About Us
TEARS TO TRIUMPH
Breaking The Silence on Domestic Violence (BTSDV) is a bilingual, survivor-led nonprofit organization committed to supporting individuals and families affected by domestic violence. Founded by survivors, for survivors, BTSDV is built on the understanding that healing is complex and deeply personal.
Our mission is to provide a safe space for empowerment, healing, and growth, offering survivors the tools, resources, and community support they need to rebuild their lives. We address the unique challenges survivors face with compassion and understanding, offering bilingual services to ensure accessibility for all.
Through education, advocacy, and support, we aim to break the silence surrounding domestic violence and create a future where survivors are empowered to live free from fear. At BTSDV, you’re not just a survivor you’re part of a community that stands together in strength, healing, and hope.
Join us in creating a world where no survivor feels alone.
Our Mission & Vision
Statement
Mission Statement
We are dedicated to breaking the silence on domestic violence by building a supportive, safe, and empowering community for survivors, children, and families affected by abuse. We envision a world free from domestic violence and gender-based abuse where every person, regardless of gender or background, lives in safety, dignity, and empowerment. By championing open dialogue, education, and community solidarity, we strive for a future in which survivors can thrive, stigma is eradicated, and every individual is respected and protected.
Vision Statement
We envision a future where domestic violence is a relic of the past a world in which every survivor’s voice ignites hope, healing, and lasting change. We strive for a society that embraces inclusive, bilingual support, where communities stand united against abuse, break the silence with courage, and ensure every individual lives with safety, dignity, and empowerment.
Our Values
WE ARE THE V.O.I.C.E!
By breaking the silence, we strive to create a world free from domestic violence a world without violence against women, girls, or anyone based on gender.
We envision a future where every man, woman, boy, girl, and family can thrive feeling safe, supported, and protected.
The Story Behind Our Logo
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Our logo is more than a symbol. It reflects the courage, resilience, and unity of survivors and advocates who continue to break the silence on domestic violence.
Every element holds meaning representing strength, healing, solidarity, and hope. Together, they capture our mission to stand as one, uplift every voice, and build a future free from violence.
Our Timeline
Camille Rose Laberge was murdered by her ex husband while trying to get the protection order. This horrific event prompted a dramatic call to action, with survivors throughout the province joining together to scream, "Enough is enough!"