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Sexual Assault Presentation at Toronto Police Headquarters

On Wednesday May 1st 2013, Gatehouse co-op students and Child & Family Advocate Paula Cordeiro attended a Sexual Assault presentation at Toronto Police Headquarters as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Thank you to Toronto Police Constable Andrea Gillespie.  For more information check out Toronto Police Service Guide to Sexual Assault: http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/sexcrimes/sas/victims_guide.pdf

The Gatehouse Nominated for Gem of The Lakeshore Award

Gatehouse representatives Stephanie Alves-Humber College Intern- Maria Barcelos-Volunteer & Administrative Coordinator and Paula Cordeiro-Child & Family Advocate, attended the Gem of the Lakeshore Awards on May 13th at The Assembly Hall.  The Gem of the Lakeshore Award recognizes local businesses and social services agencies in Etobicoke who provide excellent customer service and support services to the community.  M.P.P. Laurel Broten presented the nominations.

The Gatehouse would like to thank Ms. Broten, the Judges and our supporters for their recognition.

 

Transforming Trauma Into Triumph Conference

Our 3rd Annual Transforming Trauma into Triumph Conference was a great success.  158 people gathered at the Toronto Police College to raise awareness in addressing the issue of childhood sexual abuse.  International representatives attended from Ghana, Guyana and the UK. 

The Conference agenda was:

The Gatehouse 15th Anniversary Celebration

CELEBRATING 15 YEARS BECAUSE OF YOU!

Join us as we premiere our documentary "Illuminating Silence"

Date: Tuesday June 25, 2013

Location: The Assembly Hall - 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive (Kipling Ave. & Lake Shore Blvd. W.)

Reception Time: 5:30pm

Start Time: 6PM-8PM

Support The Gatehouse QSP Magazine Fundraiser!

The Gatehouse has launched its QSP Magazine Fundraiser! Give the gift of reading and support a great cause!  The Gatehouse group number is 33502. Please visit http://www.qsp.ca/profile/almm for more information and to place an order.  Proceeds from every sale go to The Gatehouse.  Thank you for your support!

Gatehouse Staff & Interns Help Local Church

Gatehouse student interns and staff rolled up their sleeves and helped clean up Christ the King Catholic Church for their upcoming celebration on Friday May 3. 

In appreciation Christ The King published the following statement on their news bulletin "WE ARE VERY THANKFUL TO ALL GATEHOUSE VOLUNTEERS who donated their time to help to clean our church for 1st Communion."

The Gatehouse attends "Moving the Conversation Forward" Forum

On April 17 & 18th The Gatehouse staff and volunteers attended a Forum Moving the Conversation Forward for Victims of Crime.

The Forum brought together over 150 people including victims and victim serving agencies to discuss different victims issues. “Participants expressed a strong desire to see significant and immediate changes to Canada's laws, policies and services for victims.” (OFVC, 2013).  The Gatehouse representatives James Buffin, Maria Barcelos, Paula Cordeiro and John Theriault (not pictured) were in attendance at the event.

Adult Support Program

At The Gatehouse we believe strongly in the need for community support in the aftermath of child abuse, our group self support structure is designed to facilitate social-reconnection, education and self support. The Gatehouse Adult Support offers a 15 week curriculum-based psycho-educational program for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. For further information or to book an Intake appointment contact Maria Barcelos 416-255-5900 ext 221. Read more about the Adult Support Program

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Child Investigation Support

The Gatehouse is a child friendly neutral location that is available for Investigating Police Officers and Children’s Aid Workers to interview children, youth and families during child abuse investigations. The Gatehouse is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week for investigations. To access the online booking system Police Officers and Children’s Aid Workers must register as investigators. Click here to complete the registration form. Read more about the Investigation Program

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