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Lower Similkameen Community Services Society
Room #A508a 700 Third Street (located in the Health Centre)
Keremeos, BC V0X 1N3
lscss@nethop.net
250 499 2352
Women's Counselling Program
Why Take Control of Your Life?
Because you deserve safety, harmony, and happiness and only YOU can create this in your Life!
Women’s Counselling Program
Anda Brockhoff
Stopping the Violence Counsellor
For a confidential appointment
Phone: (250) 499-3018
Email: familycentre@nethop.net
Violence Against Women - What is Violence?
Violence can come in the form of physical threats or harm, mental or emotional abuse such as yelling and belittling or isolating you from friends and family.
Another form of abuse is sexual whether it is unwanted sexual talk, sexual assault or rape.
Violence can happen to anyone by anyone.
Remember, violence is not your fault and you have the right and ability to create a life free from violence.
How common is violence against women in our homes and in our communities?
1 in 10 women is regularly battered by her spouse.
A women is raped every 17 minutes in Canada.
1 out of 2 girls and 1 out of 4 boys will be sexually assaulted before they reach the age of 18.
Note– more recent studies suggest that every second person has experienced some form of abuse.
What are the common effects of violence?
- feeling powerless or trapped
- constant fear
- guilt, believing it is your fault
- loss of self
- isolation
- believing we can change or control another persons behaviour
