Mauricie-et-Centre-du-Québec, November 4, 2024 — The Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec Integrated University Health and Social Services Center (CIUSSS MCQ) and all the partner members of the intersectoral committee on sexual assault and domestic violence offer training activities. raising awareness as part of the 12 days of action against violence against women.
This annual campaign takes place between November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) and December 6 (National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Violence Against Women) to pay tribute to the victims of the Polytechnique.
“The activities taking place as part of the 12 days of action highlight a reality of which the population is becoming increasingly aware; women are victims of numerous acts of violence, perpetuated against them, because they are women. Thanks to the different waves of denunciation of sexual violence and feminicide, to events which mark important dates such as that of the Polytechnique tragedy and to publicized awareness campaigns, victims’ voices are gradually being freed. Shame is changing sides,” says Camille Souza, coordinator at CALACS in Trois-Rivières.
A milestone conference to come
A conference from Mrs. Nathalie Trottier, survivor, will take place on December 3 at 1:30 p.m. at the Nicolet national police academy. More than 275 stakeholders from the health and social services network, public safety and community organizations are invited to participate. This activity is organized by Maison La Nacelle de Nicolet, an organization which helps women and children victims of domestic violence.
Introduction to self-defense: a success year after year
Self-defense initiation activities will once again be offered to women and adolescents aged 14 and over. These activities are presented in collaboration with the Trois-Rivières Police Department and martial arts schools in the region. Last year, the workshops were given to more than 230 participants.
Self-defense initiation activities are offered free of charge by:
- Fujiyama Dojo (Trois-Rivières)
- Yoseikan (Trois-Rivières)
- Trois-Rivières Seïkidokan Judo Club
- Noritsudokan Dojo of Trois-Rivières
- Dojang Taekwon-Do Marco Côté (Trois-Rivières)
- Shito-Ryu karate club (Trois-Rivières)
- Club de judo Ghishintaido de Shawinigan
- Shawinigan Judo Club
- St-Grégoire Taekwon-do Club
- Victoriaville Judo Club
To attend the conference or one of the workshops, fill out the form online registration form. The deadline for registrations is November 21, 2024. Places are limited.
Help available at all times
Do you need help for yourself or a loved one? There are several services available that are there to support you:
- SOS Domestic Violence 1 800 363-9010 for a referral to shelters in the region;
- 811 (Info-social section) at any time to obtain psychosocial help;
- The Women’s Center near you, consult L’R des Centers de femmes du Québec ;
- The CAVAC near you at 1 866 LE CAVAC;
- RQCALACS — Quebec grouping of support centers and the fight against sexual assault 1 877 717-5252;
- The SPACE grouping
- At the heart of a man – Men’s support network for a violence-free society 1 877 660-7799.
- These resources can listen, advise, support or even offer accommodation. For more information, consult ciusssmcq.ca/aide.
For information:
Press relations department
CIUSSS MCQ
1 888 862-4382
Camille Souza, Coordinator
CALACS of Trois-Rivières
819 373-1232
Édith Doucet, Co-Director General
La Rose des Vents de Drummond inc.
819 472-5444
Claudia Champagne, General Director
Mauricie Agreement
819 693-5264, then 213
