Lives Lost, Voices Raised: Confronting the Rise in Intimate Partner Violence

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is claiming more lives in our community than ever before. Behind each statistic is a person, a family, and a preventable tragedy.

Join us on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, for an evening of learning and discussion about intimate partner violence.

This community-centred event features keynote speaker, Riley Spigarelli, Bethesda House Executive Director, followed by a panel of local leaders, advocates, and experts. Together, we’ll unpack the root causes of this deadly trend, and—more importantly—offer pathways for community members to ask questions, get support, and be part of the solution.

To support this event, Clarington is offering a free drop-in recreation program for children ages 2.5 years and up, while their parent or caregiver attends the community conversation. Space is limited. 👦🏻👧🏽

Get more details: www.clarington.net/en/news/lives-lost-voices-raised-confronting-the-rise-in-intimate-partner-violence.aspx ⬅️

You may also like the following events from Municipality of Clarington:

• Next Saturday, 29th November, 01:45 pm, CPKC Holiday Train in Clarington
• Next month, 3rd December, 07:00 pm, Beyond the stereotypes: Clarington to host US & THEM film screening and community discussion in Clarington
• Next month, 13th December, 05:00 pm, Courtice Tree-Lighting Ceremony in Buckhorn