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Survivor’s Circle

Bringing together survivors and allies to create real and lasting change for kids.

2026 Pancake Lunch: An Awesome Success!

It was amazing coming together with over 360 supporters on Tuesday, February 17!

Meet Brady, Accredited Facility Dog

We’re so excited to introduce you to our 2nd facility dog to join our team!

Survivor’s Circle

Bringing together survivors and allies to create real and lasting change for kids.

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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.

Video sponsored and produced by the Aubrey & Marla Dan Foundation (AMDF).
Sensitive content: 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.

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It was amazing for our team to welcome over 360 guests at our #PancakeLunch on Tuesday, February 17! Over $54,500 was raised to support local child victims and their families! ✨👏 We’re so grateful for everyone who made the 28th annual edition of our signature #fundraising event successful! Together, we’re helping kids experience healing and wellbeing for brighter futures. ❤️‍🩹🎥 Special #thanks to our wonderful media sponsor, SagePath Consulting Ltd., for this awesome highlights’ video! Check them out at: sagepathconsulting.com___________Waterloo Regional Police Service Aislinn Clancy St. George Banquet Hall See MoreSee Less
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A big #ThankYou to May Court Club KW for the new carpet and healthy food in our Remote Testimony Room! These are wonderful enhancements for our child victim services, made possible by the $1,000 grant you provided in recent months. 😃💙 The new carpet is truly making a difference by dampening sounds for an enhanced sense of privacy, while fostering a clean and welcoming space.💙 Light meals, snacks, and drinks are helping to meet kids' basic needs – reducing their stress and growing their strength to face their challenges.Through our collec#care#care#compassionssion for children, we're empowering them to heal and move forward from their trauma, towards brighter futures. 🌟 See MoreSee Less
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Huge #Thanks to Rotary Waterloo for generously giving $1,500 towards costs associated with Brady – our new accredited facility dog! 🐾Brady joined our team in October to strongly enhance our trauma-informed supports for young victims at the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) of Waterloo Region. Spending much time in family and interview rooms, he offers invaluable #comfort to kids meeting with our system navigators, police, and child protection workers during investigations of abuse and crime. ❤️‍🩹🤔 Did you know? Over 370 children and youth were #supported through our Child & Youth Advocate Program at the CYAC last year. Learn more about Brady and the big difference he’s making: childwitness.com/brady-facility-dog/📸 Lisa Evans (on right), Club President, with Rebecca Heibein-Kursikowski (on left), Child Witness Centre’s Manager of Frontline Programs and Partnerships, and Brady, Accredited Facility Dog. See MoreSee Less
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