Sexualized Violence

• B.C. to create new policing standards for sexual assault, boost support services

  The new policing standards will apply to all police forces across B.C. and take effect in 2024, with investigations receiving greater oversight.

  Crime

  Jul 24, 2023
  
• 33-year-old man charged with sexual assault on Halifax trail

  Halifax Regional Police say the man allegedly touched a woman, who was walking on the Belchers Marsh Park trails, in a sexual manner.

  Crime

  Oct 26, 2022
  
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• Metis girls in B.C. gov’t care face sexual violence more than other injuries: report

  The report says Metis children and youth who experienced critical injuries were rarely placed with Metis families and were not being connected with their culture.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2020
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• B.C. provides $10M to help survivors of sexual assault

  The funding helps to replace cuts made in 2002 to sexual assault centres. 

  Health

  May 26, 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
• BC government launches campaign to prevent sexualized violence and misconduct on university and college campuses

  Information will be posted in local bars, on campus and in student newspapers as well as on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2018
• Nova Scotia announces another $600,000 for Sexual Violence Strategy

  Nova Scotia's Sexual Violence Strategy, focusing on prevention and victim support, was launched in June 2015.

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2016
• NS government hopes ‘Birds and the Bees’ campaign encourages conversation on sexual violence

  The goal of the Birds and the Bees campaign is to encourage open dialogue about sexual violence among youth in Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2016
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• Dalhousie Student Union paring down sexual assault helpline due to ‘inadequate’ funding

  Last year, the service was available to students and members of the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

  Education

  Aug 29, 2016
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• Dealing with sexual violence: Nova Scotia optimistic about province-wide strategy

  For community groups in the province, the Sexual Violence Strategy and the training it provides is vital.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2016