Saskatchewan continues to have one of the highest rates of interpersonal violence and abuse in the country. This is a story that none of us wants. How do we work together to change this?
By supporting those who are best positioned to influence change in our communities and in our homes.
Most people who are at risk, who experience or who use violence go to people they know and trust rather than service providers. We call these people ‘natural supports’. Natural supports are the people we are in contact with throughout daily life. They can include family members, relatives, close friends, casual acquaintances, neighbors, co-workers, teachers, coaches, doctors or other professionals. Natural supports are members of the community. The people in our natural support networks are the ones who have the most influence over our choices, our lifestyles and our relationships.
The STOPS to Violence Network is working on a Framework to Strengthen Natural Supports in Saskatchewan. This framework will support awareness, information sharing, skill and courage building through collaboration and partnership. Join us on Wednesday, March 26 from 9 am -11 am (virtually) where we will share an overview of the Framework to Strengthen Natural Supports and host conversations for feedback.
