Sara was 25 years old when she was stabbed multiple times by one of her brothers and left for dead shortly after arriving in Canada. He believed she didn’t deserve to live because she was a disgrace to the family. In the past, he had repeatedly threatened her with death, deeming her style of dress, makeup, and the people she associated with inappropriate. These threats had already occurred in their country of origin and intensified after they arrived in Montreal. After the crime, the brother claimed to have no remorse and maintained that he had acted correctly, given his sister’s shameful actions and behavior. He was convinced that his religious beliefs justified his actions.
Sara was housed at the House of Athena and received the services she needed to rebuild her life.