Sexual Assault Canada

• ‘Serious gaps’: Forensic nurse shortage impacting sexual assault victims, advocates say

  There are growing concerns that sexual assault victims in Canada are being impacted by acute staffing shortages in nursing, forensics and the justice system.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2023
  
• What does defunding police mean for sexual assault victims?

  Experts and advocates explain why police should not be the first response for people who experience sexual violence.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2020
  
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• Majority of Canadian women know other women who have been sexually harassed: report

  A report from February by Plan Canada also found that more than six in 10 women reported experiencing gender discrimination.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 26, 2019
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• What the Brett Kavanaugh allegations reveal about alcohol and sexual assault

  The allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh shine a spotlight on how society handles sexual assault when alcohol is involved.

  Features

  Sep 27, 2018
• Fewer sexual assault victims are going to police – here’s what everyone needs to do

  The number of self-described sexual assault victims who went to police dropped 15 per cent over the past decade. So why aren’t victims coming forward?

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2017