UBC Okanagan students hold march for sexual assault survivors
“I survived sexual assault,” said Tashia Kootenayoo. “But I nearly didn’t because people around me were afraid to have the conversations.” Continue reading
Sexual violence
Regina Sexual Assault Centre expanding services into Moose Jaw: ‘The need is really great’
Around 15 to 17 per cent of the people who access Regina’s Sexual Assault Centre are from Moose Jaw. Continue reading
Ontario providing nearly $2M for Peterborough Police Service’s new special victims unit
The new unit will focus on investigating crimes related to human trafficking, child exploitation, elder abuse, domestic violence and sexual violence and harassment. Continue reading
‘The Rapist is You’: anthem condemning sexual violence spreads across Latin America
Created by the Chilean feminist collective “Lastesis,” the song was first performed late last month in that South American country’s capital of Santiago amid widespread anti-government protests that elicited a harsh crackdown by security forces. Continue reading
‘Can’t express how crucial it is’: SASS addresses sexual violence with action plan
Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan have outlined an action plan to address sexual violence in the province. Continue reading
Nova Scotia universities get $400,000 grant for sexual violence initiatives
The money is part of a five-year agreement with universities that provides $470,000 per year for sexual violence prevention. Continue reading
Police, Crime Stoppers raise awareness about human trafficking in Halton region
Police say human trafficking is prevalent but well-hidden in the Halton region and have teamed up with Crime Stoppers to bring the issue out from the shadows. Continue reading
‘No means no’ consent training overlooks nuances of sex: experts
Consent should be “freely given, reversible, informed, enthusiastic and specific,” said one expert. Continue reading
University of Manitoba to take measures against sexual harassment, violence
By Kevin Hirschfield Anchor/Reporter
Some of those measures include the establishment of a Sexual Violence Research Centre and the banning of intimate relationships between teaching staff and students. Continue reading
B.C. wants to know if domestic, sexual violence survivors should get paid leave
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
B.C. and Alberta are the only two provinces that don’t offer paid leave to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Continue reading