News & Events
Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton (SAVIS) responds to more than 600 crisis calls a year, supporting 220 clients in our counselling program. More than 3,300 attendees come to our community events and violence prevention presentations each year.
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Candle Light Vigil Dec. 6th
“Thirty-one years ago, a gunman killed 14 women at Montreal’s Ecole Polytechnique, in what has become known as the Montreal Massacre. The victims were murdered because of their gender. To honour the women…
November 25, 2020 -
Greetings Pam Damoff MP
“As a long-time supporter of the work that it does, I am grateful that SAVIS exists in our community. Promoting prevention through education, SAVIS supports and validates survivors of violence and advocates…
November 23, 2020 -
Greetings from Stephen Crawford MPP
It is my pleasure to express my support and gratitude to SAVIS of Halton for the wonderful work they do here in Oakville. The team of staff and volunteers have selflessly provided…
November 17, 2020 -
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Delta Oakville Supporting SAVIS
COVID 19 has been very challenging, we want to Thank DELTA Bingo for continuing to help support our survivors with their charitable donation to support counselling sessions through this pandamic.
October 26, 2020 -
Stephen Rea Partners with SAVIS
Title: Empowering Us All Artist: Stephen Rea The following piece was created after the passing of the great Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I was compelled to create the piece to…
October 7, 2020 -
SAFFRON A, Live Concert
Join us as we celebrate the release of Saffron A’s latest single “I Believe You.” Saffron A is a feminist musician from Brantford who writes music focused on themes such as sexual…
September 24, 2020 -
TAKE BACK THE NIGHT 2020
Your support is so important! Last night’s event was a true representation of resiliency and strength in community. Although we had some technical difficulties, we were still able to Take Back the…
September 1, 2020 -
Why becoming an “Ally” is important?
HOW DID WE GET HERE? By Walter Henry Male Ally Coordinator/ Public Educator SAVIS of Halton. Considering all that is occurring in the world now. It is easy to get distracted by…
August 7, 2020