Survivor Stories

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"We didn’t have a place to release that stress of being in court..."

The Balaquit Family shares their painful experiences of attending court and the refuge they found at Candace House.

The Homicide Griever’s Bill of Rights

You have been injured by great loss. As a homicide griever, you have certain rights that bear repeating and upholding. 1. You have the...

“This institution (court building) reminds me of a residential school…”

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"Many days we just didn't eat at all."

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"I credit Candace House with allowing me to forgive..."

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"It never occurred to me we wouldn’t always be together..."

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Finding Humanity at Candace House

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