The Epidemic of
​Gender Based Violence

Bringing domestic violence out of the shadows and working towards a safer community.
November 16, 2023

Jennifer Hutton

CEO of Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
Jennifer Hutton is the CEO of Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region. She has passionately led the organization as CEO since 2018 but has been with Women’s Crisis Services for more than ten years in total. Jen holds a Master's degree in Social Work and a Master's in Business Administration, both from Wilfrid Laurier University.
​​Prior to working in the violence against women sector, Jen worked in children's mental health. What fuels Jen is the strength and resiliency she sees in women and children as they overcome significant barriers to lead happier, healthier lives.

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She Is Your Neighbour

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Woman's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region (WCSWR)

About Women’s Crisis Services 

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In partnership with the community, Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region empowers and supports women* and children to move beyond violence and abuse through the provision of safe shelter, education and outreach services. Women’s Crisis Services operates two emergency shelters, Anselma House in Kitchener and Haven House in Cambridge.
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In addition to providing safe shelter, Women’s Crisis Services offers a free, confidential outreach program for women who are experiencing domestic violence but do not require emergency shelter.

Support workers assess risk and work with clients to develop safety plans, navigate the legal system, provide mental and emotional support, review options for financial support, and find safe, affordable housing. Shelter and outreach services can both be accessed by contacting WCSWR’s 24/7 support lines or via online chat.

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Slides above provided by guest speaker Jennifer Hutton