Preventing family violence

Shannon Manitowabi, project coordinator, assisted Social Services Director Adrienne Pelletier in facilitating a Family Violence Strategic Planning session at the Union of Ontario Indians head office on March 27 and 28.

The planning sessions were held to strategize on how to prevent and address family violence in our communities.    Shannon Manitowabi was contracted to coordinate and plan the event and help Adrienne Pelletier.

Participants discussed current issues, action plans, aboriginal shelters, funding sources  and off and on-reserve support services.  The implementation of Regional Networking groups will improve the communication between First Nations and other service providers.

A “Family Violence Conference” is planned for the fall.