OCS Outcomes Report 2016-2017
Threshold Multicultural Outreach Threshold Multicultural Outreach provides services to women who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing abuse, threats, or violence in an intimate relationship. Outreach staff work with women who have left the Transition House, with women who have left their abusive partners, and also with those who decide to remain with their abusive partners. This includes the service areas of historical sexual abuse and sexual assault.
Outcomes • To support women in setting and achieving goals. • To increase knowledge about and confidence in accessing community and government resources. • To support increased understanding about the effects of abuse. • To support women in developing strategies to keep themselves and their children safe.
“I don’t know what I would have done, if I didn’t meet you.”
Service Highlights • 271 women were supported. • 91% of clients identify as South Asian. • 100% of women report that staff were sensitive in responding to their cultural beliefs and lifestyle needs/preferences.
91%
Hindi 63%
Punjabi 9%
Language Spoken
Age Demographics
English 28%
6%
3%
Under 19 19-54 55+
Quality Improvements • Networked with the RCMP Exploitation Unit as there have been several incidents of immigrant clients being exploited for the sex trade industry. • Routinely educate clients about apps that are used for stalking and how to disable them for their safety.
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