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Children Affected by Domestic Violence: The Manitoba Perspective

Children Affected by Domestic Violence: The Manitoba Perspective. “I was a children’s worker at the woman’s shelter. Years later I returned as the director. Now, I see the children I used to work with coming into shelter with their own children.“. Who is MAWS?.

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Children Affected by Domestic Violence: The Manitoba Perspective

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  1. ChildrenAffected by Domestic Violence: The Manitoba Perspective

  2. “I was a children’s worker at the woman’s shelter. Years later I returned as the director. Now, I see the children I used to work with coming into shelter with their own children.“

  3. Who is MAWS? • In the mid 1980s, women’s shelters in the province of Manitoba began to work together • Membership includes nine provincially funded women’s shelters and several affiliate members working on the area of family violence. • We provide: support to member shelters; increased negotiating abilities with funders; shared information and resources; increased public awareness, training of staff and improved services for clients.

  4. History Children’s Program • A National Program came out of the World Summit for Children in 1990 • A new federal funding source was created for children at risk, those affected by domestic violence were recognized as an “at risk” population • Community Action Program for Children (CAPC)

  5. History Children’s Program • MAWS applied for funding for all the shelters • MAWS is a unique program in the country • Funding began in 1995 • MAWS has received over 2.7 million dollars to date • There are about 450 CAPC projects across Canada

  6. Expansion and Enhancement of Children’s Programs • Dollars are received from the Federal Government Public Health Agency of Canada • Members of MAWS receive equal share of dollars through signed agreements with MAWS • All shelters follow a provincial workplan with five main objectives and different activities under those objectives • Shelters have independence to operate the types of programs that suit their region and population

  7. Objectives of CAPC • To improve the healthy development of children 0-6 exposed to violence by providing basic needs and safety. • To increase parenting skills of parents/caregivers of children 0-6 exposed to violence. • To increase knowledge of and access to resources/services in the community for parents/caregivers of children 0-6 exposed to violence.

  8. Objectives of CAPC • To increase life skills of parents/caregivers of children 0-6 exposed to violence. • To increase community development approach within local communities and with in MAWS

  9. Activities • Counselling • Support groups • Play groups • Parenting • Referrals • Special events • Public Awareness Presentations

  10. Provincial Numbers 2006/2007 • 742 counselling sessions were provided to 275 children • 470 support groups were provided to 200 children. • 5721 play groups were provided to 3211 children and 45 moms • 410 parenting sessions were provided to 130 women.

  11. Outcomes “It helped me know what is healthy and unhealthy in parenting and relationships” • 92% of Mom’s learned a lot about safety planning • 85% of Mom’s learned a lot about healthy relationships • 91% of Moms reported they played more with their child

  12. Outcomes • 95% they learned new ways to play with their child • 100% reported having fun with their child • 80% of caregivers reported they learned a lot about where to get more information outside the shelter

  13. The Provincial Community • CAPC in Manitoba has 14 projects • Strong MB coalition that works on issues together • Assists MB families connecting with other resources • Provides training for front line staff and Directors/Managers

  14. Demographics 2006/2007 • 66% self identify as Aboriginal (15% Nationally) • 15% born outside of Canada (22% Nationally) • 43% between 20-29 years of age • 45% between 30-39 years of age

  15. Demographics 2006/2007 • 70% family income is less that $15 000/year (30% Nationally) • Average of 3.7 children per woman • 46% of Moms had not completed high school (27 % Nationally) • 66% had two or three risk factors, 6% had four or more

  16. Quote from Mom “I know a lot of my parenting skills have changed for the better and I have to thank you ladies for that....cause I have learned alot from being in here. Thank you so much for everything” Margaret (mom) Seth (3 ½) Issiah (2) Alexsiah (6 months)

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