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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

7/30/2022

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July 30 is the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The theme this year is 'Use and Abuse of Technology,' in order to spread awareness about how technology is a tool that can both enable and impede human trafficking. Learn more about this year's theme.  

Sadly, Nova Scotia has some of the highest rates of Human Trafficking in Canada. This is something that is happening in our communities and greatly affects many of our neighbours. We encourage you to learn more about trafficking and exploitation in Nova Scotia. Second Story is a member of TESS NS - Trafficking and Exploitation Systems Services. The TESS website has a wealth of information and resources, including:
  • Risk Factors and Warning signs
  • Free online learning module 'Understanding the Sexual Exploitation of Youth: An Introduction'
  • Tips for talking to youth 
  • A detailed list of contacts for more information and/or support
  • the TESS Blog, which includes first person accounts of their experiences, a 'jargon' guide for parents and the findings of  their recent consultations with survivors.

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What else can you do today? Join the Blue Heart challenge on social media by posting a Blue Heart image or the Blue heart logo on your social media account using the hashtag #EndHumanTrafficking.

Why a Blue Heart? "
The Blue Heart is increasingly recognized as the international symbol against human trafficking, representing the sadness of those who are trafficked while reminding us of the cold-heartedness of those who buy and sell fellow human beings."

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Our Building - Changes Ahead for Second Story

7/21/2022

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​Second Story Women’s Centre has rented a location at 18 Dufferin St from the town of Lunenburg for the past 9 years. This lovely old building once served as the town’s train (and police) station – and for us, provided a home with safe and welcoming spaces, including reception and kitchen areas, 7+ counselling or admin offices, as well as open areas for community connectiveness, youth activities, and development/wellness programming.
 
The town has recently provided us with advanced notice that this site has been identified for potential future sale. This news has prompted us to consider our long-term planning goals, including evaluating our needs for space, programming, and accessibility.
 
We are now in the early stages of considering our options; however, we would be interested in hearing from anyone that may be aware of potential location(s) in Lunenburg or Queens County that might “fit” the activities (and limited budget) of our small non-profit.
 
For further information or to discuss a potential location, please leave your contact information with Second Story Women’s Centre at 902-640-3044 and we will be in touch.
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Duty to Report: What all Nova Scotians Need to Know

7/7/2022

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CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNING: Child Abuse

We recently had a question at the Centre about what you should do if a minor discloses to you that they are experiencing abuse. This is a great question, because in Nova Scotia we actually have legislation that outlines what you should do, and in some cases, what you are legally obligated to do.

Under the Children and Family Services act, "Every individual in the province of Nova Scotia has a legal obligation to report concerns of abuse or neglect of a child under the age of 19 in order to ensure children are protected from harm. Failure to report is a criminal offence." This includes instances where information has been shared confidentially, or if abuse is suspected but has not been confirmed by a disclosure. Reports can be made anonymously. 

Our friends at TESS (Trafficking and Exploitation Services System) have helpfully broken it down a bit further on their website, which we recommend you read here.

What constitutes abuse? The NS Family Law website says "
Child abuse is a term that describes behaviour that results in significant negative emotional or physical consequences for a child." Abuse can take several forms including physical ("the intentional use of force on any part of a child's body that results in injury"), emotional ("anything that causes serious mental or emotional harm to a child, which the parent does not attempt to prevent or address"), sexual ("the improper exposure of a child to sexual contact, activity or behaviour") and neglect ("any lack of care that may cause significant harm to a child's development or endangers the child in any way").

Who do you report to? Child Protection Services. Call 1-877-424-1177 (weekdays, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm) or 1-866-922-2434 (weeknights 4:30 pm - 8:30 am, weekends and holidays)

What happens after you call? Child Protection Services will assess the information you provide and decide whether or not to investigate.
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Summer Programming for Youth

7/4/2022

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Thursdays are going to be a blast at Second Story this summer! Check out all the fun things we have planned for female-identifying youth ages 9-16 over the next two months:
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Calling all female-identifying future scientists, ages 13-16! Join us at one of our free STEM workshops this summer! These workshops will offer hands on activities focused on the science of the world around you. We will learn about all the fun and opportunities STEM has to offer. 
When: 2:00-4:00 pm, ​Thursdays July 7 & 21, August 4 & 18
Where: Second Story Women's Centre, 18 Dufferin Street, Lunenburg
For the slightly younger crowd, we have planned a series of three FREE, fun summer afternoons for female-identifying youth ages 9-12 at the Centre! 
  • Thursday, July 14 - Dream Garden Collage: Come get creative, let your imagination run wild, and design a dream garden filled with flowers, trees, animals, and anything else you want during a craft collage activity. Snacks and supplies will be provided! 
  • Thursday, July 28-"Pizza Night" : What’s better than pizza? Making your own pizza with friends! We will have food, fun facts about pizza, and other activities to do while we wait for the pizzas. 
  • Thursday, August 11 - Plant Pressing: Learn about local plants during a plant-press nature walk. On the walk we will collect some interesting flowers or plants to press between books. Create a piece of art for yourself and learn about the plant you chose to press!

.........Email info@secondstory.ca or call 902-640-3044 to register for one or more of these workshops!
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Second Story Women's Centre recognizes that we are on Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw People.  We honour the treaties that guide the relationships of our people.

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