Raising Awareness of Intimate Partner Violence in Brantford
Brantford city council is seeking ways to increase awareness about intimate partner violence, with councillor Mandy Samwell suggesting the use of public displays to remind victims they are not alone.
Public spaces can be used to show Brantford is a community that listens, learns and leads with compassion.
Samwell proposed utilizing public spaces such as benches, public art, and utility box wraps to raise awareness of gender-based violence, and received support to explore this initiative.
- The committee's recommendation will be presented to council for approval in October.
- Between July 2024 and May 2025, three lives were lost to intimate partner violence in Brantford.
Gender-based violence is not distant. It is happening in our community to people we know and care about.
The impact of intimate partner violence affects the entire community, with countless others suffering in silence.
Author's summary: Brantford city council explores public displays to raise awareness of intimate partner violence.
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