Carrie Low

SA Survivor & Advocate | Founder, CLTC & @SurvivorsforCh1 | Committed to driving accountability & systemic change for survivors of sexualized violence

[Carrie Low @LowCarrie]

🧵Over 4 years ago, I filed a police complaint against the Halifax Regional Police due to their insufficient investigation, discriminatory actions, and apathy after reporting that I was the victim of a drugging, kidnapping, and gang rape by multiple strange men.

[Survivors for Change & Empowerment @SurvivorsforCh1]

CARRIE LOW VS. CST. BOJAN NOVAKOVIC & HALIFAX REGIONAL POLICE - THIS JULY!!!
After many years of legal delays, Carrie Low's long-awaited Police Review Board Hearing is finally moving forward 👏

[Survivors for Change & Empowerment @SurvivorsforCh1]

Join our Mi'kma'ki community of survivors, advocates and allies to stand with those experiencing gender based violence, and to remember those lost to intimate partner homicides. Meet us outside HRP headquarters, and march to Nova Scotia Legislature on February 19. /

[Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen]

what is there left to say?

[Carrie Low @LowCarrie]

@dark_kermit_1 @HfxRegPolice @AndyFillmoreHFX @MLABarbAdams @beckykentHRM I complete share your frustration. I don't expect much from the police at this point, but I also refuse to be complacent. Continuing to to accept that 'we are on our own' won't lead to change. By coming together as a community, we can demand transparency & accountability from HRP

[Carrie Low @LowCarrie]

Yesterday, I sent an open letter to Chief Don MacLean of Halifax Regional Police (HRP) calling for the immediate adoption of the Violence Against Women Advocate Case Review (VACR) model. /

[Survivors for Change & Empowerment @SurvivorsforCh1]

By August 2024, a shocking 91% of sexual offences reported to Halifax Regional Police and RCMP Halifax Regional Departments (HRD) Sexual Assault Investigation Team (SAIT) resulted in no charges. Out of 2,006 cases reported since 2020, only 324 charges have been laid. /

[Carrie Low @LowCarrie]

Join me in urging HRP to reconsider this decision. It's time to make accountability a reality. Survivors deserve nothing less.

#SurvivorsForChange #EndViolenceAgainstWomen
#JusticeForSurvivors #VACR
#TransparencyAndAccountability

[Carrie Low @LowCarrie]

HRP's refusal to implement VACR is not just disappointing-it's a betrayal of survivors and their right to justice. Halifax needs more than excuses; we need real action. Survivors deserve a justice system that listens, acts, and prioritizes their dignity, safety, and well-being. /

[Survivors for Change & Empowerment @SurvivorsforCh1]

A Today, on the National Day
of Remembrance and Action Against Violence Against Women, Survivors for Change & Empowerment stand united with other advocates committed to the prevention and response to gender-based violence. /

[Carrie Low @LowCarrie]

@jeccagae I couldn’t haven’t gotten through this without you! You have been such a solid & consistent friend over the last couple years. I am so grateful for our friendship! Even though you are completely on the other side of the country, you have always made time for me! I love you! 🫂

[Carrie Low @LowCarrie]

@BWyndolyn Thank you so much for your continued support! It’s means so much to me. I admire the work you are doing as well and thank you for all you’re doing!

[Carrie Low @LowCarrie]

Today, I learned the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the Crown's application for leave to appeal in my criminal case—without providing any reasons. "They receive hundreds of applications from across Canada every year, so they aren't required to explain each decision." /

[Carrie Low @LowCarrie]

@shesrideordie Thank you, Angie! I appreciate your support, especially from someone who knows. I would love to connect with you sometime soon! I hope you are doing well. In solidarity ✊🏻

[Carrie Low @LowCarrie]

@wildandorganic Thank you Jen! Honestly, I expected this outcome , but when it actually becomes reality, it’s so much harder to comprehend and process than I had anticipated. I’m truly devastated. Advocating for all of us survivors has been the only healing I’ve found.

[Carrie Low @LowCarrie]

@ElJonesPoet Thank you for your continued support!, it truly means a lot to me. Although the criminal process may be over, my work is far from finished. I can focus all my energy on the Judicial Review of the NS Police Review Board decision! My life’s mission is to hold police accountable!

[Advocate Case Review @SA_CaseReview]

I’m starting a new hashtag for cases of officers who cannot & should not be trusted with power.

#UnfitForPower

Usually they’re kept on the job which sends a very clear msg to women that the institution of policing doesn’t think violating us is a deal-breaker.

[Canadian Femicide Observatory 🇨🇦 @CAN_Femicide]

@LowCarrie Next step - #CallItFemicide

[Advocate Case Review @SA_CaseReview]

I'm deeply grateful to ppl who seek judicial review of poor police oversight decisions. Ppl experiencing grief/trauma should NEVER have to do this, but it helps others so much.

Thank you to the Dorzyk-D'Arthenay families & to @cancivlib.

https://t.co/8xKSQFglys

[Carrie Low @LowCarrie]

Today is a step forward, but we must continue fighting for real change to protect survivors. #NSPoli #EndDV #GenderBasedViolence #BelieveSuvivors

[Carrie Low @LowCarrie]

Nova Scotia has officially declared domestic violence an epidemic. This historic move follows the voices of brave advocates pushing Premier Tim Houston to act. Huge thanks to the tireless efforts of Unifor reps & all advocates. /

[Halifax Examiner @HfxExaminer]

Nova Scotia government passes bill confirming epidemic of domestic violence
https://t.co/w5lDKlCwUS
By @dartjenhen