interpersonal violence

This weekend, the Craven Country Thunder music festival will be used to spotlight an major social issue—human trafficking. For the first time, 500 posters from the Government of Saskatchewan’s human trafficking campaign will be featured at the event, raising awareness about trafficking and sexual exploitation among the festival’s thousands of attendees. Launched in May, the […]

 The Saskatchewan government has reaffirmed their financial commitment Monday towards addressing issues of interpersonal violence and abuse in the province.  At an announcement Monday the province confirmed it is providing $42.6 million over three years to 34 community-based service organizations and 54 programs across Saskatchewan. This will go toward supports and services for those impacted by interpersonal […]

The fourth annual Hearts in the Park event was held in Victoria Park, raising awareness of the effects of violence in communities. Rod McKendrick, a retired interpersonal violence specialist, said having an event that raises awareness highlights what is being done and what needs to be done. “It’s important because it really shows that there […]

A long-time Regina resident who has been an active voice on the issue of interpersonal violence has been appointed as an Officer to the Order of Canada. Rod McKendrick, an interpersonal violence specialist with the Ministry of Justice and the vice-chair of the PraireAction Foundation, was appointed due to his steadfast commitment to ending interpersonal […]

The provincial NDP is challenging the government to provide financial support for the construction of second-phase shelters and emergency shelters for women and children seeking protection from interpersonal violence. This comes after a CBC investigative report showed that shelters in the province turn away women and children approximately 600 times a month because there isn’t enough supports. Corrections […]