Podcasts about women's shelters

We begin with a continuation of our conversation earlier this week on the growing issue of online “Sextortion”. This time out, we speak with Dean Jacobs, Detective from the Calgary Police Service and member of ICE, the Alberta “Integrated Child Exploitation” unit. Detective Jacobs shares some tips for parents when it comes to protecting their kids from falling victim to a “Sextortion” scam.    Next, a recent report from “The Alberta Council of Women's Shelters” indicates that cases of domestic violence are on the rise in our province -and women's shelters are at their breaking point. How can we change the narrative? We'll discuss the troubling issue with Jan Reimer, Executive Director of “The Alberta Council of Women's Shelters”.  Finally, it's a much-needed lifeline for those ‘struggling' from coast-to-coast.  We catch up with Mental Health Advocate Karen Gallagher-Burt for details on the newly launched, nationwide “Suicide Hotline” and the impact it will have for those in need.

Thinking about installing a heat pump? Worried about how it would perform in the extreme cold of an Alberta winter? We get some insight into the cost, performance and reliability of the heat-source from Belinda Gilbey, Co-Founder of “Bondi Energy”.    Two weeks ago, Canadian grocers testified before Parliament about plans to stabilize prices. Now that the November 2nd government ‘deadline' has come and gone for the ‘grocery giants' to take some action, where is the relief for consumers? We tackle the topic with Janet Music from the ‘Agri-Food Analytics Lab' at Dalhousie University.  Finally, it's a unique program which provides gently used jewelry to Women's Shelters across Canada. We learn all about this year's “Gems for Gems” Jewelry Drive from the Founder herself, Jordan Guildford. 

-Today we're talking with Megan Landreth, Farm Administrator of the Veterans Healing Farm in Hendersonville, NC. -Established in 2013 by John and Nicole Mahshie, the Veterans Healing Farm is celebrating its 10th year of helping our Veteran community. Their focus is on improving the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of our nation's Veterans and their families. Everything grown at the Farm is donated back to the community. Distributing produce at the local VA Medical Center, Veterans Restoration Quarters, Food Pantries, Rescue Missions, Women's Shelters and other organizations in need. ⭐For more info! https://www.veteranshealingfarm.org/ ⭐Podcast Coming Soon!⭐

Each year the Government of Alberta acknowledges October as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Recently the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre renovated space in downtown Lethbridge to accommodate the needs of the Chinook Child and Youth Advocacy Centre – a program that provides coordinated, multidisciplinary approach in a safe, comfortable environment to address the needs of abused children, youth and their families. The talk will explore the prevalence of child sexual abuse, long standing implications of abuse when left unaddressed, and why it is important, as a community, to take action. Speaker: Kristine Cassie Kristine has worked in the human services sector for more than 39 years with substantial experience and advocacy efforts in the areas of youth empowerment, housing, domestic and sexual violence. Skilled at the development of programs, policy development, and risk management, Kristine has been instrumental in a number of community networks including: the Sexual Violence Action Committee; Domestic Violence Action Team; Southern Alberta Network of Children's Services; Social Housing In Action; Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination; YWCA Canada Atlantic Expansion Project; YWCA Canada Integrating Committee; Miner's Days Historical Association of Coalhurst; Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services, Provincial Child Advocacy Centre Network, Alberta Council of Women's Shelters and is a member of the Coaching Association of Canada Task Force on Gender Based Violence and Teen Dating Violence which will conclude its work in the fall of 2023. Kristine served one term as a School Board Trustee at Palliser School Division continues to serve on the Board of Governors at Lethbridge College, and currently is the CEO of the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre. Kristine is a registered social worker, holds a master's in leadership and is a certified community traumatologist. Kristine is Metis and a lifelong Albertan, having been raised in Grande Prairie, she currently resides in Southern Alberta in the Town of Coalhurst. Together with her husband of 38 years, they have raised a wonderful young man, Gabriel, who now resides in Ottawa.  

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During the pandemic, women's shelters in Canada received millions of dollars in emergency funding, but that money is set to end in September. We discuss what it will take to keep the lights on in these shelters, with Dawn Ferris, executive director of Cumberland County Transition House Association in Amherst, N.S.; and Danica Hoffart, executive director at the Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter in Red Deer, Alberta.

Promised pandemic relief turns into a funding nightmare for Canadian women's shelters. Host, Alex Pierson speaks with Jennifer Hutton, CEO of Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region about women's shelters facing a devastating blow to their essential services, leaving many wondering how they will continue to provide lifesaving support to those in need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kendra is Real Estate Broker/ Owner at Iron City Premier Realty, minority woman owned and operated. Where the motto is “We don't just sell, we serve.” Under her leadership she currently guides a team of 19 Birmingham Realtors. ICPR was a vision built from the ground up through determination, prayer, and true unwavering faith. She is also Senior Real Estate Broker at Premium Property Realty, a strategic partner of Premium Property Trust and Christopher Artchitecture and Interiors. A promising brokerage on the rise with a focus on luxury real estate and commercial developing. Being born and raised in Birmingham, she saw a vision of a better, more beautiful Magic City that could be filled with thriving communities and families. This vision later turned into her passion and pursuit in real estate. Which after years of working and learning, she listened to God and formed her own real estate brokerage. July 2,2023 will mark 2 years! She continues to create opportunities for entrepreneurs, and families alike. Service to the city is something she is committed to by not only developing deals to enhance our city, guide those looking to achieve homeownership, but also by making sure she and her brokerage pour time and resources in diverse ways. From donating to Women's Shelters, school supplies, hygiene products, clothing necessities', and Christmas toys to Todd Homes Community Center, monetary donations to businesses directly in the city, leading prayer circles, and much more. She truly believes in this city, and the great people in it.

In 10 years, Anna Kelley went from $700,000 in debt to an 8-figure net worth real estate mogul. Being in tremendous debt wasn't the first time she hit rock bottom. As a child, she grew up in households with abusive men and had to stay in women's shelters with her mom. Her tough childhood only made her more determined to outwork all of her friends. “I realized that if I wanted a different life than what I had as a child if I didn't want my children to be in an abusive situation or to spend evenings in a women's shelter as I had as a child if I wanted better for myself and my family, I had to be willing to do whatever it took to succeed and to get myself out of that situation.” (08:09) Her grit eventually landed her high-profile careers at the Bank of America and AIG. Whereas most people would just call her lucky - she disagrees: “People say, okay, you're lucky, right? They don't understand the backstory and all the adversity to get where you are. But I do believe that when you're prepared and preparation meets opportunity - that's what we call luck.” Getting jobs where she works with ultra-high net worth individuals opened her eyes to what's possible in life. So, how come she got into so much debt? And how did she climb out of it? Anna Kelley is a multifamily syndicator. She invested in her first property in 1998 and exploded in the real estate space in the last 10 years.Adversities Anna Kelley had to overcome:-- Grew up in section 8 housing-- Spent evenings in a women's shelter as a child-- Was $700,000 in business debt with no income sourceAbundance Anna Kelley created:-- Graduated early from college-- Worked with ultra-high net worth individuals in the Bank Of America and AIG-- 8-figure net worth, 250 units Lessons from Anna Kelley's adversities-- You have control over how your life ends up, you have to be determined to do what others won't do to get to where you want to get to-- Timing matters. You can be the best at what you do, but if you start a business at the wrong time, you can shoot yourself in the foot.Tune in as Anna Kelley and Jamie talk about:(00:00) From abuse to a star real estate investor(04:04) Quitting a 6 figure job at AIG(05:37) Why she became really driven (Anna's backstory)(14:08) How she got a lucrative job at BoA by “luck”(16:30) What she learned from ultra-high net-worth individuals(19:51) Rebuilding after $700,000 in business debt (and no income)(33:27) Living below her means for 10 years: what it did for her(37:31) Happening to me vs. happening for me: a mindset shift(38:50) Fireside questions(44:41) Recession and investing in real estate in this climate(49:24) Book recommendations(51:08) Reaching out to Anna Kelley LinksPrinciples for Dealing with the Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail by Ray DalioThe End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization by Peter ZeihanLife on Air: Memoirs of a Broadcaster by David AttenboroughMulti-Family Millions: How Anyone Can Reposition Apartments for Big Profits by David Lindahl Connect with Anna Kelley:WEBSITE: www.reimom.com and https://greaterpurposecapital.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-kelley-reimom/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/AnnaKelleyinvesting/Follow From Adversity to Abundance Podcast WEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/Follow Labrador LendingWEBSITE: https://labradorlending.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71512077/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/labradorlendingINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/labradorlendingllc/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYrpCUlqFYLy4HngRrmU9QConnect with JamieLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjamesINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/batemanjames11/

Guest: Jan Reimer, the executive director of the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters and former Edmonton mayor. Guest Host Chelsea Bird.  

Guest: Olivia Street, Coordinator of Communications & Social Advocacy with the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters. (ACWS)

Domestic Abuse and Women's shelters issues with host Peter Mingils on Building Fortunes Radio. Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse conversations with Michelle and Melissa on Building Fortunes Radio. https://www.buildingfortunesradio.com/domestic-abuse-and-violence-conversations-melissa-michelle-breathe-life-back-in-to-you-peter-mingils/ You can always find more about how Peter Mingils helps Home Based Business Entrepreneurs on https://www.networkleads.com and https://www.youmongusads.com Contact Peter Mingils at (386) 445-3585  

Guest: Jill Shillabeer, Leading Change Call to Action Coordinator with the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters.

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Broken Families and Women's Shelters Conversations about Domestic Abuse on Building Fortunes Radio by Peter Mingils Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse conversations with Michelle and Melissa on Building Fortunes Radio. https://www.buildingfortunesradio.com/domestic-abuse-and-violence-conversations-melissa-michelle-breathe-life-back-in-to-you-peter-mingils/ You can always find more about how Peter Mingils helps Home Based Business Entrepreneurs on https://www.networkleads.com and https://www.youmongusads.com Contact Peter Mingils at (386) 445-3585  

Peter Mingils talks about Domestic Family Abuse and Women's Shelters on Building Fortunes Radio You can always find more on https://www.buildingfortunesradio.com  on https://www.networkleads.com and https://www.youmongusads.com Contact Peter Mingils (386) 445-3585

Lise Martin, executive director of Women's Shelters Canada

Jan Reimer, the executive director of the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters and former Edmonton mayor

Guest:  Jan Reimer - Executive Director of Alberta Council of Women's Shelters & former Mayor of Edmonton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We begin with an update on the current state of COVID-19 in Canada and look-back at the effectiveness of ‘quarantine travel rules' during the early stages of the Pandemic. We speak with Abigail Bimman, Guest Host of this week's “The West Block” and Global News Ottawa Correspondent. Women's shelters across the Province have seen a decrease in admissions over the past 20 months, but the decline doesn't give an accurate depiction of the ongoing issue of domestic violence in Alberta. We get an explanation of the somewhat-misleading stats from Jan Reimer, Executive Director of the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters. Are you nervous about not having enough money for Christmas, or spending more than you should? We get some tips on ‘holiday budgeting' and dealing with the financial stress of the holidays from Jeremy Clark, President and CEO at “CH Financial”. Finally, do you have a ‘gamer' on your Christmas list? If so, it can be quite daunting choosing the perfect game...Well, we've enlisted some help! Our “Gadget Guy” Mike Yawney joins us to offer up some suggestions – that are a good fit for the whole family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://afghannewswire.com/2021/12/07/amnesty-international-calls-to-reopen-support-womens-shelters/

Guest: Chief Dale McFee - Chief of the Edmonton Police Service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, we take a look at what the future of work looks like beyond the pandemic with Alanah Mitchell, an associate professor and chair of information management and business analytics at Drake University. We get the details on this years Gifts for Hope with Samra Zafar, a guest speaker at this years event, Rachel Rogers, creator of the event and Christie Lavan, the director of public relations and community engagement with the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters. Plus, why are baby boomers worried about their finances as they head into retirement? We get insight with Dr. Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald, the director of financial security research at the National Institute of Ageing with Ryerson University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samra Zafar, guest speaker at this years Gift of Hope, an award-winning international speaker, bestselling author, consultant, educator, and entrepreneur who advocates for gender equity, inclusion, and human rights Rachel Rogers, creator of Gifts of Hope Christie Lavan, Director of Public Relations and Community Engagement, Alberta Council of Women's Shelters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy is an education-based self-defense coach with over 15 years of experience who has taught thousands of people all over the world to better understand conflict management and violence prevention. In his quest to help people better understand conflict and violence, he has had the privilege to work with a truly diverse group of people including communities such as the first nations in Canada, Women's Shelters as well as professional organizations like law enforcement and private corporations. He also has an absolutely amazing podcast channel called Randy King Live.    In this episode, Randy and I discuss: The most essential skills to defend against alcoholic assailants Avoiding or deescalating social violence  Mixture of skills that supplement self-defense skills The difference between social violence and predatory violence   Key Takeaways: It's easier to choose non-violence if you're already skilled in violence. If you don't have any skills, you don't really have any choice - but if you know self-defense, you have a “fight” to fall back to in situations that need it.  Train yourself to think beyond the situation and to not take things personally in social violence situations so that you can avoid further violence.  Train your communication skills, boundaries and physical skills. If you're able to talk a person out of making a bad decision, you might not even need to fight - but it's always good to have your fighting skill ready.  Social violence is for the ego of the group or the person while predatory violence is more about taking something away from you. One is about status and one is about resources.  Show the predator that they chose the wrong target.    "If your boundaries are strong and you look like you're capable of stopping that person, they're going to choose weaker prey… boundary-setting is the root of self-defense." —  Randy King   Connect with Randy King: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KPCMartialArts  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Conflictmanagementstrategies  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randykinglive/  Website: https://www.randykinglive.com/  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-king-6a2b9b27/    CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA: If you'd like to chat with Cynthia, sign up for your Personal Safety Preparedness Consultation with her today! Remember to subscribe to "Born to Be A Badass" so that you don't miss a single episode, and join us in the "Born to Be A Badass Collective" group on Facebook. While you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! If you work in the self-defense world, are a survivor, a healer or otherwise BADASS woman and you would like to be interviewed by Cynthia, reach out at cynthia@jolicoeur.com To learn more about previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to Apple Podcasts or here. Connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin

Do you consider yourself to be a lifelong learner? How do you leverage that learning to benefit yourself, your family, and your community? Dr. Michael Levittan is an accomplished and recognized expert on domestic violence, anger management, child abuse, trauma, PTSD, and suicide.  He is a licensed psychotherapist, director of T.E.A.M. - a state-certified batterers' treatment program, serves as an Expert Witness in court, teaches seminars and courses at UCLA Extension, National Alliance on Mental Illness, International Conference on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma, L.A. Superior Court, Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, U.S. Marines, Women's Shelters, etc. Dr. Levittan's media work as an expert includes the Tyra Banks Show, ABC-TV News, Starting Over, Bad Girls Club, Montel Williams, Robert Irvine Show, Politico.com, Hollywood 411, and radio, on-line, and print publications.  He has contributed a chapter to the International Handbook on Interpersonal Violence, "The History of Infanticide;" a chapter in Violence in Our Society; and a chapter on Domestic Violence in “Her Story, His Story.” Dr. Levittan appears in the newly-released documentary on parenting, "The Golden Opportunity of Child Development."  He also recently completed the soon-to-be-published “Essentials of Anger Management.”  Dr. Levittan is currently appearing as a Relationship Expert on the “Frangela” TV show.  As an Executive Board member of the NPEIV Think Tank (National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence), he launched the GLOBAL PEACE COMMITTEE in order to promote peaceful, humane solutions to societal problems.  Recently, he has completed podcasts on “Fathers Raising Daughters,” the “Me Too” movement, and “Gender Expectations in the 21st Century.”  Dr. Levittan appears in the soon-to-be released documentary “Chains.”  His passion comes across in his writings, presentations, and media appearances.   In this episode… In this episode of An Unconventional Life, Dr. Michael Levittan talks to Dr. Russell Strickland about his journey as a student, transitioning to being a renown expert. Everybody has different goals in their dissertation process, but Dr. Levittan says that it was passion that carried him through. He also discussed the profound experience of becoming peers with your mentors, highlighting the transition from student to expert that every doctoral student undertakes during the dissertation process. Dr. Levittan also shares his favorite career story, which you simply must hear for yourself! Sometimes it's tempting to abandon your goals rather than pursue them. Taking the responsibility to create something may scare you quite a bit, but that is exactly what growth means and what being a real expert entails. Dr. Michael Levittan can help you become the expert you are meant to be.

Guest: Jan Reimer, Executive Director of Alberta Council of Women's Shelters.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Did you ever wonder what a shelter is like? It sounds mysterious and maybe even scary! Join me with Shayla Wiseman from the North Central Indiana Rural Crisis Center to shed some light on these things and more. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. Message me privately for support or help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas and domestic abuse. This is the first of many episodes to come where I will share my story but also stories of courage and healing from Survivors, Coaches, to Therapists/Counselors. You can find my books and my Journals here- https://www.amazon.com/Melinda-Kunst/e/B0788SWSB1 Find me on Facebook here- www.facebook.com/hopewhentherewasnone Find help and info here- https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.domesticshelters.org/ https://internationalwomenshouse.org/get-help https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations Sexual Assault Hotline- https://www.rainn.org/ National Suicide Prevention lifeline-800-273-8255 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melinda-j-kunst/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melinda-j-kunst/support

Updates on services available from members of the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters. For more information, you can call their confidential and toll-free line at 1-866-331-3933 or visit https://acws.ca/. Produced by Rutuja Kadam.

Welcome to The Morning News Podcast for Tuesday, May 12th. The Morning News begins with their weekly chat with Sandip Lalli, President and CEO of The Calgary Chamber. Sandip brings us the latest on the preparation of city businesses ahead of the Provincial 'Stage 1' relaunch. Next - in a Morning News Exclusive - Sue and Andrew speak with Clement Lanthier, President & CEO of The Calgary Zoo, who breaks the news that the Zoo's two Pandas will be returning to China much earlier than scheduled due to 'Bamboo' shipping issues caused by the Pandemic. Sue and Andrew get answers to many of the most common COVID-19 questions being asked by Canadians. They are joined by Global News Senior Correspondent, Jeff Semple. While it's certainly not business as usual, The Calgary Women's Shelter is still very much operating during the Coronavirus Crisis. The Morning News speaks with the shelter's Executive Director on the resources available to women in need. There's an "APP for that".  Sue and Andrew hear about a Calgary-connection to a new APP created to help Seniors stay connected during this time of social distancing.  

Alethea is Founder & Creative Director of Alethea Martin, LLC.  As an Apostle, operating in the Prophetic, she shepherds Whole Armor Global Impact in Georgia.  She is the author of “Bullies In The Pulpit: They Saw US Coming”. As an author, int'l speaker, certified life strategist, mentor, teacher, and trainer, she merges people with purpose and organizations with their vision. Equipped with over 15 years of Leadership Training and experience in the marketplace and church organizations, she is focused on getting individuals, churches and organizations to meet their goals, see their visions manifest and advance God's agenda.   Alethea has been called upon to serve as an adviser to those in the political arena, as well as people of great influence. Alethea is not only certified through training but qualified through her own life experiences to catapult others into their purpose and bury defeated mindsets. She also  operates as  “The Spiritual Epidemiologist™️“.  As a Game Changer, Alethea has provided her coaching services successfully to Women's Shelters, Domestic Violence Shelters, organizations, church leaders, the marketplace, and individuals.  She has also been used by God to bring wise counsel to individuals of great influence and deliverance. Alethea has partnered with Kingston Jamaica to build, establish and expand in Kingston, Jamaica.  She established The School of Prophets Kingston, Jamaica April of 2019. Apostle Alethea spends a lot of time with God, and her husband and children are her first priority.

Women's shelters are in crisis with Global news reporter Mahem Abedi  Impeachment hearings bring up a pronunciation debate. Is it Keiv or Keev? Mike shares his thoughts. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have won the 107th Grey Cup with Christian Aumell, Sports Show host on 680 CJOB.

J'lyn speaks with Jan Reimer, Executive Director of the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters.

TW: Sexual Violence, Gender-Based Violence, Poverty, Abuse, Spiritual, Economic, Physical, Psychological, and Sexual Abuse, Systems of Violence. Hi Everyone :) This week I have Zena on from Sakeenah Homes - A Muslim women's shelter in Canada. We discuss: - Why we need Muslim women's shelters - Ways to make shelter's more inclusive for Muslim women - How to continue and maintain the connection folks have to their communities - which people feel they may lose because of how taboo these topics are - How to identify safe people to disclose to/ how to indicate you are a safe person - Patriarchal interpretations of the Quran - Tips on recognizing cultures of abuse - How to put Islam into the safety, healing, and change process It is essentially a continuum of the #MuslimMeToo Movement, but please do not feel you need to listen to it, if you are not in a space to do so, or feel that you have to share you story to people. Support Sakeenah Homes: - Instagram: @sakeenahhomes - Twitter: @SakeenahHomes - Website: https://www.sakeenahhomes.com/ For more resources on Muslim Women's Shelters, stay tuned on The Rogue Muslim's social media (@theroguemuslim). Support The Rogue Muslim Via: - Twitter: @theroguemuslim - Instagram: @theroguemuslim - Facebook: @theroguemuslim - Email: theroguemuslim@gmail.com And thanks to Nasim Asgari for her amazing spoken word that plays at the beginning of this podcast! You can follow her work via: Twitter: nasim_asgari Instagram: nasim_asgari Facebook: facebook.com/asgarinasim

Jan Reimer, head of the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters, speaks about a new tool workers can use to help women who have been abused.

CEO of Women's Community Shelters (WCS) Annabelle Daniel originally trained as a lawyer with 20 years of expertise in family law and discrimination, before finding her true career calling in the family support arena. Annabelle has 20 years of experience in the private, Federal government and community sectors. Her overall goal is to achieve real community-based change for the thousands of women who need to access shelters and one day be out of a job! Annabelle joins me to discuss The Politics of Women's Shelters. In this podcast you will hear: Why there is a growing epidemic of older women, aged over 55 years old who are suddenly homeless – they are called the ‘invisible homeless' – and how we can as a society support them today. How is Women's Community Shelters doing things a little differently and getting more shelters open faster. How Annabelle's prior roles have shaped her into an ‘action-focused' leader. Manifesto: Her big picture vision for her role her in The Politics of Women's Shelters. To contact Annabelle and WCS directly: LinkedIn Womenscommunityshelters.org.au Facebook @WCS_CEO   Amplify your ideas and get a bit political with me! To be a future podcast guest or connect with me, I can be found at: Amber@bespokecomms.com.au   Amber's social media links: Facebook Instagram Twitter

Domestic violence doesn''t stay home when its victims and perpetrators go to work. It often follows them, resulting in some kind of violence at the workplace, including threatening phone calls and other harassment from their partners, contributing to less productivity. With nearly one-third women in North America reportedly being physically or sexually abused by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their lives, the speaker believes it's a certainty that in any mid-to-large sized company domestic violence is negatively affecting their employees. The speaker will argue it is crucial that domestic abuse be seen as a serious, recognizable and preventable problem like any other workplace health and safety issue, which affect businesses and their bottom line. Do you know what to do if a co-worker lives with abuse? Speaker: Jan Reimer Jan Reimer served as Edmonton's first woman mayor from1989 to 1995. Prior to that, she was a City Councilor for 9 years. Some of her initiatives included: A waste management plan to solve Edmonton's land fill crises (including curbside recycling, composting and toxic round-up) and improving the water quality of the North Saskatchewan River as well as preservation of the City's River Valley. Jan Reimer was born and raised in Edmonton and graduated with a BA from the University of Alberta in 1972, after which she travelled and worked for several years in SE Asia, India and Australia. Jan is presently the Provincial Coordinator for the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters. Among her many awards, Jan received a Women of Distinction Special Award from the YWCA and the Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case (2006) for her contributions to women's equality.

Domestic violence doesn''t stay home when its victims and perpetrators go to work. It often follows them, resulting in some kind of violence at the workplace, including threatening phone calls and other harassment from their partners, contributing to less productivity. With nearly one-third women in North America reportedly being physically or sexually abused by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their lives, the speaker believes it's a certainty that in any mid-to-large sized company domestic violence is negatively affecting their employees. The speaker will argue it is crucial that domestic abuse be seen as a serious, recognizable and preventable problem like any other workplace health and safety issue, which affect businesses and their bottom line. Do you know what to do if a co-worker lives with abuse? Speaker: Jan Reimer Jan Reimer served as Edmonton's first woman mayor from1989 to 1995. Prior to that, she was a City Councilor for 9 years. Some of her initiatives included: A waste management plan to solve Edmonton's land fill crises (including curbside recycling, composting and toxic round-up) and improving the water quality of the North Saskatchewan River as well as preservation of the City's River Valley. Jan Reimer was born and raised in Edmonton and graduated with a BA from the University of Alberta in 1972, after which she travelled and worked for several years in SE Asia, India and Australia. Jan is presently the Provincial Coordinator for the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters. Among her many awards, Jan received a Women of Distinction Special Award from the YWCA and the Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case (2006) for her contributions to women's equality.

Domestic violence doesn''t stay home when its victims and perpetrators go to work. It often follows them, resulting in some kind of violence at the workplace, including threatening phone calls and other harassment from their partners, contributing to less productivity. With nearly one-third women in North America reportedly being physically or sexually abused by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their lives, the speaker believes it's a certainty that in any mid-to-large sized company domestic violence is negatively affecting their employees. The speaker will argue it is crucial that domestic abuse be seen as a serious, recognizable and preventable problem like any other workplace health and safety issue, which affect businesses and their bottom line. Do you know what to do if a co-worker lives with abuse? Speaker: Jan Reimer Jan Reimer served as Edmonton's first woman mayor from1989 to 1995. Prior to that, she was a City Councilor for 9 years. Some of her initiatives included: A waste management plan to solve Edmonton's land fill crises (including curbside recycling, composting and toxic round-up) and improving the water quality of the North Saskatchewan River as well as preservation of the City's River Valley. Jan Reimer was born and raised in Edmonton and graduated with a BA from the University of Alberta in 1972, after which she travelled and worked for several years in SE Asia, India and Australia. Jan is presently the Provincial Coordinator for the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters. Among her many awards, Jan received a Women of Distinction Special Award from the YWCA and the Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case (2006) for her contributions to women's equality.