Sexual violence

• Geneviève Guilbault discusses fight against sexual and domestic violence

  Premier François Legault has appointed Geneviève Guilbault to head a government task force to co-ordinate efforts to fight sexual and domestic violence.

  Crime

  Mar 29
• Class action launched by former N.S. inmate alleges sexual misconduct in prisons

  The statement of claim says the country's six women's prisons have allegedly perpetuated sexual violence against vulnerable women.

  Canada

  Mar 11
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• Students no longer part of New Brunswick campus sexual violence roundtable

  Students raised concerns about how the the roundtable was working and the minister apologized, telling students they did not need to attend further meetings.

  Health

  Feb 25
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• Halifax professor charged after investigation into 1980s sexual assault

  Dalhousie University says Hankey is a retired classics professor at the university. He has decided to step back as a result of the charge. 

  Crime

  Feb 1
• Video game helps train Edmonton bar staff to prevent sexual violence

  An Edmonton PhD student created a video game that helps players navigate real-life scenarios to educate and prevent sexual violence.

  Consumer

  Jan 30
• Students who report sexual violence can’t be asked about sexual history: Ontario government

  The province is also proposing to prohibit post-secondary institutions from punishing complainants for drinking or using drugs at the time of the alleged incident.

  Canada

  Jan 27
• ‘Making a change’: N.B. announces roundtable for sexual violence on campus

  According to a provincial government release, survivors of sexual violence on campus will be able to share stories through the roundtable beginning in January or February.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2020
• Saskatchewan priest charged with sexual assault: RCMP

  Humboldt RCMP arrested Anthony Atter after receiving a report on Nov. 5 about "multiple incidents of a sexual nature."

  Crime

  Dec 16, 2020
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• ‘Shameful history’: Alumni urge Mount Allison to protect sexual violence survivors

  Alumna Olivia Landry said the school needs to invest more resources into its sexual violence strategy.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2020
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• Sexual violence ‘not tolerated,’ University of New Brunswick says amid scheduled protest

  The university says people are encouraged to learn more about the UNB's Sexual Assault Policy, resources and supports,

  Crime

  Nov 13, 2020