Our Beliefs & Goals

Our Beliefs

Everyone has the right to live violence free.
Violence against women and children exists because of inequalities in society.
Community involvement is essential to address the issue of violence against women and children.
A network of service providers in addition to the legal, social, and political structures is necessary to address violence against women and children.
Public Education is key to addressing issues of violence.
We can make a difference.

Our Goals

To unite Manitoba shelters and provide a central body to facilitate communication.
To provide a unified voice for women and children who have experienced violence.
To foster networking and information sharing among shelters and between other agencies that work to eliminate all forms of violence.
To assist in acquiring resources for member shelters.
To encourage the assistance of other service agencies, voluntary organizations, private industry, and government in addressing issues of violence against women and children.
To promote public education around violence against women and children.
To promote best practices among member shelters.
To develop and promote provincial standards for all shelters.
To foster professional development within Manitoba shelters.

Please visit the links provided to find out more about how MAWS and this website can help you. Remember, if you're in crisis and a victim of abuse, you aren't alone. And if you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, there is help. There is hope. And someone will listen.