NU pledging to help end domestic violence

Nipissing University recently welcomed the organizers of the One Pledge movement to campus for a special presentation on working together to end domestic violence.One Pledge is about all of North Bay supporting the idea that a violence free community is something worth pledging to achieve. It is built upon the age old notion that we are stronger together, that individual efforts are the driving force behind moving the goals of the many forward.

The University community heard from North Bay City Mayor, Al McDonald; North Bay Police Chief, Paul Cook; and Nipissing Transition House Executive Director, Janine Lafreniere about One Pledge.
By signing the pledge, one is joining a group of like minded North Bay citizens who will:Create safe healthy relationships at home, at work and in the community.Treat others with dignity and respect.
Teach children the value of a healthy relationship.
Never condone or commit acts of domestic violence.
Never blame victims of domestic violence.
Report domestic violence to the police.
Everyone who signs the pledge becomes a member of an ever growing movement of citizens who have made a commitment to do what they can to end domestic violence in our community.
Ready to pledge?  You can do it online, right here.
The North Bay Police Service averages three or four domestic related calls everyday. The Nipissing Transition House assists hundreds of people every year in their individual attempts to flee violent environments. The City of North Bay continues to focus on building a healthy, safe and respectful community.
Domestic violence is a crime and the effects of domestic violence ripple through the community.?