A DOORWAY TO SAFETY
The Issue
Walking out of an abusive relationship takes immense strength and shouldn’t be made harder by having nowhere safe to go.
Victims of intimate partner violence may need to leave their homes quickly, often with their children, little money and worries about their own safety. If they don’t have safe accommodation and the right support it can be very challenging for them to get back on their feet.
We respectfully call on the Government of Ontario to:
- Provide dedicated, ongoing funding for private, secure living units in a discreet multi-family supportive residence in Brampton for survivors of intimate-partner violence and their children.
- Provide multicultural and culturally responsive support that respects survivors’ different cultures, languages, backgrounds, and needs.
In 2024 Peel Regional Police responded to over 16100 incidents of family and intimate partner violence (around 44 incidents per day). Peel Region also state "Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that individuals will be placed into emergency shelter due to high demand." This shows why we need more safe accommodation.
Brampton is a very diverse community. With consistent support families can return to a stable environment without losing their privacy, dignity and culture. As victims come from a variety of backgrounds, speak different languages and have different cultural and family experiences, it is important that they have a safe place to stay. They should feel comfortable accessing support without feeling like they are not understood, judged or left out due to their language and culture.
We are asking the Honourable Charmaine Williams, Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity and the Government of Ontario to fund a specific long term project to create a confidential multi-family home in Brampton. This would provide private and safe accommodation for victims and their children, with support that is culturally sensitive and diverse.
A safe home provides victims with privacy, dignity and a fresh start. They deserve somewhere to feel safe, valued and supported.
Sign this petition to help create a safe place to go for Brampton families.
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The Issue
Walking out of an abusive relationship takes immense strength and shouldn’t be made harder by having nowhere safe to go.
Victims of intimate partner violence may need to leave their homes quickly, often with their children, little money and worries about their own safety. If they don’t have safe accommodation and the right support it can be very challenging for them to get back on their feet.
We respectfully call on the Government of Ontario to:
- Provide dedicated, ongoing funding for private, secure living units in a discreet multi-family supportive residence in Brampton for survivors of intimate-partner violence and their children.
- Provide multicultural and culturally responsive support that respects survivors’ different cultures, languages, backgrounds, and needs.
In 2024 Peel Regional Police responded to over 16100 incidents of family and intimate partner violence (around 44 incidents per day). Peel Region also state "Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that individuals will be placed into emergency shelter due to high demand." This shows why we need more safe accommodation.
Brampton is a very diverse community. With consistent support families can return to a stable environment without losing their privacy, dignity and culture. As victims come from a variety of backgrounds, speak different languages and have different cultural and family experiences, it is important that they have a safe place to stay. They should feel comfortable accessing support without feeling like they are not understood, judged or left out due to their language and culture.
We are asking the Honourable Charmaine Williams, Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity and the Government of Ontario to fund a specific long term project to create a confidential multi-family home in Brampton. This would provide private and safe accommodation for victims and their children, with support that is culturally sensitive and diverse.
A safe home provides victims with privacy, dignity and a fresh start. They deserve somewhere to feel safe, valued and supported.
Sign this petition to help create a safe place to go for Brampton families.
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Petition created on November 3, 2026