In 1996, twenty-three (23) community members of STOPS to Violence made a presentation on partnership and relationship violence to the members of the Provincial Cabinet.

In 1997, STOPS engaged service providers, government stakeholders, and individuals in focus groups that eventually provided the information for the “Getting Out” booklet.

1998 – STOPS to Violence produced the video “How Then Shall We Live”. It represented the stories of various victims of relationship violence, provided practical information for leaving abusive situations, and an explanation on the Victims of Domestic Violence Act.

1999-2000 A series of four posters “What Some People Do To Others Is A Crime” were produced. Twelve thousand (12,000) posters were originally produced in partnership with the Women’s Secretariat (provincial). To date, approximately seven thousand posters have been distributed around the province. This resource is still being distributed throughout the province. This resource is still available (see resources page).

2000 – The first run of “Getting Out: A Process Learned from the Wisdom and Courage of Survivors” was produced. The resource is still being provided through STOPS to Violence today. STOPS to Violence has distributed 22,000 booklets throughout the province of Saskatchewan. The template for this booklet and the booklet itself, has also been shared with domestic violence services and government departments in five provinces and one territory.

2001-2004 – STOPS hosted the “Valuing Our Future” conference in May of 2003. The conference provided opportunities to examine the barriers and successes of youth and adults working together to further the reduction and elimination of relationship violence. In January of 2004, one hundred and nineteen (119) young women participated in focus groups in their communities. The report, “Valuing Our Future: A STOPS to Violence Project”, has been distributed to 310 individuals, agencies and members of government. (see resources page)

The informed partnership base of STOPS to Violence began at one hundred and ninety-two (192) individuals, agencies or government partners and currently numbers two hundred and forty (240).

Since the year 2000, STOPS to Violence has participated at forty two (42) community roundtable meetings. Participation included updating on provincial activities, sharing of STOPS resources and reports. The Coordinator also facilitated twelve (12) planning meetings for agencies and roundtable groups. Twenty-two (22) presentations have been delivered on the STOPS process.

STOPS to Violence is currently involved with three steering committees: two that are provincial, and one that is tri-provincial.