Avalon Sexual Assault Centre

• N.S. mass shooting inquiry hears that killer exchanged denture work for sex

  A report submitted to the inquiry says the killer was also known to make sexually suggestive comments to marginalized patients who visited his clinic.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2022
  
• New fund to help individuals who have left gender-based violence in Halifax

  The new program was made available in Halifax last week, and YWCA Halifax said the demand was 'exponentially greater' than it had anticipated.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2022
  
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• N.S. commits $2.8 million annually to hire 13 more sexual violence trauma therapists

  The Halifax-based Avalon Sexual Assault Centre is getting $2.8 million in annual provincial funding over the next five years to help increase access to its trauma services.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2022
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• Avalon Sexual Centre reports to Halifax police alleged misappropriation of funds

  In a release, the centre said the 'significant financial issues' were brought to light in early 2021.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2021
• Valentine’s Day contest scrapped by Halifax Transit following public outcry

  The transit authority pulled the campaign Wednesday and issued an apology, saying any passengers experiencing abusive behaviour should contact police.

  Canada

  Feb 5, 2021
• Advocates disappointed after bail granted to former Halifax cab driver convicted of sexual assault

  Former Halifax cab driver Bassam Al-Rawi was released on bail Thursday, after being convicted of sexual assaulting a woman in December 2012.

  Crime

  Jan 8, 2021
• Lawsuit prompts renewed calls for review of Nova Scotia’s sexual assault reporting process

  Experts say the belief that the victim is somehow at fault can have long-lasting impacts and can cause further trauma for the victim.

  Crime

  Jan 28, 2020
• Draw the Line campaign focuses on bystander intervention for sexualized violence

  The campaign aims to equip bystanders with the tools and information needed to get involved and work to prevent sexualized violence.

  Education

  Aug 28, 2019
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• Increase in violent sexual crimes, requests for counselling strain support system in Halifax

  One support worker says they hope the issue will make governments provide more resources organizations like the Avalon Sexual Assault Centre.

  Health

  Apr 16, 2019
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• Avalon Sexual Assault Centre unable to take new requests for counselling, wait list too long

  The centre notes there are people who have been waiting for counselling for more than two years. The caseload has been so heavy the centre is no longer able to give accurate estimated wait times.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2019