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Dear beloved community partners, supporters, volunteers, clients and friends: As we all face unprecedented times, every organization and person has been forced to make difficult, but necessary decisions. The Child Witness Centre is no different. As we navigate through these uncharted waters, we have all had to make some sacrifices. That said, the sacrifices are… Read more →
News and Stories
Child Witness Centre Announces Cancellation of 2020 Youth Symposium
WATERLOO REGION – In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Child Witness Centre has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Youth Symposium. The Youth Symposium, a one-day program run over three consecutive days, was scheduled for April 7-9, 2020. Child Witness Centre staff and volunteers had been looking forward to welcoming 4,000… Read more →
Child Witness Centre Announces a new Executive Director!
WATERLOO REGION – The Board of Directors of the Child Witness Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of David Morneau as Executive Director as of January 13, 2020. This appointment follows the retirement of Laura Muirhead who provided leadership and inspiration for the past seven years, helping the organization grow and making a difference… Read more →
Support Young People This Holiday Season!
This holiday season, we invite you to make a difference in the lives of children and youth in our community, as well as their families, as they journey through the criminal justice system in Waterloo Region, Guelph and Wellington County. Did you know that… more than twice a day a young person finds the courage… Read more →
Congratulations to the Steele Group!
Congratulations to the Steele Group for being recognized with the David Borges Outstanding Community Involvement Award at the Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Foundation’s 18th Annual Food for Thought Gala on Friday November 8th. Nominating the Steele Group was an easy decision for us – they have done so much for the Child Witness Centre… Read more →
Ride for Refuge 2019
What a great day! Saturday October 5 was a beautiful sunny day to walk or ride in support of the Child Witness Centre. We were very excited to have six teams and forty-three participants in our first year at the Ride for Refuge. Thank you to everyone who participated – whether you rode, walked, or… Read more →
Child Witness Centre Releases 2018-19 Community Report
Thank you for being a part of walking the journey with young victims and witnesses in our community. Whether it is by delivering services alongside ours, by volunteering, or through donations, funding or by supporting our events, you are ensuring that each young person who has experienced abuse or crime is heard, helped and can… Read more →
Thank You Widows Sons Grand River Chapter
On August 24, the first annual Widows Sons Grand River Chapter Charity Ride took place with 54 riders and 11 passengers embarking from Blackridge Harley-Davidson in Cambridge for a scenic motorcycle ride in support of the Child Witness Centre. The day included a ride through the rolling hills and sights of Waterloo Region, a barbecue… Read more →
The Co-operators Annual Charity Golf Tournament
The day included a BBQ, a putting competition, and ended with a fantastic dinner reception, all of which was accented by a strong sense of doing good for your community. During the reception, a former client shared her experience of trauma from back when she entered 9th grade and how she felt supported through our… Read more →
Know Your Rights As A Victim
We have been supporting children and youth who are victims or witnesses of crime and their families since 1983. Foundational to our work is the Canadian Victim Bill of Rights which ensures that victims are awarded certain fundamental rights throughout the criminal justice process. More specifically Victims have the right to information, the right to participation,… Read more →