95 www.rnca.ca Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association RNCA made a $2,500 donation to the Transition House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador RNC Constable Jared Sweetapple presented Mr. Dan Meades, Provincial Coordinator of Transition House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (THANL), with a $2,500 cheque from proceeds from this 24th Annual Crime Prevention Guide on Family Violence Awareness. Since 1987, THANL has provided member organizations with guidance, training, research and community awareness initiatives. THANL is a strong collective voice in equality-seeking work in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. We lobby for the financial support needed to operate and establish new transition houses, participate in anti-violence activities in the province and offer regular networking opportunities to staff and management. Our Mission: To ensure that women and their children have access to safety, security, services, and advocacy to support them in their communities and homes in moving toward a life free from abuse. Transition House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador provides: • Training, education and program development for THANL Board members, administrators and member shelter staff and volunteers throughout the province; • Facilitation of networking and shared learning opportunities through THANL Board conference calls and gatherings; • Provision of information and analysis to government departments involved in violence intervention and prevention initiatives; • Lobbying of governments on matters related to legislation and policies that affect victims of family violence; • Participating in regional, provincial, national and international consultations and collaborative work regarding violence prevention; • Public awareness-raising; and • Other ongoing support to member shelters throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. www.thanl.org
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