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From YouTube: MARCH 1 2023 Statements Adam Walker
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The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
4th Session
42nd Parliament
A
Member
for
Parksville
Qualicum,
thank
you.
Mr
Speaker,
domestic
violence
is
a
serious
problem
affecting
individuals
and
families
all
across
this
province.
Domestic
violence
impacts,
families
and
people
of
all
ages
genders
and
background,
but
women
are
disproportionately
affected.
According
to
the
World
Health
Organization,
one
in
three
women
worldwide
has
been
subjected
to
either
physical
or
sexual
violence
in
their
lifetime.
A
For
nearly
50
years,
Haven
Society
has
been
working
tirelessly
in
the
naimo
and
Parksville
to
support
and
Empower
individuals
who
are
facing
challenges
related
to
violence,
housing
and
security
and
increasingly
mental
health
issues.
This
non-profit
organization
provides
a
wide
range
of
services
for
our
community,
including
Rapid,
shelter
and
crisis,
supports
transitional
housing,
counseling
and
education.
A
Last
week,
I
had
the
privilege
of
meeting
with
their
executive
director
Lisa
Scott
and
together
we
toured
their
facility
in
Nanaimo
meeting.
Some
of
the
passionate
people
who
work
for
Haven,
Society,
firsthand
I
can
say
with
confidence
that
this
organization
is
a
shining
example
of
what
can
be
achieved
when
a
community
comes
together
to
support
one
another.
Their
dedication,
compassion
and
unwavering
commitment
to
their
mission
is
truly
inspiring
as
a
leading
anti-violence
organization
committed
to
promoting
safety,
respect
and
healthy
relationships
for
women,
children,
youth
and
families.
A
Haven
Society
has
a
long
history
of
providing
support
in
our
community.
Their
dedication
to
providing
a
range
of
services,
education
and
advocacy-
has
made
a
significant
impact
in
preventing
violence
and
supporting
those
affected
by
it.
The
work
of
that
the
Haven
Society
does
is
truly
life-changing.
They
have
helped
countless
individuals
and
families
during
their
times
of
greatest
need,
providing
secure
housing
and
nurturing
the
skills
and
confidence
that
clients
need
to
return
to
Leading
fulfilling
lives.
The
impact
that
this
society
and
that
they
have
on
our
communities
is
immeasurable.