Rape Culture and Outdated Social Attitudes

by | Oct 23, 2013 | Archive, News

Toronto Star: “Rape Culture: What do Steubenville, Rehtah Parsons and frosh chants have in common?” Published Saturday October 19, 2013 By Marco Chown Oved Staff Reporter, Laura Kane News Reporter “Lots of questions are still asked about: Why did you put...

First Resolution on Small Arms and Light Weapons!

by | Oct 7, 2013 | Archive, News

On September 26, 2013, the UN Security Council adopted its first-ever resolution on small arms and light weapons. The resolution makes specific reference to gun violence and its “disproportionate impact on violence perpetrated against women and girls, and...

There is Harm in the Words of Frosh Week “Rape Chants”

by | Sep 18, 2013 | Archive, News

The Globe And Mail Article: “Why Frosh-Week Antics Matter” Published Thursday, Sep. 12 2013 By: Zosia Bielski Amanda Dale, the executive director of the Barbra Schlifer Clinic was interviewed by the Globe and Mail on the recent  “rape chants” that occurred...

From Toughest Times – Former Client Expresses Gratitude

by | May 23, 2013 | Archive, News

The years of physical, financial and emotional abuse that I had experience had left a strong imprint in me and I felt unable to deal with life’s issues. I felt incapable of making decisions, I had a lot of doubt, and I felt inadequate as a person and as a parent. I...

Amanda Dale Wins Woman of Distinction!

by | May 3, 2013 | Archive, News

Last night at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, in front of over a thousand guests and a roaring crowd, Schlifer Clinic’s Executive Director, Amanda Dale received the YWCA’s 2013 Woman of Distinction award for the Social Justice category. Read more...