0749506 - Stop Violence Against Women
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My presentation will be about the impact of violence against women and ways to prevent the abuse.
Transcript of 0749506 - Stop Violence Against Women
Violence against women is…
The physical, sexual and psychological harm or suffering to a woman
Includes threats of such an act, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty whether occurring in public or private life
Gender of Victims Who Suffer Abuse
10%
90%
Men
Women
Impact of Violence Against Women
The increase of sexual risk-taking among adolescents
The transmission of STDs, including HIV/AIDS
Precipitating various gynaecological problems including chronic pelvic pain and painful intercourse
Unplanned pregnancies
Organizations That Help Women
Status of Women Canada
Justice Canada
Canada Heritage
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Ways to Prevent Abuse
Call the police Report to someone you know Protect yourself Raise your children to respect others Support organizations that help women
Work cited page
1. Women’s Health West <image>. Retrieved October 13, 2008 from
www.whwest.org.au/images/stopviolence.gif
2. GDV Prevention Network <image>. Retrieved October 13, 2008 from
www.preventgbvafrica.org/.../advocacy_media.html
3. Health Canada (violence against women’s info). Retrieved October 13, 2008 from
www.hc-sc.gc.ca
4. Women health government (violence against women’s info). Retrieved October 13, 2008 from
www.4woman.gov/violence/index.cfm
5. Liberal International <image>. Retrieved October 13, 2008 from
www.liberal-international.org/newsletter.asp?ia_id=1552
6. Newsmaker <image>. Retrieved October 13, 2008 from
www.newsmakingnews.com/archive3,8,05.htm
