Breaking the Silence

BREAKING THE SILENCE

Domestic Violence in Newfoundland and Labrador

MY RIGHTS

I am not to blame for being beaten and abused.
I am not the cause of another’s violent behaviour.
I do not like it or want it.
I do not have to take it.
I am an important human being.
I am a worthwhile woman.
I deserve to be treated with respect.
I do have power over my own life.
I can use my power to take good care of myself.
I can decide for myself what is best for me.
I can make changes in my life if I want to.
I am not alone. I can ask others for help.
I am worth working for and changing for.
I deserve to make my own life safer and happier.

- Jennifer Baker Fleming

Who we are : We are four social work students from Memorial University of Newfoundland. This website is part of a social marketing project we are currently involved in. We believe that domestic violence is a serious issue that must not be ignored, and we hope this website will contribute to Breaking The Silence.

Mission Statement : It is our belief that everyone has the right to feel safe and have the freedom to live their lives without the threat of violence. It is also our belief that no one has the right to control, manipulate, harm, or threaten another person.
We hope to raise awareness regarding domestic violence across the province and throughout the world and also to provide information and support to the survivors who experience the horror first hand.

Objectives:
- To provide information and increase awareness to those who wish to become informed via the internet.
- To increase access to information about domestic violence to rural Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
- To provide survivors of domestic violence with a private way to access help, support, and information about the topic.

Information Concerning:

- Types of Abuse
- Myths about Abuse
- Cycle of Violence
- Who is the Abusive Male?
- Why do Women Seek Help?
- Warning Signs of Abusive Behaviour
- Barriers to Leaving an Abusive Relationship
- When Children Witness Violence
- What can I do if I think I'm Being Abused?
- Helping a Friend who is Being Abused
- Facts about Family Violence in Canada
- Shelters Across Newfoundland and Labrador

Quotes and Poetry:

- Remember My Name
- Another Woman
- Comes A Dawn
- Violent
- Human Rights
- Suicide Note of a Battered Wife

Acknowledgments:

We would like to thank the following sources for their input and support:

- Iris Kirby House
- The Provincial Association against Family Violence
- The website www.pkbutterfly.com for their moving poetry and quotes.

Additional Links of Interest:

- Memorial University of Newfoundland - http://www.mun.ca

- Transition Houses and Shelters for Abused women in Canada http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/familyviolence/html/translst.htm

- The St. John's Status Of Women Council - Women's Center
http://www.members.tripod.com/sjswc/cons.htm

- The Provincial Advisory Council on the Status of Women
http://www.thezone.net/pacsw

- http://www.pkbutterfly.com

Thanks For Visiting! We hope our site has been helpful to you, and has provided you with the information you were searching for. Remember, Everyone has the right to feel safe and live a life that is free of violence and filled with love and hope.

We would appreciate any feedback concerning your thoughts related to this site. Also, if you would like to contribute a poem or story of your own, feel free to email us at [email protected]

This website has been developed by:

Nicole Chaytor
Priscilla Corcoran
Jillian Hand
Heather Pretty

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