The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) is the provincial voice for member organizations that provide crisis and transitional services for women and their children experiencing violence and abuse.
THANS purpose is To Eliminate Violence Against Women in
Nova Scotia by:
-Working collaboratively with other equality seeking organizations, and the three levels of government, to address barriers that prevent women, and their children from living free of Violence and Abuse
-Advocating for sufficient programs, services and funding for Transition Houses in Nova Scotia
-Increasing public awareness of Violence and Abuse in our society
-Conducting and/or participating in Feminist Participatory Research
-Providing training and networking opportunities for Boards and Staff of our Member Organizations