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Youth Symposium has Huge Impact for Over 1,600 Students

Learn about the 19th annual edition of this very special program that just wrapped up!

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Youth Symposium has Huge Impact for Over 1,600 Students

Learn about the 19th annual edition of this very special program that just wrapped up!

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Give Local Kids a Brighter Future

Did you know 27% of Canadians report experiencing physical or sexual abuse before the age of 15?

This past year alone, we supported 1,088 child and youth victims of abuse and crime, and 827 caregivers, in Waterloo Region, Guelph, and Wellington County.

When we walk with young survivors and their families through the justice system, their trauma is reduced, healing begins, and futures become much brighter.

Video sponsored and produced by the Aubrey & Marla Dan Foundation (AMDF).
Sensitive content: Video includes themes of abuse and violence. Please watch with care.

“The support of Child Witness Centre for me was… lifesaving.” – Past client

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The vision of the Child Witness Centre is a community where children and youth are safe, valued and heard, empowering them towards strong futures.

Child Witness Centre is with Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region.

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Did you know roughly 1 in 3 women and 1 in 10 men in #Canada experience sexual violence in their lifetime? It can cause severe physical and mental health impacts, with lasting consequences. 💔And what makes things worse for #survivors? Many of them receive the message that what they were wearing, doing, and/or where they were somehow validates the harm they experienced – like they "asked for it" to happen. 😢This Sexual Violence Prevention Month, we're standing firm that #NoOneAsksForIt. Consent must be clearly given and can be taken back at any moment. Every victimized person deserves care, dignity, and support. 💜 … See MoreSee Less

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Child Witness Centre is with Chris Gray Speaks and 3 others at Wilfred Laurier University.

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And that’s a wrap! Today was the final day of our 2026 #YouthSymposium, and it didn't disappoint. 🤩It was #fantastic for our team to welcome over 750 more grade 8 students and their teachers from local schools, and many more wonderful volunteers. Through the #amazing messages and conversations shared, there's sure to be a huge and lasting ripple effect in our community. 🩵🎤Confidence inspired. Resilience strengthened. Futures empowered. 🌟 … See MoreSee Less

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chrisgrayspeaks Chris Gray @chrisgrayspeaks ·
29 Apr

What a great day… and what a crowd!

A beautiful venue at Wilfred Laurier University for Day 2 of 3 of the 19th Annual @ChildWitnessCtr Youth Symposium.

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chrisgrayspeaks Chris Gray @chrisgrayspeaks ·
24 Apr

A great first day of the 19th Annual @ChildWitnessCtr Youth Symposium in Guelph, ON.

Honoured to share the stage with some amazing speakers and make an IMPACT on the youth in the Guelph area.

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