This week is dedicated to raising awareness about violence against women and about how widespread the problem is. It is focused on supporting local agencies like transition houses that provide services to women escaping or experiencing violence. It also increases awareness of these services. The Ministry of Women's Equality dedicates more than 90 per cent of its budget on intervention and prevention services. But as we all know, government alone cannot end violence.
People can end violence.
Together, we can prevent violence against women, and create an environment that values and respects women and their contributions. Preventing violence against women is everyone's job. We can continue to allow stories like Sue's to happen, or we can do something to stop the violence.