Victim Services
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Victim Services Toronto is a community charity providing crisis, safety & prevention services to victims of crime & sudden tragedy. Account Not Monitored 24/7
Joined June 2013
Thank you to @diamond_lawyers for your generous donation that will help victims rebuild their lives. We are so grateful for your support and partnership!
This morning, our Toronto office packed a car full of shirts, pants, shoes and various other accessories - the aftermath of a very successful clothing drive in support of @VSToronto. We would like to extend a special thank you to Diana Iakossavas for organizing!
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Yesterday, our executive director @Mesidesta made a statement at the public hearing regarding #Bill41 at @ONPARLeducation. Read the full statement at https://t.co/D21ZhCL4S1
@MikeSchreiner @LaurieScottPC @LucilleCollard #ProtectingSurvivors #EconomicAbuse @VSToronto
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Dandy catching some sun on a warm start to the week! She’s hoping your week starts as sunny as well! #SunnyDay #dogsoftwitter #facilitydogs
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Thank you Dandy for providing therapy to staff and students today. Made our Friday so much better! @VSToronto @TDSB_MHWB @tdsb
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Today, at the @TPSBoard meeting @VSToronto Executive Director, Carly Kalish, and @TorontoPolice Insp. Anthony Paoletta delivered a powerful presentation on the Exit Route program. ICYMI the presentation starts at the 1:08:30 mark of this link: https://t.co/6iSqkErB3D
The next Board meeting takes place this Friday April 28 @ 9AM. Join us as we hear about @VSToronto's Exit Route program, and receive updates on the Toronto Community Crisis Service & the @TorontoPolice's Race & Identity-based Data Collection Strategy
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Dandy is getting ready for her first trial at the new court house in Toronto! Today she provided emotional support to a client testifying in court and was able to create a more comforting environment. #dogsoftwitter @FacilityDog @CourthouseDogs
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We're grateful to fellow community organizations that work with us in a collaborative model to prioritize supporting victims and survivors. Thank you @WomanACT !
We are grateful to have Victim Services Toronto (@VSToronto) be our member spotlight this month⭐ To learn more about our membership and how to join visit: https://t.co/9ah8Gcv7sw
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Thank you @McKelvieTO for your support of @VSToronto and @VstDandy. They do amazing work in our communities and we @TorontoPolice are very lucky to have them as partners.
Victim Services Toronto delivers immediate crisis response to those affected by crime and sudden tragedies. That’s where Dandy comes in. She’s Toronto’s very first Trauma Dog, providing the unconditional comfort and needed distraction from the agony of grief and trauma – with
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Thank you so much @McKelvieTO for raising awareness about VST and our Dandy program. Visit https://t.co/NWEJqsSN5U to learn more and follow @VstDandy
Victim Services Toronto delivers immediate crisis response to those affected by crime and sudden tragedies. That’s where Dandy comes in. She’s Toronto’s very first Trauma Dog, providing the unconditional comfort and needed distraction from the agony of grief and trauma – with
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Today, Dandy the Trauma Dog from @VSToronto paid City Hall a visit. Dandy is Toronto's very first Trauma Dog and she provides much needed support and comfort to individuals - especially children - struggling with the hardships of grief and trauma. I am extremely grateful to
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I had a great meeting with @LaurieScottPC and Carly from @VSToronto . I look forward to having more conversations on furthering women’s safety in Ontario. #WSEO #WomensSafety
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We are so grateful to @Safety_Canada for providing us with $158,500 in federal funding to help empower survivors of #HumanTrafficking regain financial independence and build their future! #ProjectRecover
Min. Mendicino meets with @VSToronto and announces $158,500 in federal funding to help empower survivors of #HumanTtrafficking to regain their financial independence. https://t.co/WgowuwHJjX
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We are happy to feature Victim Services Toronto as our Member Spotlight⭐ @VSToronto provides immediate crisis response, intervention & prevention services to individuals, families & communities affected by crime and sudden tragedies. Check them out: https://t.co/vZa2Q9ZLa4
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Is the Canadian justice system equipped to rehabilitate the most violent offenders? Should it? Tonight at11pm with Carly Kalish (@VSToronto), @AEnenajor (@Ruby_Shiller), Lee Chapelle (@CPCIncorporated), and @spaikin | Producer: @ColinEllis81 #cdnpoli
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Dandy was at the TPS Human Trafficking conference & gave some pre-presentation love to her colleagues Eden & Jessica! VST attended the conference to share info & ways to best support those affected by Human Trafficking. Our team can be contacted 24/7 at 416-808-7066 for support.
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Catching up on some of the week’s activities…Dandy visited the Blood Donation clinic when the Toronto Police Team was donating! We ran into some good friends and some Victim Services volunteers! @CanadasLifeline @TorontoPolice #donateblood @VSToronto
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1 in 5 high school students report being physically or sexually abused by an intimate partner. The time to do something about that shocking statistic is now. Follow @TearYouthTO to see what youth in Toronto are doing to combat this issue through our T.E.A.R™ program
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As we remember those who have lost their lives to addiction, we call out to those who are currently struggling. You are not your addiction. You are not beyond help and care. We are here to listen. If you or someone you know needs support, call our Crisis Team at 416-808-7066.
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Sometimes a long walk and a bit of sunshine can help you get through a tough day. No one knows this better than Dandy! #traumadogtuesday #workingdog @VstDandy
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