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Many aren't safe at home and don't have the privacy to call a telephone crisis line. iDetermine, our new digital platform, offers 24/7 support via text and chat to folks experiencing abuse. Visit idetermine.ca or text 647.370.8300 to reach a trained counsellor.

⚠️ATTTENTION ⚠️ iDetermine is temporarily unavailable for maintenance. 📲 If you need to reach a crisis line responder during this time: call 416.533.8538 or TTY 416.533.3736 to get support anonymously.

ICYMI: 30 women and girls ‘violently’ killed in Canada so far in 2026: femicide observatory ctvnews.ca/canada/article…

ICYMI: Survey finds that nearly a third of Gen Z men believe that a woman should always obey her husband instagram.com/p/DVhQKxOAWaS/…

ICYMI: Toronto police ID killer in 3 homicide cold cases involving young women cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

ICYMI: Toronto cop penalized for taking photographs of domestic violence victim’s ‘intimate’ pictures ctvnews.ca/toronto/articl…

ICYMI: Woman fatally shot in Brampton plaza parking lot remembered as a good mom who wanted the best for her 4 kids ctvnews.ca/toronto/local/…

ICYMI: 21-year-old Toronto woman identified as homicide victim found near High Park thestar.com/news/gta/toron…

ICYMI: N.S. court program looks to counselling to stop domestic violence cbc.ca/news/canada/no…

Redwood staff were very happy to meet The Honourable Rechie Valdez (@rechievaldez) Minister of Women and Gender Equality at Toronto Pride! We look forward to working with you, Minister Valdez! 🌟

ICYMI: Shalini Singh's live-in partner charged with 2nd-degree murder after remains found in Hamilton cbc.ca/news/canada/ha…

ICYMI: Sexual assault survivors are calling on Ontario to lift a policy that limits access to community justice programs cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

ICYMI: How struggles to find child care can worsen cases of intimate partner violence cbc.ca/?__vfz=medium%…

ICYMI: Some rape crisis centres report spike in calls since start of Hockey Canada sexual assault trial cbc.ca/news/canada/lo…

The Redwood congratulates the recipients of YWCA Toronto's Women of Distinction! 🥳👏💙

ICYMI: Gender-based violence spikes five years after Nova Scotia mass shooting thestar.com/news/canada/no…

ICYMI: The system ‘catastrophically’ failed, says sister of Toronto woman murdered by serial domestic abuser thestar.com/news/gta/the-s…

We hope the arrival of Passover and of spring brings you energy and inspiration, surrounded by your loving community! Chag Sameach! 🌷🌼🌿💛

April 4th is #RefugeeRightsDay. Where we recognize progress in protecting refugee rights in Canada and raise awareness of the ongoing challenges. The Redwood honours the strength and resilience of refugees who have been forced to flee their homes to escape abuse and violence.

ICYMI: Quebec senior found living in squalor had been under ex's control for decades, police say cbc.ca/news/canada/mo… #coercivecontrol #financialabuse #domesticabuse

May the fragrance of blossoms and the warmth of Nowruz bring renewed energy and enthusiasm into your life! Happy Nowruz from all of us at The Redwood! 💮🌷❤️