• Bill 173: Addressing Intimate Partner Violence

  • May 2 2024
  • Length: 22 mins
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Bill 173: Addressing Intimate Partner Violence

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  • In this episode, Katie Mares discusses her personal experience with intimate partner violence (IPV) and highlights the importance of recognizing IPV as an epidemic. She shares her positive experience attending a bill hearing for Bill 173, which aims to declare IPV as an epidemic in Ontario. Katie emphasizes the need for prevention, promoting health, and prolonging life in addressing IPV. She also discusses the impact of IPV on individuals and society, including the mental health toll, economic consequences, and the importance of breaking the silence surrounding IPV. Katie encourages listeners to sign a petition in support of Bill 173 and thanks the London Abused Women's Centre, survivors, government officials, and supporters for their efforts in addressing IPV. Sign the petition Katie mentions in this episode: https://www.ontariondp.ca/bill-173 Listen to the recent episode with guest Jennifer Dunn Read more about Bill 173: https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-43/session-1/bill-173 https://www.cp24.com/news/intimate-partner-violence-could-be-declared-an-epidemic-in-ontario-after-ford-gov-t-says-it-will-back-ndp-bill-1.6841266 https://www.ontariondp.ca/news/ontario-ndp-bill-brings-ontario-one-step-closer-declaring-intimate-partner-violence-epidemic RESOURCES Resources in Canada for Family and Intimate Partner Violence The Assaulted Women’s Helpline is a free, anonymous telephone line for women in Ontario experiencing any form of abuse. National Child Abuse Hotline: 24/7 at 1-800-422-4453 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 24/7 at 1-800-799−7233 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 24/7 at 1-800-656-4673 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline: 24/7 at 1-800-622-4357 Crisis Text Line: 24/7 text DS to 741741 Find out more information about the Ladies Take Control Community: https://ladiestakecontrol.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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