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Building a Bigger Wave
Provincial Violence against Women (VAW) Forum
November 7 & 8, 2011
Summary Presentation to Coordinating Committees
Purpose of this Presentation• To report-back on provincial forum
• To inform and engage VAWCC membership in next steps of building a provincial network
• The presentation provides an overview of the full report that will be available electronically in both French and English on the website
Building a Bigger WaveThe concept of building a bigger wave comes
from the image of throwing a pebble in a pond. The ripples go out in all directions – each little
wave of activity has an impact – it matters.
We believe that if we put our collective VAW hands, hearts and brains together, we can make more and bigger waves in all directions to end
violence.
What is a “network”?
Network
Non-hierarchicalLoose/flexible linkRoles loosely definedCommunication is primary link among members
Definition taken from 2003 healthcare report on different types of joint efforts among organizations:
Provincial Forum
With funding from Trillium and MCSS, a provincial forum for Violence against Women
Coordinating Committees (VAWCCs) was held Nov 7 & 8, 2011 in Toronto
The purpose of the forum was to explore interest in creating a provincial network of
VAWCCs
Background
The South West Region Coordinating Committee (SWRCC) is a regional committee in the Southwest
– 8 local VAWCCs
SWRCC sent an email in Sept 2010 to ask if other VAWCCs would support a proposal to
Trillium to fund the forum
27 committees replied right away to sayYES!
Background
The Trillium proposal was approved and the planning started
MCSS provided funding for a two-day planning session in March 2011
20 VAWCCs from across the province sent reps to participate in the planning
Planning Group
Together, the group decided that the purpose of the forum was to explore interest in creating a provincial network.
They also decided on 4 major forum goals:1.Understand the history and current state of VAWCCs2.Projects – to display innovative work3.Collaboration and Inclusivity – to explore how can we work together4.Identify Next Steps – action items
Building a Bigger Wave
• 42 (out of a possible 48) VAW Committees participated at the forum
• 130 participants
• Representation from OWD and MCSS
• Representation from 8 other important stakeholder groups
The full forum report includes 9 Story Maps plus PowerPoints from Presentations
Graphic recording was used to capture the discussion points, themes
and decisions over the two days.
Pre-forum VAWCC Survey• An online survey collected information in advance
of the forum about committee structures, challenges and opportunities from VAWCCs across the province
• Excellent response rate – 62 responses
• Responses indicated strong support for formation of provincial VAWCC network
• Survey PPT presentation and full report available
Speakers and Presentations• The Honourable Marion Boyd• Nneka McGregor, (survivor) – WomenatthecentrE
Project Presentations• Neighbours, Friends & Families @ Work• Sexual Violence Action Plan• Sisters in Spirit• Community Report Cards• Ontario Woman Abuse Screening Project
Other Activities• Forum Theatre presentation
- Another way of knowing and learning that can take us beyond words and cognitive processes.
• Marketplace to showcase projects / initiatives - 25 VAWCCs shared best practices and innovation from the field
• Comfy Chair Conversation with three young women who are leaders in their communities
Meaningful Conversations Over the two days there were small and large group discussions about what needs to happen to actually
end violence.
The dominant discussion point:
If we are to end VAW, we need a whole community approach…we want to learn HOW to build a bigger
wave TOGETHER!
Meaningful Conversations – Themes*• Inclusion is a core value and practice for
VAWCCs
• VAW includes domestic and sexual violence
• Women with lived experience have a central role
• Engage youth and men in community work
- Mentor future leaders
* See the report for expanded theme discussions
Meaningful Conversations - Themes• There are both benefits and challenges to
collaboration.
• There are strategies and structures that can help us to build the bigger wave:
• Information sharing
• Working together on projects
• Regional and Provincial networks
Action Items
1.Begin development of the networking mechanisms that will allow for ongoing communication and evolution of the provincial network
• Create Report-back / PPT for VAWCCs
• Create a data-base of contact info
• Create a website
Action Items
2. Achieve something tangible together!
Propose / mobilize committees to support Sisters in Spirit campaign – Oct 4, 2012
Our first provincial challenge to see what our combined energies can do!
Action Items4. Develop an implementation plan for the provincial network:
• Discussion about the mandate, scope, membership of a provincial network
• How to network with other provincial organizations (OAITH, OCRCC, ONVSP)
• Discuss with OWD / MCSS re government role for the integration of domestic violence and sexual assault coordination activities
What we need from you now…Questions for VAWCCs
Forum participants endorsed (in principle) the idea of creating a provincial network. Now we need the endorsement from VAWCCs.
We need your answers to the following questions that are available on the survey monkey. Please assign someone to fill it out on behalf of your committee so that we can move forward.
A report-back on the information will be shared
Questions for VAWCCs
1. Can your committee commit to participating in a provincial network?
Decision Point: VAWCC agrees to ensure ongoing communication by keeping the provincial distribution list updated and by sharing network information with membership. A contact person is identified.
2. Would the committee be willing to support Sisters in Spirit (SiS) on Oct 4, 2012 to show solidarity and support? (more details will be made available)
Does the committee agree that supporting SiS is a tangible first step to see what we can achieve together?
Decision Point: VAWCC agrees to attend or hold vigil / or to support Sisters in Spirit in some way
Questions for local VAWCCs
3. Assuming the committee supports the creation of a network – does your committee support SWRCC continuing to seek funding to support the network development?
Decision Point: VAWCC agrees to provide letter of support for funding requests (template can be provided)
Questions for local VAWCCs
4. Would your committee be interested in participating as a member of a small working group (n.10-12) to develop a network implementation plan? The planning day would be March 27th 2012 in Toronto if (year-end) funding is available.
•We would look for diverse representation from across the province
Questions for VAWCCs
Questions for local VAWCCs
5. The SWRCC is willing to continue to hold the network centre for information to flow in and out of while a more long term solution is found
•Does that seem ok? Are you in agreement with this?
Summary: Building the Network• All VAWCCs reply to this PPT on Survey
Monkey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NQ6CMDF
• Assuming support - Develop an implementation plan – convene a small workgroup in March if funding is available
• Distribute Forum Report (SWRCC currently seeking funds for hard copy release / will include French translation )