Suggestions for Community Organizations

The enclosed fact sheets expand on the tips from the 'Violence: You Can Make A Difference' campaign and were developed around the themes of: Violence Against Women, Violence Against Children and Media Literacy.
 

Violence Against Women and Children

• Photocopy and distribute the 'Tips for Action Against Violence' fact sheets to staff and members of the public.

• If you don't already have a list, develop a list of the phone numbers of local women's shelters, children's aid societies and municipal social services departments. Keep it handy for quick referral to callers seeking help.
   
• Incorporate some of the tips in your staff or client group newsletters.
   
• Encourage victims of violence and perpetrators to read the fact sheets so they can easily recognize the signs of abuse and seek help.
   
• Undertake other initiatives which you think could be beneficial to both victims and perpetrators of violence.

Media Literacy

• Tell members of your organization and your clients about the material on media literacy.

• Re-print the Media Literacy fact sheet and distribute it.
   
• Invite media literacy experts to participate in seminars or workshops on this issue.
   
• Work with other community groups to hold 'town hall' meetings. Invite participants to discuss how the media works, what messages it conveys to us, and what effects it has on all of us as consumers of video, audio and printed materials.
   
• Display the Media Literacy fact sheet in your reception area for use by your staff and members of the public.
   
• Contact or refer people to the organizations listed at the end of the media literacy print material to obtain additional information.