Canadian Federation of Humane Societies

Published purpose

This 29-month project will address systemic barriers to help-seeking, safety planning and support services for women, with an animal companion, experiencing GBV across Canada. The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (also known as Humane Canada) will achieve this by expanding the work of the Canadian Violence Link Coalition (CVLC) (an initiative of Humane Canada) to raise awareness, improve cross-sector collaborations and offer practical options, response policies and improved support systems. This project will engage key CVLC members and other stakeholders from help-seeking or safety planning sectors, including women’s shelters, anti-violence organizations, social services, child protection organizations, the police, the veterinary profession and animal protection enforcement. Partners will provide trusted experience and help strengthen relationships with underrepresented groups of women, namely OLMC, Indigenous and rural women.