Shelter of Hope to Hold Camp

The Rainy River District Women's Shelter of Hope is giving children who have witnessed woman abuse in their home a chance to go to camp.

Child Witness program coordinator Susan Hanson says the five-day retreat will be held at a Kenora camp at the end of this month and is open to both children and their mothers.

"They're going to learn that the abuse in their home isn't their fault," says Hanson. "They're going to learn how to safety plan. There is lots of self-esteem building throughout the week. We're also going to have time to have lots of family time with mom."

The free camp is open to those in the Kenora and Rainy River districts.

Registration can be made by the calling the Shelter of Hope's office in Atikokan.