Violence Prevention South and Central

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Gender-based violence is widespread throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. Rates are increasing, affecting individuals, families and communities. In response to the ongoing and devastating impacts, today the Honourable Tony Wakeham, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Lela Evans,...

05/15/2026

Earlier this week, we were at Exploits Valley Intermediate School with all Grade 9 students for Consent & Cupcakes 🧁

This interactive workshop uses cupcakes to start conversations about consent, boundaries, respect, and healthy relationships. While some groups were quieter than others, many students shared thoughtful ideas, asked questions and took part in the activities.

Here are a few photos of students showing off their “dream cupcakes”... a fun activity that helped get the conversation started!

A special thank you to Mr. V. Clarke for always inviting us in and helping create opportunities to connect with youth in the school.

05/08/2026

There’s more than one way to be a mom and gender equality means recognizing and respecting every experience. 💐

This weekend, we celebrate mothers in all their diversity: birth mothers, adoptive moms, stepmothers, grandmothers, chosen family, caregivers, and all those who offer love, guidance, and care in a mothering role.

Every journey is different, shaped by culture, family, circumstance, and choice.

💐 Happy Mother’s Day to all those celebrating

04/24/2026

During National Volunteer Week, we extend our sincere gratitude to our dedicated Board of Directors. Your leadership, guidance, and commitment are invaluable to the work we do at VPSC.

Thank you for sharing your time, expertise, and passion in support of our mission. Your contributions help create safer, stronger communities.

We are grateful for each of you:
Jillian Maloney
Tiffany Drover
Sarah Kelly
David Oxford
Jackie Thompson
Alex Young
Laura Vardy
Kerri Randell

04/21/2026

Are you starting a new relationship or questioning some of the behaviours that you are seeing in your current relationship?

No matter how long you’ve been together, you should look for indicators of an unhealthy or abusive relationship. The most common red flags include:

• Isolation. Your current partner tries to isolate you from your support system, including family and friends, controlling what you do, where you go and who you see or talk to.

• Intimidation. They try to instill fear by raising their voice, standing over you while they yell or smashes things around you.

• Threats. They threaten to harm you or your loved ones (like your friends, family or pets), or threaten to harm themselves if you leave them.

• Jealousy. Your partner shows possessive or jealous behaviours. Jealousy does not represent love, it indicates a lack of trust or insecurity.

• Belittling. Your partner tries to convince you that you are nothing without them and that no one else would want you.

• Blame and shame. They may minimize the abuse, deny that it took place or shift the blame onto you, saying you caused it.

• Control. Your partner exerts control over aspects of your life. For example, they may control your finances, your access to a vehicle, the internet or your cell phone, or even the type of clothing you wear.

• Tracking. They may demand access to your cell phone, social media, and may follow you or show up unexpectedly at places where you are.

These red flags should not be ignored.

Each of these represent a form of control within the relationship. Relationships that are based on control often escalate to physical violence.

If you (or someone you care about) are in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, you are not alone.

Help is available from police, provincial supports and community-based organizations across Newfoundland and Labrador.

You can find more information about supports in your area at gov.nl.ca/vpi/information-about-violence/where-to-get-help/.

04/13/2026

We’re sharing a media statement in response to recent events. We encourage you to read, reflect, and share. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out- some resources are included in the statement.
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03/25/2026

03/20/2026

Kindness Boxes are available at the Exploits Valley Community Coalition sites (Grand Falls Windsor, Botwood & Bishop’s Falls) during their regular programs! 💜💗

02/25/2026

💗✨ We’re turning this snowy season PINK and sprinkling kindness everywhere! ✨💗

It’s Pink Shirt Day, and Violence Prevention South & Central is keeping the kindness going strong.

Join us for a special read-aloud of Pink is for Boys, featuring our very own Auntie Violet 🐻💜 cozied up and listening along.

**We've fixed this post! You can now share your Pink Shirt Day pictures in the comment sections!**

A big thank you to our community partner Exploits Valley Community Coalition, with Tina, Family Resource Coordinator, sharing today’s story. 💕

🎥 Watch the story
📸 Then show us your PINK!

We’re inviting individuals, families, classrooms, groups, and businesses to:

👉 Wear your pink
👉 Snap a photo
👉 Drop it in the comments

Let’s Sprinkle Kindness all across our community! ✨

🎁 Random prizes up for grabs!
We’ll be drawing for surprises for:

Individuals
Families
Classrooms
Groups
Businesses
Prizes include swag, gift cards, and pizza parties!

Because kindness always stands out. 💗