At Radiance, we understand that experiences of control, violence, and abuse within the family can leave deep impacts, not just on individuals, but on relationships as a whole. Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in connection, in safety, and with the right supports in place.
‘Second-stage Shelter’ – it’s a term that we use all the time to describe Radiance Centre, but what does it mean and what do we do? Let’s dive in.
Meet May. May moved into the Radiance Centre, fleeing a controlling, physically, emotionally and verbally abusive relationship with her three children.
Radiance exists to provide support to those impacted by domestic violence, and we specialize in helping children work through their trauma and recover from the effects of experiencing or witnessing violence. Our team of professionals provide support both to children living in our shelter, as well as children enrolled in our trauma-informed children’s centre. They deploy a wide variety of practices catered to supporting children including Play Therapy and Theraplay.
Second-stage shelters are supported housing and play an important role in the rebuilding of lives and establishing normalcy for those who have left situations of domestic violence. Housing individuals and families for up to 12 months, Radiance Centre is a place for healing and a place to launch their next chapter.
Second-stage shelters are supported housing and play an important role in the rebuilding of lives and establishing normalcy for those who have left situations of domestic violence. Housing individuals and families for up to 12 months, Radiance Centre is a place for healing and a place to launch their next chapter.