Public Education

Our Outreach and shelter staff is available for presentations to the community to raise awareness about gender-based violence and its devastating effects upon women and children. This service is offered to service clubs, community and social service agencies, college students and faculty, law enforcement, court personnel, and both the elementary and secondary schools in the area.

Any group wishing to gain more information about the services that are offered by the Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie or to request a presentation about violence against women can call 705-728-6300 ext 226 or fill out the Request a Speaker Form and submit via e-mail to lynda@barrieshelter.com, fax to 705-728-1364 or mail to:

 Request a Speaker Form PDF

Staff is also available to come into local area schools and talk about healthy and un-healthy relationships, including communication, self-esteem and relationship abuse and violence. If you would like more information or would like to request a speaker to come into your classroom, please call 705-721-9977 ext 26 or fill out the Public Education Speaker Request Form and submit via e-mail to danielle@barrieshelter.com, fax to 705-721-9710, or mail to:

 Public Education Speaker Request Form PDF