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OTF Grant Bridges Gap in Mental Health Support for Young Survivors

MPP Aislinn Clancy met with Child Witness Centre representatives and partners to celebrate…

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From Waitlist to Readiness | Annual Report 2024-25

It is with deep pride and gratitude that we share our 2024–25 Annual Report with you!

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CBC coverage: Robin and her family share their survivor story!

Robin and her family share their personal story in this incredible coverage!

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OTF Grant Bridges Gap in Mental Health Support for Young Survivors

MPP Aislinn Clancy met with Child Witness Centre representatives and partners to celebrate…

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Did you know 27% of Canadians report experiencing physical or sexual abuse before the age of 15?

This past year alone, we supported 1,088 child and youth victims of abuse and crime, and 827 caregivers, in Waterloo Region, Guelph, and Wellington County.

When we walk with young survivors and their families through the justice system, their trauma is reduced, healing begins, and futures become much brighter.

Sensitive content: This video includes themes of abuse and violence. Please watch with care.

“The support of Child Witness Centre for me was… lifesaving.” – Past client

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The vision of the Child Witness Centre is a community where children and youth are safe, valued and heard, empowering them towards strong futures.

Treat your taste buds in November while changing young lives in our community! 🤤💙RA’s Place offers an amazing eating experience with a 4.8/5 Google rating from 375 reviews! 🤩📍 Find them at 47 Northumberland Street in Ayr: share.google/2Z6IJqk57IcCcEGXq#SupportLocal #Foodie #GivingBack See MoreSee Less
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🟡 Sensitive content: This video includes themes of abuse and violence. Please watch with care.When your childhood is marked by fear, hope can feel out of reach. But with the right support, healing begins, and futures are rewritten. At Child Witness Centre, we stand with young survivors as they reclaim their power and rebuild their tomorrow. 🌟💛 Help young survivors find their voice and strength. Give today at childwitness.comVideo sponsored and produced by the Aubrey & Marla Dan Foundation (AMDF).#ThisIsMyStory #YouthSupport #HealingJourney See MoreSee Less
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It was wonderful partnering with Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region (SASC) to host special training on #HumanTrafficking yesterday! 👏Excellent presentations were delivered by SASC and Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) on the state of this terrible crime in #WaterlooRegion. There was also a great panel of subject matter experts from various organizations (see below*) and a Crown Attorney.Topics included signs of human trafficking, how to respond to a potential victim, common tactics of offenders, risk factors, stages of progression, public education, trauma-informed care, and community resources available.🤔 Did you know WRPS conducted 160 human trafficking investigations in 2024 alone? Sadly, it is a vastly under-reported crime, and the problem is much larger in our community.📞 If you think someone might be a victim, call the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline (1-833-900-1010) or the police.*Starling Housing Services, Victim Services of Waterloo Region, Family & Children's Services of the Waterloo Region, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre of Waterloo Region, and the Victim/Witness Assistance Program._________Funding provided by the Ministry of the Attorney General. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Province of Ontario. See MoreSee Less
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