Because Women Shouldn't Have To Live In Fear
If you are experiencing abuse or know someone who is, we are here for you.
Staying Safe During COVID19
During the COVID-19 pandemic and under the guidance to physically distance and isolate, women and children are at a greater risk of experiencing abuse, particularly at home. Stop VAW and all its members have a responsibility to ensure all programs, services, and resources continue to be accessible and available to ensure women and their children can remain as safe as possible during this time.
Click Here to see updated information about how to stay safe and the availability of services each member agency has to offer during this pandemic.

2019 Statistics
cases of sexual assault were reported to the police, with 3 trafficking cases
SEXUAL
ASSAULTS

people called the women's shelter crisis/helpline
CRISIS/
HELPLINE CALLS

Women in shelter
SHELTER
RESIDENTS

people on the 'Centralized Waiting List for Rent-Geared-to-Income Housing
WAITLISTED

Families waiting for second stage housing
FAMILIES WAITING

Years average time waiting for housing.
WAITLISTED

Who We Are
The Stop VAW Committee of Perth County is a community-based committee that responds to violence against women by developing prevention and awareness strategies for violence against women in Perth County. The committee shares information and conducts outreach activities to educate the public and raise awareness about violence against women.
Membership
Emergency Contacts
24 Hr confidential, no service fees
Police Emergency
911
Stratford Police Service
(519) 271-4141
Ontario Provincial Police
1-888-310-1122
Optimism Place
(519) 271-5550
1-800-265-8598
Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth
1-866-376-9852
Huron-Perth Crisis Intervention Services
(519) 274-8000
1-888-829-7484
“Each time a woman stands up for herself without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.”
-Maya Angelou
