Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Chatham Kent Women's Centre We're Here To Help ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://ckwc.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Shine the Light on Woman Abuse](https://ckwc.ca/2021/11/04/3290/) - Raising the Flag to End Gender-Based Violence Across Ontario November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month, and communities across Ontario will be joining with Chatham Kent Women’s Centre to raise the flag to end-gender based violence! For the 9th year, the Wrapped in Courage campaign is mobilizing Violence Against Women (VAW) shelters across Ontario to remind - [I Believe - Christmas 2019](https://ckwc.ca/2019/01/23/i-believe-2019/) - Throughout the years the holiday season has been a special time providing our women and children in need an opportunity to feel the generosity and caring of the community. The “I Believe” Campaign was developed to recognize hope and belief that things can get better. The campaign is designed to assist women and children who - [Wrapped in Courage - November 2019](https://ckwc.ca/2019/01/23/wrapped-in-courage-november-2019/) - The Courage of a Woman is NOT Enough. Now in its fourth year, shelters across the province are engaging the community to become more aware of the often overlooked issue of woman abuse in Ontario. November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month. The purple scarf is a symbol of the courage it takes woman leave her - [Shine the light on Woman Abuse - November 2019](https://ckwc.ca/2019/04/01/shine-the-light-on-woman-abuse-november-2019/) - Purple is a symbol of courage, survival and honour, and it also symbolizes the fight to end woman abuse. November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month and the Chatham Kent Women’s Centre is asking you to show your support! Light up your business, school, home and place of worship with purple lights, balloons, and streamers. Stand in - [4th Annual Great Pumpkin Event - October 2019](https://ckwc.ca/2019/04/02/4th-annual-great-pumpkin-event-october-2019/) - CHATHAM KENT WOMEN'S CENTRE 4th Annual Great Pumpkin Event October 29th, 2019 We provide the pumpkin - If needed, pick up a free uncarved pumpkin to create your donated entry (CK Women's Centre at 20 Sandys Street Chatham) on October 26, 27 or 28 between noon and 4pm. You donate your creativity - - [2019 WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES EVENT](https://ckwc.ca/2019/05/15/2019-walk-a-mile-in-her-shoes-event/) - CHATHAM KENT WOMEN'S CENTRE SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING EVENT RETURNS OCTOBER 8TH! WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES OCTOBER 8TH, 2019 - 11AM-2PM NEW VENUE: St. Clair College, Chatham Campus, 1001 Grand Ave. W., Chatham. REGISTRATION AND SPONSORSHIP/PLEDGE FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: www.ckwc.ca/walk-mile-shoes/ - [40th Anniversary 1978-2018](https://ckwc.ca/2019/01/23/40th-anniversary-1978-2018/) - Providing 40 years of Support and Hope ## Pages - [Chatham Kent Women's Centre](https://ckwc.ca/) - [et_pb_section fb_built="1" fullwidth="on" admin_label="section" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_fullwidth_slider show_arrows="off" _builder_version="4.6.5" header_text_color="#000000" body_text_color="#000000" background_color="#919191" auto="on" button_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_text_size__hover="null" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_one_text_size__hover="null" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_two_text_size__hover="null" button_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_text_color__hover="null" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_text_color__hover="null" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_text_color__hover="null" button_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_border_width__hover="null" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_width__hover="null" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_width__hover="null" button_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_border_color__hover="null" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_color__hover="null" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_color__hover="null" button_border_radius__hover_enabled="off" button_border_radius__hover="null" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_radius__hover="null" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_radius__hover="null" button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="off" button_letter_spacing__hover="null" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="off" button_one_letter_spacing__hover="null" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="off" button_two_letter_spacing__hover="null" button_bg_color__hover_enabled="off" button_bg_color__hover="null" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_bg_color__hover="null" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_bg_color__hover="null"][et_pb_slide heading="November is - [Annual Report](https://ckwc.ca/annual-report/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Chatham Kent Women’s Centre Annual Reports 2021-2022 Annual Report2023-2024 Annual Report2024-2025 Annual Report [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Donate](https://ckwc.ca/donate/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_5,3_5,1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://ckwc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Final_-Faded-photo-background-purple-text-Donate-banner-for-ckwc-web-page.jpg” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ z_index_tablet=”500″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ header_line_height=”2.6em” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”|0px||||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Empower those affected by abuse to rebuild their lives. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” - [Resources](https://ckwc.ca/resources/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||true|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22#22577a%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}” sticky_enabled=”0″ background_enable_color=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”5138c454-be54-4233-bd3b-f8e6a8747976″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”73121f80-a3ef-4484-8763-c3f18e3c56d2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Empowering Women with Vital Information” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”f0c675ea-2574-4d0e-b725-30f8550a8550″ title_level=”h4″ title_font=”Proza Libre|Cormorant Garamond_weight||on|||||” title_text_color=”#22577a” title_font_size=”14px” title_letter_spacing=”1px” title_line_height=”1.4em” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”13px” title_font_size_phone=”13px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22#22577a%22:%91%22title_text_color%22%93}”][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=”Resources for Safety and Support” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”ddeb8c09-9078-4424-bc15-2efb6572e28e” title_font=”Cormorant Garamond|Cormorant Garamond_weight|||||||” title_text_color=”#0e0c19″ title_font_size=”72px” - 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[Contact](https://ckwc.ca/contact-us/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_color=”#8224e3″ custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” transparent_background=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Need help now?” text_orientation=”center” button_one_text=”Local Crisis Line: 519-354-6360″ button_one_url=”tel:519-354-6360″ button_two_text=”Toll Free Crisis Line: 1-800-265-0598″ button_two_url=”tel:1-800-265-0598″ background_overlay_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ title_font=”|600|||||||” title_text_color=”#715cb8″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” background_layout=”light” max_width_tablet=”50px” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover=”null” - 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[Family Court Support Program](https://ckwc.ca/family-court-support-program/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]In March 2011, the Ministry of the Attorney General introduced the Family Court Support Worker program to support victims of domestic violence as they go through the family court process. The program - [Child Witness Program](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/child-youth-programs/child-witness-program/) - Child Violence Prevention Program The Child Violence Prevention Program at the Chatham Kent Women’s Centre exists to support parents and children who are faced with domestic violence. Children are provided with a safe place to share their feelings and experiences about the violence they have witnessed as well as the changes that have occurred in - [Volunteer Opportunities](https://ckwc.ca/volunteer-opportunities/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#2677bf” transparent_background=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Volunteer” text_orientation=”center” background_overlay_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” max_width_tablet=”50px” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover=”null” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover=”null” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover=”null”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [Public Awareness & Education](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/public-awareness-education/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Public Education opportunities are presented across the Municipality of Chatham Kent to raise awareness of woman abuse and services available to the community. Public Education provided to service clubs, church groups, - [Register Online!](https://ckwc.ca/register-online/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” - [FAQs](https://ckwc.ca/get-help/faqs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Coming to a shelter may be a very intimidating experience. By knowing more about the shelter, we hope you will feel more comfortable about your decision. Many women have the same questions, so we have compiled a “Frequently Asked Questions” section - [Emergency Numbers](https://ckwc.ca/get-help/emergency-numbers/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Abuse against women is a crime. You are not alone and not to blame. If you need help, call either of our 24-hour crisis hotline numbers: 519-354-6360 1-800-265-0598 All are welcome here. If - [Wrapped in Courage - November 2019](https://ckwc.ca/wrapped-in-courage/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Wrapped in Courage – November” background_overlay_color=”#715cb8″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ background_color=”#8300e9″ hover_enabled=”0″ z_index_tablet=”500″ button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover=”null” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover=”null” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover=”null” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” - [Shine the Light on Woman Abuse - November 2019](https://ckwc.ca/shine-light-woman-abuse/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Shine the Light on Woman Abuse – November” background_overlay_color=”#715cb8″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ background_color=”#8300e9″ max_width_tablet=”50px” hover_enabled=”0″ z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover=”null” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover=”null” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover=”null” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” - [Our Story](https://ckwc.ca/our-story/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Providing over 40 years of support and hope in Chatham-Kent. MISSION STATEMENT To provide support and empower women and children affected by intimate partner abuse in our community. VISION STATEMENT - [Strategic Plan](https://ckwc.ca/strategic-plan/) - The attached document outlines our Strategic Plan 2021-2024: Strategic Plan 2021-2024 - [Board Application](https://ckwc.ca/our-story/board-application/) - Application for Membership The Chatham Kent Women’s Centre’s Board is looking to attract new board members who truly appreciate the vision of this organization and are able to volunteer their time and talents. We are actively searching for nominees. If you would like to join a diverse group of individuals who share a common cause - [Event Photos](https://ckwc.ca/our-story/event-calendar/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” column_structure=”3_4,1_4″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Tree lighting ceremony at CK Women’s Centre. Nov. 1, 2018 Tree lighting ceremony at CK Women’s Centre. November 1, 2018 2018 CKWC Great Pumpkin Event Celebratory Luncheon at CKWC – International Women’s Day, March 8, 2019 - [Community Partners](https://ckwc.ca/links/community-partners/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” module_class=”container” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ custom_padding=”30px||30px||false|false”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”border-bottom:2px solid ;”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://ckwc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CKCCTEVAW-Landscape-Logo-MoeBull-Color.png” title_text=”CKCCTEVAW Landscape Logo MoeBull Color” url=”http://ckdomesticviolence.com/” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”250px”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” link_option_url=”http://ckdomesticviolence.com/” link_option_url_new_window=”on”]C-K Coordinating Committee to End Violence Against Women [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”border-bottom:2px solid ;”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https://ckwc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ckcs.jpg” title_text=”ckcs” url=”http://ckcs.on.ca/” url_new_window=”on” - [Le Centre pour femmes de Chatham Kent](https://ckwc.ca/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ locked=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_slider show_arrows=”off” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ header_text_color=”#000000″ body_text_color=”#000000″ background_color=”#919191″ auto=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover=”null” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover=”null” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover=”null” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover=”null” - [Partenaires communautaires](https://ckwc.ca/links/community-partners/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” module_class=”.container” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_section] - [Residential Program](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/residential-program/) - The Chatham Kent Women’s Centre provides emergency shelter to women with or without children. Womenand children escaping violence find a safe haven at Chatham Kent Women’s Centre, a home where they can heal their physical and emotional scars and rebuild their lives. Providing a safe haven to women and children fleeing abuse remains at the - [Child & Youth Programs](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/child-youth-programs/) - Child Violence Prevention Program This prevention program aids Elementary aged children with individual supportive counselling, interactive groups and in-class presentations as requested. Individual Counselling Children up to the age of 18 have the opportunity to engage in supportive counselling with the focus on witness to abuse in the home and/or within peer relationships. Other areas - [Individual Child and Youth Counselling](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/child-youth-programs/individual-counselling/) - Support and crisis counseling for female and male youth ages 6-17 focusing on domestic violence in the family, dating violence, peer relationships and self esteem in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Counselling may include safety planning, building support systems and recognizing individual strengths. Secondary School students may self-refer or contact their school guidance counsellor to - [4th Annual Great Pumpkin Event - October 2019](https://ckwc.ca/4th-annual-great-pumpkin-event/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” next_background_color=”#000000″ inner_width=”auto” inner_max_width=”none”][et_pb_fullwidth_header _builder_version=”3.27.3″ title=”4th Annual Great Pumpkin Event – Tuesday, October 29, 2019 – 4:30-7:00pm – at United Way CK 425 McNaughton Ave W. 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[Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2019](https://ckwc.ca/walk-mile-shoes/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#e02b20″ allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off” custom_padding=”-20px||-20px|” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” inner_width=”auto” inner_max_width=”none” next_background_color=”#FFFFFF”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”2019 WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”3.27.3″ max_width_tablet=”50px” background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” - 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[](https://ckwc.ca/sponsorship/) - 11th Annual Walk A Mile In Her ShoesTuesday, October 8th from 11am to 2pm at St. Clair College, Chatham Campus 2019 WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES EVENT SPONSORS: Thank you St. Clair College, Chatham Campus for graciously offering your beautiful facility as the 2019 Host Venue!! Thank you Thames Students Inc for partnering with - [Walk a Mile in Her Shoes - About](https://ckwc.ca/walk-mile-shoes-event/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#e00b00″ allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” inner_width=”auto” inner_max_width=”1080px” next_background_color=”#FFFFFF”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ content_max_width=”none” background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” - [Register Online](https://ckwc.ca/register-2019/) - [Photo Gallery](https://ckwc.ca/our-story/photo-gallery/) - Sincere thanks to our generous supporters! - [Get Help](https://ckwc.ca/get-help/) - Learn how to get help for yourself or a loved one by contacting the Chatham-Kent Women's Centre 24 HOUR CRISIS LINE: 519-354-6360 or, contact our counsellors during regular business hours at: 519-351-9144 Signs of Abuse How to Hide Your Tracks FAQ's Community Partners Emergency Numbers - [Testimonials](https://ckwc.ca/our-story/testimonials/) - Do you have a testimonial that you would like to share concerning your experience with the Chatham-Kent Women's Centre? Please send us an email via our contact form page. We would be happy to share your story (we will change your name to protect your privacy). Contact the Women's Centre Testimonial submitted to the CK - [Outreach Counselling](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/outreach-counselling/) - Transitional Counselling and Support The Chatham Kent Women’s Centre offers Transitional Counselling and Support to Women participating in short-term and long-term counselling services. Transitional Counselling and Support services assist women and children re-establish themselves in the community. This program’s services include assistance with the understanding of abuse and the dynamics which deal with their relationships, - [School Programs](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/child-youth-programs/school-programs/) - Anger Management ( Grades 7-8 ) Anger is a natural healthy emotion that students can learn to accept positively in their lives. Students will be able to differentiate between angry feelings which we cannot always control and acting out angry behaviour which we must control. Older students will explore different anger styles and understand how - [Nancy's Place - Second Stage Housing](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/second-stage-housing/) - Nancy's Place is a second stage housing program operated by Chatham Kent Women's Centre for women and children who have left abusive relationships. Applications for residency are processed through the Chatham Kent Women's Centre and the Housing Authority. The program at Nancy's Place offers housing in a secure, supportive environment for women and their children. The - [Our Programs](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/) - The Chatham Kent Women's Centre offers a wide variety of programs designed to assist women and children in our community. We provide a continuum of services and a holistic approach to help women and children escape violence and rebuild their lives. We don’t just heal wounds behind locked doors; we nurture families from crisis intervention - [Signs of Abuse](https://ckwc.ca/get-help/signs-of-abuse/) - What is Woman Abuse? Woman abuse is any threat, act or physical force that is used to create fear, control or intimidate you. If you feel unsafe and are experiencing any of these forms of abuse, you live with violence. Violence against women can take many forms. It is most commonly divided into the following - [Volunteer and Employment Opportunities](https://ckwc.ca/opportunities/) - Volunteer Opportunites Employment Opportunites Board Application - [HerStory](https://ckwc.ca/our-story/herstory/) - We are a resource to women with any question, any time of the day or night. We provide Emergency Shelter and 24-hour crisis/help lines to women and children in crisis. If you know of a woman who is being abused or you think she is being abused, call us for information that will help you - [24 Hour Crisis Counselling](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/24-hour-crisis-counselling/) - The Chatham Kent Women's Centre provides confidential 24-hour crisis counselling both as a walk-in service and telephone crisis support. If you believe you are in danger or at risk of harm, contact 9-1-1 immediately. For confidential crisis counselling and support, please call the Chatham Kent Women's Centre at 519-354-6360. - [40th Anniversary 1978-2018](https://ckwc.ca/40th-anniversary-1978-2018/) - Providing 40 years of Support and Hope - [Rib and Chicken Fundraiser](https://ckwc.ca/rib-and-chicken-fundraiser/) - [2018 Box Lunch Fundraiser - July 12, 2018](https://ckwc.ca/2018-box-lunch-fundraiser-july-12-2018/) - Box Lunch Fundraiser - July 12, 2018 Your choice of Turkey, Ham or Veggie. Download and print the order form here. - [Volunteer Opportunities](https://ckwc.ca/our-story/volunteer-opportunities/) - Please download our Volunteer Application form using the button below. Once you have filled the form in with the necessary information, you can mail it to: Volunteer Opportunities The Chatham-Kent Women's Centre 20 Sandys St Chatham, ON N7L 4Y5, Canada You can also email your completed application to shelter@ckwc.org. Please keep in mind that all Volunteers - [Faites un don au Centre pour femmes](https://ckwc.ca/faites-un-don-au-centre-pour-femmes/?lang=fr) - Faites un don en ligne dès maintenant! Faites un don en ligne au Centre pour femmes avec le système sécurisé Paypal. Vous pouvez choisir le montant de votre don en cliquant simplement sur le bouton Faire un don Paypal! Faire un don par la poste Centre pour femmes de Chatham Kent 20, rue Sandys Chatham - [Offres de bénévolat et d'emploi](https://ckwc.ca/opportunities/) - Offres de bénévolat Offres d'emploi - [Offres d'emploi](https://ckwc.ca/employment-opportunities/) - Revenez bientôt! - [Témoignages](https://ckwc.ca/our-story/testimonials/) - Avez-vous un témoignage que vous aimeriez partager concernant votre expérience avec le Centre pour femmes de Chatham Kent? Communiquez avec nous par courriel à l'aide de notre formulaire de contact. Nous serons ravis de partager votre histoire (nous vous donnerons un nom fictif par souci de confidentialité). Communiquez avec le Centre pour femmes - [Son histoire](https://ckwc.ca/our-story/herstory/) - Nous sommes une ressource à consulter pour les femmes peu importe la question, à n'importe quelle heure du jour ou de la nuit. Nous offrons un hébergement d'urgence et une assistance téléphonique 24 h/24 aux femmes et aux enfants en situation de crise. Si vous connaissez une femme victime de violence ou si vous soupçonnez - [Programmes pour enfants et jeunes](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/child-youth-programs/) - Programme de prévention de la violence chez les enfants Ce programme de prévention assiste les enfants d'âge élémentaire grâce à des consultations individuelles de soutien, des groupes interactifs et des présentations en classe sur demande. Consultation individuelle Les enfants peuvent consulter pour obtenir du soutien s'ils sont témoins de violence à la maison ou - [Signes de violence](https://ckwc.ca/get-help/signs-of-abuse/) - Qu'est-ce que la violence contre les femmes? La violence contre les femmes comprend tout recours aux menaces, aux gestes ou à la force physique pour vous effrayer, vous contrôler ou vous intimider. Si vous vous sentez en danger et subissez l'une de ces formes de violence, vous êtes une victime. La violence contre les femmes - [Obtenir de l'aide](https://ckwc.ca/get-help/) - La violence faite aux femmes constitue un grave problème. Renseignez-vous sur les façons d'obtenir de l'aide, pour vous ou pour un être cher, en communiquant avec le Centre pour femmes de Chatham-Kent. Signes de violence Comment effacer vos traces FAQ Numéros d'urgence - [Notre histoire](https://ckwc.ca/our-story/) - Énoncé de mission Nous aidons les gens à vivre sans violence familiale. Pour en savoir davantage sur notre histoire, cliquez sur les liens suivants : Son histoire Témoignages Galerie de photos Calendrier des événements Offres de bénévolat Énoncé de vision Éliminer la violence contre les femmes. Énoncé des valeurs Soutien Sécurité Intégrité Soutien communautaire - [Nos programmes](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/) - Le Centre pour femmes offre une variété de programmes conçus pour aider les femmes et les enfants de notre communauté. Cliquez sur un des liens ci-dessous pour en savoir davantage sur le programme en question. Calendrier des programmes Consultation d’urgence jour et nuit Programme d'hébergement Soutien psychologique dans la communauté Groupes de femmes Programmes pour - [Numéros d'urgence](https://ckwc.ca/get-help/emergency-numbers/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] La violence contre les femmes est un crime. Vous n’êtes pas seule et ce n’est pas votre faute. Si vous avez besoin d’aide, téléphonez à l’une de nos lignes d’urgence 24 h/24 : 519 354-6360 1 800 265-0598 Toute personne est la bienvenue ici. Si vous vous sentez - [Offres de bénévolat](https://ckwc.ca/volunteer-opportunities/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#2677bf” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”Nous avons besoin de bénévoles!” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”off” specialty=”on”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”row_inner”][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Veuillez remplir le - [Candidature au conseil d'administration](https://ckwc.ca/our-story/board-application/) - Demande de candidature Le conseil d'administration du Centre pour femmes de Chatham Kent invite les personnes qui appuient sincèrement la vision de l'organisme et désirent y consacrer bénévolement leur temps et leurs talents à présenter leur candidature. Nous sommes présentement à la recherche de candidats. Si vous aimeriez vous joindre à un groupe diversifié de - [Groupes de femmes](https://ckwc.ca/nos-programmes/groupes-de-femmes/?lang=fr) - Le Centre pour femmes de Chatham Kent propose des occasions pour les femmes de se réunir pour former des groupes de cheminement fondés sur l'autonomie sociale, l'éducation et le soutien. Le groupe de sensibilisation à la violence familiale est un programme de 8 semaines qui vise à définir la violence familiale, ainsi que ses effets - [Programme d'hébergement](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/residential-program/) - Le Centre pour femmes de Chatham Kent offre un hébergement d'urgence aux femmes avec ou sans enfants. Les femmes et les enfants qui doivent fuir la violence trouvent un refuge sécuritaire au Centre pour femmes de Chatham Kent, une résidence qui leur permet de guérir leurs blessures physiques et affectives, et de reconstruire leur vie. - [Sensibilisation et éducation du public](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/public-awareness-education/) - Les présentations du programme d’éducation du public peuvent avoir lieu partout dans la municipalité de Chatham-Kent afin de sensibiliser les gens à la violence contre les femmes et aux services disponibles dans la communauté. Les services du programme d’éducation du public sont offerts sur demande aux clubs, aux églises, aux écoles et aux autres groupes - [Soutien psychologique dans la communauté](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/outreach-counselling/) - Consultation et soutien transitoires Le Centre pour femmes de Chatham Kent offre des services de consultation et de soutien transitoires aux femmes qui bénéficient des services de consultation à court et long terme. Les services de consultation et de soutien transitoires aident les femmes et les enfants à réintégrer la communauté. Les services de ce programme comprennent - [Nancy’s Place - Hébergement transitoire](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/second-stage-housing/) - Nancy’s Place est une résidence transitoire dirigée par le Centre pour femmes de Chatham Kent pour les femmes et les enfants qui ont quitté des relations de violence. Les demandes de résidence sont traitées par la commission du logement. Le programme de Nancy’s Place offre un hébergement sécurisé dans un milieu positif pour les femmes et - [Programmes scolaires](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/child-youth-programs/school-programs/) - Aperçu des programmes en classe : 6e à 8e année Maîtrise de la colère (7/8e année) La colère est une émotion saine et naturelle que les élèves peuvent apprendre à accepter de façon positive. Les élèves pourront faire la différence entre les sentiments de colère que nous ne pouvons pas toujours contrôler et les comportements motivés par - [Consultations individuelles pour enfants et jeunes](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/child-youth-programs/individual-counselling/) - Ces consultations de soutien et d'urgence se déroulent sans jugement et sont offertes aux adolescentes et aux adolescents de 14 à 18 ans. Elles sont axées sur la violence familiale, dans les fréquentations ou avec les pairs, ainsi que sur l'estime de soi. La consultation peut comprendre l'élaboration d'un plan de sécurité et de systèmes - [Programmes de groupe](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/child-youth-programs/group-opportunities/) - V.R.A.I. (Vie, Relations, Attitudes, Introspection) dialogue entre jeunes Ce groupe mixte de jeunes âgés entre 14 et 18 ans se rencontre pendant 8 semaines pour apprendre à reconnaitre les signes d'une relation malsaine, accroître son estime personnelle et sa confiance en soi afin de pouvoir s'éloigner des situations dangereuses. Des activités artistiques, des mises en - [Programme pour enfants-témoins](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/child-youth-programs/child-witness-program/) - Programme de prévention de la violence chez les enfants Le programme de prévention de la violence chez les enfants du Centre pour femmes de Chatham Kent vise à soutenir les femmes et les enfants qui font face à la violence familiale. Il procure aux enfants un endroit sécuritaire où partager leurs sentiments et leurs expériences - [Consultation d’urgence jour et nuit](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/24-hour-crisis-counselling/) - Le Centre pour femmes de Chatham Kent offre des consultations d'urgence confidentielles 24 h/24 sur place ou au téléphone. Si vous croyez être en danger ou risquez de subir une blessure, appeler le 9-1-1 immédiatement. Pour obtenir une consultation d'urgence confidentielle et du soutien, téléphonez au Centre pour femmes de Chatham Kent au 519-354-6360. - [Comment effacer vos traces](https://ckwc.ca/get-help/how-to-hide-your-tracks/) - Vous souciez-vous que quelqu'un découvre votre visite sur le site Web du Centre pour femmes de Chatham-Kent? Voici comment vous pouvez réduire les chances qu'on puisse retracer vos activités en ligne. Comment utiliser le mode de navigation privée L'une des meilleures façons de ne pas laisser de traces est l'utilisation du mode de navigation privée - [FAQ](https://ckwc.ca/get-help/faqs/) - Devoir se rendre à un refuge peut être une expérience très intimidante. En vous fournissant plus de détails concernant le refuge, nous espérons que vous serez plus à l’aise avec votre décision. Certaines questions nous sont posées fréquemment. Nous les avons donc compilées dans une section FAQ (foire aux questions) avec les réponses recherchées. Si - [Coordonnées](https://ckwc.ca/contact-us/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#8224e3″ allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”Vous avez besoin d’aide immédiate? Téléphonez au 519 354-6360 – À toute heure!” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_map admin_label=”Fullwidth Map” zoom_level=”15″ address_lat=”42.404801800000016″ address_lng=”-82.19103760000002″ address=”Chatham, - [Programme de soutien du tribunal de la famille](https://ckwc.ca/family-court-support-program/) - En mars 2011, le ministère du Procureur général a mis sur pied le programme de soutien du tribunal de la famille qui vient en aide aux victimes de violence familiale qui doivent suivre ce processus judiciaire. Le programme est offert aux hommes et aux femmes qui : ont été victimes de violence dans leurs relations; - [Initiative communautaire](https://ckwc.ca/community-initiatives/) - Le Centre pour femmes de Chatham-Kent est reconnaissante pour le soutien de la Communauté Kent Chatham avec des initiatives soulevées indépendamment . Revenez pour plus d'informations pour les événements futurs . - [Préavis d’évaluation du risque et de la menace par les partenaires communautaires](https://ckwc.ca/community-partners-threatrisk-assessment-notification-and-fair-notice/) - Chers parents/tuteurs, Le Centre pour femmes de Chatham Kent Inc. s'engage à assurer la sécurité de la communauté. Dans des cas extrêmes où le comportement d'un enfant menace son bien-être ou celui des autres, le Protocole communautaire d'évaluation des menaces et des risques de violence (EMRV) sera suivi par les organismes afin d'assurer la protection - [Walk A Mile In Her Shoes](https://ckwc.ca/events-2/walk-a-mile-in-her-shoes/) - Save the date: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes - Are you man enough? June 5th, 2016. Check out these photos from past Walk a Mile In Her Shoes events: Click here to download Walk a Mile Forms: Pledge Form Registration Form - [Community Partners Threat/Risk Assessment Notification and Fair Notice](https://ckwc.ca/community-partners-threatrisk-assessment-notification-and-fair-notice/) - Dear Parents/Guardians: The Chatham Kent Women’s Centre Inc. is committed to ensuring a safe community. In extreme cases when a child’s behaviour poses a potential threat to their own or others’ well-being, the Community Violence Threat Risk Assessment Protocol (VTRA) agencies will take further steps to safeguard everyone. The VTRA protocol outlines how Chatham Kent - [Volunteer Application](https://ckwc.ca/volunteer-application/) - [The Tribute Show](https://ckwc.ca/events-tribute-show/) - THE TRIBUTE SHOW – LEGENDS OF ROCK & ROLL AND COUNTRY MUSIC IN SUPPORT OF THE CHATHAM KENT WOMEN’S CENTRE The Tribute Show – Legends of Rock & Roll and Country Music is happy to announce a benefit concert in support of the Chatham Kent Women’s Centre. The Tribute Show is a live - [Links](https://ckwc.ca/links/) - [Annual Report 2013-2014](https://ckwc.ca/our-story/360-2/) - [International Women's Day](https://ckwc.ca/international-womens-day/) - Coming in March 2015 - [Events](https://ckwc.ca/events-2/) - [My Bookings](https://ckwc.ca/my-bookings/) - CONTENTS - [Categories](https://ckwc.ca/categories/) - CONTENTS - [Locations](https://ckwc.ca/locations/) - CONTENTS - [Community Initiatives](https://ckwc.ca/community-initiatives/) - Chatham Kent Women's Centre is grateful for the support of the Chatham Kent Community with initiatives brought forward independently. Keep checking back for more information for future events. - [How to Hide Your Tracks](https://ckwc.ca/get-help/how-to-hide-your-tracks/) - Concerned about someone finding out that you've been to the Chatham-Kent Women's Centre website? Here's how to reduce the chances that your net travels will be traced. How to Enable Private Browsing One of the best ways to cover your tracks is to enable the private browsing mode for your preferred browser. This will ensure that - [Group Opportunities](https://ckwc.ca/our-programs/child-youth-programs/group-opportunities/) - R.E.A.L. (Relationships, Emotions, Attitude and Life) Teens Talk An 8 week group for female and male youth ages 14-18 focused on how to recognize signs of unhealthy relationships, enhance self-esteem and build confidence in youth to leave unsafe situations they find themselves exposed to. Through expressive art activities, role play, music, group discussion and individual - [Thank You For Your Donation](https://ckwc.ca/thank-you-for-your-donation/) - Thank you for your donation. Your contribution will help women and children right here in the Chatham-Kent community. All donations are tax deductible. A tax receipt will be sent to you shortly. The Women's Centre also acceptes donations of new and gently used clothing and toys. You can drop these items off directly to the ## Categories - [Upcoming Events](https://ckwc.ca/category/upcoming/) - [Past Events](https://ckwc.ca/category/past/)