Community Feedback Sessions on GBV-VAW Forum Findings

Following the success of the April 12th, 2024, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Violence Against Women (VAW) Sector Forum, co-hosted by OCTEVAW, the City of Ottawa, and Unsafe at Home with support from the GBV Advisory Group, community feedback sessions will be hosted by OCTEVAW to further engage the community.

The aim of the sessions is to:

• Report Back: Present the findings of the GBV-VAW Sector Forum and the asset mapping study.
• Engage Discussion: Facilitate a discussion to gather additional insights and feedback.
• Validate Plans: Ensure the action planning process is rooted in the needs identified by the sector.

These sessions will provide a structured, survivor-centered platform where Ottawa residents will provide insights on how to address Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and GBV. This will be used to co-develop an Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence in collaboration with the City of Ottawa and Community Safety and Well-Being GBV-VAW Advisory Group. These sessions will help shape municipal policies, funding priorities, and service delivery mechanisms to address the root causes of GBV and create systemic solutions that prioritize safety, justice, and long-term support for survivors. They will also ensure that the development of the collective action plan remains transparent, inclusive, and informed by the voices of residents, frontline organizations, advocates, and grassroots groups.

Registration Process

OCTEVAW will be hosting three community feedback sessions.

Register for one of the sessions using the links below:

• Session 1: Thursday, March 27th from 6:30 to 8:30pm – 95 Clegg Street, Ottawa, ON, K1S 1C4
• Session 2: Tuesday April 1st from 6:00 to 8:00pm – 2225 Mer-Bleue Road, Orléans, ON K4A 5M3
• Session 3: Wednesday, April 9th from 12:30 to 2:30pm – 115 Ritchie Street Unit #9, Ottawa, ON K2B 8N6