The Need for Peer Support
Sofia Aresta
Episode 05
The Need for Peer Support with Sofia Aresta
As a survivor of domestic violence, Sofia saw a need for more peer-support services in Waterloo Region to prevent domestic violence tragedies. In this episode, Sofia explains how her stay in Women’s Crisis Services’ emergency shelter led her to explore the support services available in the region. She shares how her personal experience with abuse inspired her to co-found VoicesWR, a peer-support group for survivors of intimate partner violence, which she currently co-chairs.
Join in the conversation! Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour and connect with us on social media at @SheIsYourNeighbour and @WomensCrisisSWR.
Episode Resources:
The Family Violence Project
Voices Survivor Group - The Family Violence Project
Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region - Website
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Thank you to Rogers for proudly sponsoring this series Understanding Femicide
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