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continued from p.12 you who are suffering abuse and those of you who have suffered abuse. I want you to go away from this launch of Women's Abuse Prevention with the hope and belief that you, too, can survive and be whole again. I was where you are and I know and understand your pain and suffering," she said "To those of you who work on behalf of victims of abuse, I want you to understand and realize the impact you have on every single one of us." The Halton Violence Prevention Council Help is here in Halton -- which includes representatives from Halton Regional Police, Halton Women's Place, Halton Children's Aid Society, Access Counselling, Halton Family Services and Halton Region Health Department -- works to end violence against women and children in Halton as well as to improve services for women and children experiencing abuse. Anyone involved in an abusive relationship can get help by calling the 24-hour crisis line of Halton Women's Place (south 905-3327892, north 905-878-8555) or the Assaulted Women's Helpline at 1-866-863-0511. 15 | Wednesday, November 6, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com A NT TI IO O AT TT TE EN NN Women with Interstitial Cystitis/ Bladder Pain Syndrome We are enrolling women to participate in a clinical research study of an investigational medication You may be eligible if: · You are a female between the ages of 18 and 75 · You have been diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome ** If eligible to participate, you will be seen by a study doctor and will receive study-related testing and study medication at no cost. 1-866-666-3329 For more information, please call: a t i n i F A C C TO gner desi nce ra a e l c t e l t ou Now until Nov. 30th! 50-80% off WOW! 104 Reynolds St, Oakville