People who are involuntarily detained under BC’s Mental Health Act – or released from hospital on leave – currently have no right to give or refuse consent to any psychiatric treatment
Supreme Court strikes down mandatory minimum sentencing for certain drug offences
April 18th, 2016 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Supreme Court strikes down mandatory minimum sentencing for certain drug offences)
In a ground-breaking judgment, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that mandatory minimum sentencing for certain drug offences violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Call to action concludes powerful JR LaRose anti-violence presentation
February 2nd, 2016 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Call to action concludes powerful JR LaRose anti-violence presentation)
Patrick Aleck, from Stz’uminus First Nation, shared a powerful call to action at the conclusion of former B.C. Lions’ JR LaRose’s “Be More Than a Bystander” event February 1st in Nanaimo
What can men do to prevent, respond to gender violence?
December 7th, 2015 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on What can men do to prevent, respond to gender violence?)
Gender violence is also a men’s issue involving men of all ages and socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Men can be empowered bystanders who confront abusive peers.
#NanaimoSpeaksOut during 16 days of activism against gender violence
November 23rd, 2015 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on #NanaimoSpeaksOut during 16 days of activism against gender violence)
Haven Society, with key community partners, is creating awareness about gender violence with a goal to moving the community to take action on violence against women
Terrorist groups are using cult tactics to recruit, expert says
March 3rd, 2015 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Terrorist groups are using cult tactics to recruit, expert says)
“In psychology we call this ‘cognitive openings,’ when you peel away your old ideas and you’re in a fragile frame of mind; you’re looking for some guidance and leadership.”
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