Our Mission

The Shield is a non-denominational, charitable organization offering professional support, intervention and prevention services that are culturally and linguistically adapted to meet the needs of women, their children and ethno-cultural communities.

Our Vision

To play a leadership role in helping women and their children, as well as communities, break the cycle of psychological, emotional, verbal, economic and physical violence.

Our Values

• A warm, welcoming environment 
• Empower women by providing respect and support in their time of need
• Promote an interdisciplinary and multisectoral approach
• Ensure the security and confidentiality of all clients
• Provide equal access to services and issues of social justice
• Act with integrity and professionalism in our interventions
• Apply a culturally sensitive approach that stresses violence is unacceptable and non-negotiable irrespective of ethnic, educational, religious, and socioeconomic background