Lanark County Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Program

12/06/2025

Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This year marks 36 years since the murder of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal.

Today is about remembering the 14 young women who were killed, as well as remembering all those who have experienced gender-based violence and whose lives have been taken by gender-based violence. It is about taking action to eradicate gender-based violence in our communities.

Ways to take action:
- Educate yourself and others on gender-based violence
- Centre the voices of survivors
- Speak up against harmful behaviours
- Believe survivors and educate yourself on how to best support someone who is experiencing gender-based violence

Join Lanark County Interval House for the December 6th National Vigil at 1pm in Perth at the Women’s Monument, outside the Crystal Palace.

11/25/2025

Join Lanark County Interval House for 16 days of activism in our community.

Attend, wear purple, share content.

Together, we can create a community where everyone is safe, supported, and believed. -LCIH

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
November 25 – December 10

Every year, communities around the world join together for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence — a global campaign calling for the prevention and elimination of violence against women, girls, and gender-diverse people.

This year’s international theme is Ending Digital Violence Against Women and Girls.

Online spaces should be safe — but harassment, stalking, non-consensual image sharing, and digital control are becoming more common forms of abuse. We’ll be talking about how we can all take action to create safer digital communities.

Over the next 16 days, we’ll share ways to learn, engage, and take meaningful action — right here in Lanark County. Here’s what’s coming up:

Campaign Highlights

Tue Nov 25: Campaign launch — follow along on our socials

Wed Nov 26: Wear Purple Day — show your support and tag us

Thu Nov 27: Shop with a Purpose @ As Good As New (new merch!)

Fri Nov 28: Cheers for Change! Grab a drink at participating businesses

Sat Nov 29: Finding Your Power Through Art workshop with Conscious Canvas

Sun Nov 30: Erin Lee speaks @ Trinity United, Smiths Falls

Mon Dec 1: Men as Allies video — voices from our community

Tue Dec 2: Giving Tuesday — pick up a $5–$10 gift card for our holiday campaign

Wed Dec 3: Girl Power Trivia @ Jazzy’s Brewhaus

Thu Dec 4: See It. Name It. Change It! Presentation — Carleton Place Library

Fri Dec 5: Love Bites! Twilight screening + discussion (MV Textile Museum)

Sat Dec 6: National Vigil for Dec. 6 — Perth Women’s Monument

Sun Dec 7: A message from our Board of Directors

Mon Dec 8: Video: Tips for staying safe online (digital violence awareness)

Tue Dec 9: Skin Deep — Domestic Violence Awareness Training for estheticians

Wed Dec 10: Pebble Mosaic Tour

Whether you attend an event, wear purple, or share our posts — your voice matters.
Together, we can create a community where everyone is safe, supported, and believed.

11/25/2025

Every year, from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day), the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence call for global solidarity to end violence against women and girls everywhere.

Violence against women is a major public health and human rights crisis, affecting almost one in three women in their lifetime. The risks increase even further in contexts of humanitarian crises, climate-vulnerable settings, and poverty. Behind every statistic lies the story of a woman or girl whose health, safety, and rights have been violated.


https://www.who.int/campaigns/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence/2025

11/19/2025

Forensic evidence is best collected as early as possible, but you still have options up to 12 days after an assault.

Counselling and follow-up supports are available whenever YOU are - whether or not you choose to collect.

Our 24/7 on call nurse is available at 613-284-6656.

11/15/2025

Consent is a clear yes - not maybe, not silence.
If it's not YES, it's a NO!

11/14/2025

Your safety and support matter. You lead the process - we follow your pace.

11/12/2025

Our services are here to help - anytime

11/11/2025

If you need help, please reach out - your safety matters.

11/05/2025

10/14/2025

Commemoration for Reese Stanzel

Lanark County Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Program and our Perth & District Community Partners invite you to a community gathering and vigil at the Perth Dog Park in Darou Farm on Sunday,

October 26 at 2 p.m. All are welcome.
This commemoration will offer space for healing, reflection, and support. The event will include poetry, a moment of silence, and a special bench dedication in memory of Reese. Mental health supports will be available on-site.

Schedule of Events:
2:00 p.m. – Welcome and moment of silence led by Cathy McNally, Town of Perth’s Community Services Director
2:05 p.m. – Poem read by Victoria Gibb-Carsley, Executive Director of the Perth and District Community Foundation
2:15 p.m. – Live performance by Linda Grenier and Landon Bedor - Lynn Miles 'Love is Stronger'
2:30 p.m. – “My hope for our community is…” reflection activity
2:35 p.m. – Bench dedication by Mayor Judy Brown
2:45 p.m. – Ringing of bells
2:50 p.m. – Event concludes
https://engage.perth.ca/community-support

08/06/2025

We will join Lanark County Interval House on September 18th. Will you join too?

Since 2006, Carleton Place has been host to one of the most well-attended rural Take Back the Night Marches in Canada. Even on the soggiest of nights, local residents turn out with their banners and noise-makers in record numbers. All to demand that a woman’s right to walk our streets safely be upheld.

Take Back the Night is about women’s right to be free of violence and to walk without fear.

Thursday, September 18 in Town Hall Square Park (behind Town Hall) in Carleton Place.

Schedule of Events:
🎨 Poster making at 5 p.m.
🌹 Vigil and brief remarks at 5:30 p.m.
💃🏼 March kicks off at 6 p.m.
🧃 Refreshments to follow

https://lcih.org/events/event/take-back-the-night-3/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com