Suggestions for Members of Parliament and Senators

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.

You can become involved in this campaign by:

• Photocopying and circulating the 'Tips for Action Against Violence' fact sheets to staff and your constituents.
   
• Having your constituency staff develop a fist of the phone numbers of local women's shelters, children's aid societies and municipal social services departments for quick referral to callers seeking help.
   
• Incorporating some of the tips in your constituency mailings or community newspaper column.
   
• Working with 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.
   
• Promoting the federal government's involvement in this initiative and support anti-violence activities.