Ending Domestic Homicides: More work STILL needs to be done
Just after Christmas, the lives of 3 children and the friends and family of a Calgary woman were changed forever when their mother was killed by their father. This is almost the exact same sentence from a blog post we wrote this time last year. The difference in this case is that this family also […]
Global News Give Me Shelter 2024
No one should be forgotten during the holidays. It’s a shocking statistic. Each year, thousands of women and children flee domestic violence to find shelter at one of Alberta’s women’s shelters. Many women leave quickly with their children taking nothing more than the clothes on their backs in a desperate attempt to get away. Having […]
Continuing The Conversation on Victim Services
We at JMMF would like to share some important articles that highlight the impact of victim services on survivors and have sparked important conversations. 💜”Government ‘messed up’ crucial victim services, says RMA president” Learn more about the funding and structural changes to victim services in […]
Jessica’s Legacy: 15 years of dedication to ending abuse
Jessica Martel was a mother to three beautiful children. She was a singer who loved writing. She was loved by her mother, Lynne, and the rest of her family and friends. On April 29, 2009, she was murdered as she tried to leave her abusive relationship. Today marks 15 years since we lost Jessica. We feel her absence every day, […]
A Love Letter to Morinville**
** and Sturgeon County and St Albert and the surrounding area! Our Dearest Morinville, Our hearts overflow with gratitude as we pen these words to you, our beloved town, after 15 years of unwavering support and love. Our community support has truly been the cornerstone of our journey and a beacon of hope and healing […]
