BSCC Blog
Honouring Pride: The Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic’s Commitment to Inclusion
Toronto, Ontario - On June 19, 2024, the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic proudly celebrated Pride Month alongside our dedicated staff and vibrant community members. Our Pride Day event was an outstanding success, significantly enriched by the...
Clinic Executive Director, Deepa Mattoo Receives the Humber College Honorary Degree
Toronto, Ontario - On behalf of the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, we are delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations to our Executive Director, Deepa Mattoo, on being awarded the Humber College Honorary Degree, presented by Applied...
Thanks to a $199,600 OTF Grant the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic is implementing new programs
Toronto, ON - On May 23rd, the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic welcomed MPP Jessica Bell to its Legal Department’s Meet and Greet event, where she formally congratulated the group on work that’s happening since receiving a two-year, $199,600...
Risk Identification and Safety Assessment (RISA) Tool Website Launch: RISA Resources Now Available for Service Providers
Toronto, ON, May 15th, 2024. We are excited to announce that our RISA website is now live! Released this Fall by Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, the Risk Identification and Safety Assessment (RISA) tool was developed for frontline service...
Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic Honours Carla Neto and Kirsten Mercer with 2024 Spirit of Schlifer Award
Toronto, ON, April 16, 2024 - The Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic proudly announces the recipients of the 2024 Spirit of Barbra Schlifer Award: Carla Neto and Kirsten Mercer. This esteemed award recognizes individuals who demonstrate...
Criminalization and Survivorship: Strengthening GBV-sector responses to criminalization, coercive control, and litigation abuse in Canada
This 30-month National project, started in Fall 2023, funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada and led by Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, is a comprehensive initiative aimed at preventing and addressing the criminalization of Gender-Based...