colonization and the ongoing impacts of colonization on Indigenous peoples, but we also need to do more than provide land acknowledgements. The Truth and Reconcilation Commission of Canada reminds us that reconciliation is an ongoing individual and collective process that requires commitment from all member agencies and people in our communities. We are all treaty members, and should strive to act in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and center their voices.

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Ministry of Community and Social Services and the Ontario Women's Directorate