Journey to Housing Stability for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

Description

Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO) launched their report, The Journey to Housing Stability for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence, which explores survivors’ journeys navigating the housing legal system in Ontario, identifies key barriers they face along their journey, and calls for urgently needed specialized services and policy changes to increase their access to justice and housing stability. This webinar includes a presentation of the research process, key findings, policy recommendations, and the design and implementation of a new specialized housing legal service.

Links:

https://www.acto.ca/the-journey-to-housing-stability-for-survivors-of-gender-based-violence/
https://www.acto.ca/production/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ACTO-Your-Way-Forward-Executive-1.pdf
https://www.yourwayforward-on.ca/

Speaker Bios:

Sumaya Bauer is a dedicated lawyer experienced in working alongside marginalized communities. She believes in the transformative power of knowledge and works tirelessly to help individuals understand their rights, ensuring they have the tools to advocate for themselves and secure a better future. She is based in Toronto.

Leah Morris is a registered social worker who received her Master of Social Work with a specialization in Social Justice and Diversity from the University of Toronto. At the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario, she is the Your Way Forward social work program lead. Her work involves supporting survivors of gender-based violence on their journey towards justice and healing within the frameworks of anti-oppressive and trauma-informed practice. She is based in Toronto.