by BSCC | Jul 2, 2019 | InBrief, News
By Holly Miles What does it mean to be ‘Trauma-Informed?’At the core of trauma is a persistent feeling of being unsafe in the world. What does it mean to be trauma-informed and how to create trauma-informed spaces that facilitate healing? Read more >> By Tiffany...
by BSCC | Jun 27, 2019 | InBrief, News
What does it mean to be’Trauma Informed?’ Content warning: This article discusses the general themes of violence and sexual abuse. Holly is a counsellor at the Barbra Schlifer Clinic As a counsellor who provides individual and group counselling for trauma...
by BSCC | Jun 26, 2019 | InBrief, News
Tiffany Lau is a staff lawyer at the Barbra Schlifer Clinic This month, two proposed pieces of legislation made their way through the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (“Committee”) for consideration. The first of these Bills is C-337, a...
by BSCC | Jun 5, 2019 | Legal
The Clinic welcomes the legislative changes proposed in Bill C-78 by the federal government. The proposed legislation would make changes to the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act, and the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension...
by BSCC | May 14, 2019 | InBrief, News
Tell me, who matters to you? By Ly Berry On March 24th, the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic held the second annual SHE MATTERS fundraiser for young professionals interested in social justice. New to the Clinic, I had limited exposure to SHE MATTERS and event...
by BSCC | May 14, 2019 | Counselling, News
Spirited Women All groups at the Clinic are for women – transgender, cisgender and non-binary inclusive. The common denominator is the personal experience of gender-based violence or abuse. By Holly Miles, Counsellor Here at the Schlifer Clinic, we...
by BSCC | May 14, 2019 | InBrief, News
Domestic violence and homicide: A reality that cannot be overlooked By Patricia Coelho, Coordinator of the Risk Assessment Project. There are numerous international research projects, initiatives, programs and services organized to address and prevent domestic...
by BSCC | May 1, 2019 | Get Involved
Dr. Elaine Craig and Sunny Marriner Announced as the 2019 Spirit of Barbra Schlifer Award Recipients Award acknowledges the Tribute’s 25th Anniversary and the commitment of women who protect the rights of survivors Toronto: April 25, 2019 – The Barbra Schlifer...
by BSCC | Apr 30, 2019 | News
April 30, 2019 “Following a comprehensive search process, the committee decided unanimously that Ms. Mattoo was unsurpassed in a strong field of highly qualified candidates,” says Kathleen Murphy, the Clinic’s Board President. “Her wisdom and depth of knowledge for...
by BSCC | Apr 25, 2019 | News, Press Release
2019 Spirit of Barbra Schlifer Award Recipients Dr. Elaine Craig and Sunny Marriner Announced as the 2019 Spirit of Barbra Schlifer Award Recipients Award acknowledges the Tribute’s 25th Anniversary and the commitment of women who protect the rights of survivors...
