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| Alternate Name |
OCR ; WISE ; Womens Initiatives for Safer Environments |
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| Located In Community |
Ottawa |
| Address & Map |
The Bronson Centre 211 Bronson Ave, Rm 205 Ottawa, ON K1R 6H5 View Google Map |
| Intersection |
Bronson Ave and Nepean St |
| Bus Route Notes |
OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
| Parking |
Pay parking lot ($5 lot at rear of building) |
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| Description (Service) |
Community based organization works with the City of Ottawa, diverse communities and individuals to create safer physical and social environments in our neighborhoods, parks, workplaces, recreational pathways, and schools. * Aims to prevent and end violence against women and empower by providing effective safety strategies and support through safety workshops and resource documents. |
| Hours |
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served |
Ottawa |
| Eligibility |
Focus is on women and vulnerable groups * community organizations |
| Application |
Call, e-mail or visit website for more information. |
| Languages |
English ; French |
| Fees |
None - for services * honoraria welcome |
| Service Categories |
Adult Sexual Assault Prevention ; Occupational Health and Safety ~ Anger/Violence Issues ; Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Women's Issues ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Women ~ Safety Issues ; Women's Advocacy Groups ~ Safety Issues ; Workplace Safety Education ; Workplace Violence Prevention |
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| Office Phone |
613-230-6700 |
| E-Mail |
info@wiseottawa.ca |
| Website |
www.wiseottawa.ca |
| Social Media |
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| Primary Contact |
Valerie Collicott, Policy and Administrative Coordinator; Email: valeriecollicott@wiseottawa.ca |
| Alternate Contact |
Elsy David, Program Director; Email: elsydavid@wiseottawa.ca |
| Primary Executive |
Chloe Watt, Chair |
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| Established |
1992 |
| Funding |
City / Town ; Provincial ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 135064590 RR0001 ; Fees |
| Elections |
The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material |
WISE Brochure * Women's Safety Audit Guide * Women's Safety Audit Implementation Guide * Women's Safety Audit Facilitation Training * Workers in Rural Areas * WISE Newsletter Public Transit Safety Audit Report of OC Transpo Stations, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 * Personal Safety Resource Manuals in English, French, Arabic & Spanish. |
| Resources |
Website |
| Accreditation |
No |
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