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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, November 9, 2012 · 16 Woman abuse is secret crime that needs telling By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF The Halton Violence Prevention Council (HVPC) called for a better year for women in Halton during the official kickoff to Women Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. The event at the Halton Regional Centre on Bronte Road began with a reflection on the deaths of Oakville mother of three Katherine Newman, 43, and Georgetown principal Debra Allen, 52. Newman's husband, Kyle, murdered her in January of 2012. Allen's life was also cut short in an alleged domestic dispute in October. "Violence against women is a crime, a crime that is one of the most preventable and predictable crimes. So why is it still happening," asked Susan Jewett, co-chair of HVPC. "This month, Woman Abuse Prevention Month, challenges each of us. We all have a role to play in prevention. What is your role?" Jewett said residents can help prevent violence against women in a number of ways, from educating their children about what a healthy "This under-reporting of domestic violence is of grave concern to me as a police officer and as a police leader because it can literally mean the difference between life and death." Halton Regional Police Chief Stephen Tanner relationship is to helping a woman who is being abused seek help. Halton Police Chief Stephen Tanner said the police and community need to continue to work together to shed light on this type of violent crime. "Abuse does not discriminate. There is no typical victim. "It crosses every social boundary, social class, race, ethnicity, age, ability and sexual orientation," said Tanner. "It takes many forms including physical abuse, sexual abuse and emotional abuse." Tanner said, according to the Ontario Women's Directorate, six per cent of women living in a common law or marital relationship See Women page 18 The Regional Municipality of Halton Access Halton at: www.halton.ca Dial 311 Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Battery Recycling Depots Drop off household batteries (single-use and rechargeable) and cell phones for recycling at Halton Region Battery Recycling Depots. All lithium, button cell, corroded or leaking batteries and cell phones must be protected by covering the battery terminals with tape or individually bagging the battery or cell phone. Get Involved, Share Your Ideas Halton Regional Council is currently inviting applications from members of the community to ll vacancies on the following dvisory Committees: cological and nvironmental dvisory Committee lder Services dvisory Committee Halton gricultural dvisory Committee Halton Housing dvisory Committee Halton Region ccessibility dvisory Committee Burlington ldershot Community Pool ppleby Ice Centre 1201 Appleby Line Brant Hills Community Centre Burlington City Hall 426 Brant Street Conservation Halton dministration Halton Multicultural Council 860 Harrington Court Unit 160 & 161 Tansley Woods Community Centre 1996 Itabashi Way Halton Hills Civic Centre 1 Halton Hills Drive Georgetown Halton Hills Cultural Centre ibrary 9 Church Street Georgetown Mold-Masters SportsPlex 221 Guelph Street Georgetown Milton Public ibrary Beaty Branch These volunteer citizen appointments give Halton residents from a variety of backgrounds the opportunity to contribute their skills and perspective to enhance the quality of life in our community. This appointment term expires on November 30, 2014. diverse nature of its community and invites all residents of Halton to consider these opportunities. An Interview Committee of Regional Council will recommend Details of these opportunities and application forms are available on our website www.halton.ca/advisorycommittees, by email to regionalclerk@halton.ca, or during business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Completed applications must be Friday, November 16, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. Completed forms may be submitted online, by mail or by fax to Karyn Bennett Regional Clerk Oakville Glen bbey Community Centre Halton Multicultural Council 1092 Speers Road Halton Multicultural Council D-11 380 Dundas Street East Halton Regional Centre Iroquois Ridge Community Centre oshuas Creek rena 1663 North Service Road East Oakville Public ibrary Central Branch 120 Navy Street Oakville Town Hall Sixteen Mile Sports Complex 3070 Neyagawa Boulevard Milton Halton Multicultural Council 310 Main Street East Halton Waste Management Site (Household Hazardous Waste Depot) Milton Town Hall Milton Centre for the rts 1010 Main Street East Milton Seniors ctivity Centre Milton eisure Centre 1100 Main Street East Remembrance Day This Sunday, November 11, is Remembrance Day and I would like to remembrance. This is a day to recognize and honour the brave men and women who have fought for our Country. It is also an opportunity to recognize our current soldiers as they carry on a tradition of bravery and honour that has characterized the Canadian Armed Forces for over a century. Even though some of us will never fully comprehend the hardships our soldiers face, we can, on Remembrance Day, observe a moment of silent and sombre remembrance. 08/091112 Halton Hills cton rena Community Centre Acton Gellert Community Centre 10241 Eighth Line Georgetown Gary Carr Regional Chair Stay Connected! @HaltonRecycles HaltonRecycles HaltonRecycles.ca HaltonRecycles Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Nov 14 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Nov 27 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Cte Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca Nov 28 9:30 a.m. Planning & Public Works Cte Nov 29 9:30 a.m. Administration & Finance Cte