Dear Victim/Survivor of this violent crime
Guest post by Leah Parsons I have been following this case and was very interested in what the outcome would be considering sexualized violence/rape is most always a He Said/She said case even when the...
View ArticleUnderstanding consent
Jackie Stevens of the Avalon Sexual Assault Centre says, people still don’t understand the legal issues around consent. This morning she spoke on CBC Radio.
View ArticleStaind frontman Aaron Lewis confronts molesters
Note: The video contains strong language. What can men can do? Although the language and threat of violence may be over the top, Aaron Lewis didn’t stand by and do nothing when he saw a girl being...
View ArticleNova Scotia’s First Sexual Violence Strategy
If you live in Nova Scotia please take the time to fill out this form and share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback. Your feedback is anonymous. Sexual Assault Statistics in Canada A Numerical...
View ArticleHow to Not Get Raped
While researching an article about victim blaming I found this priceless gem. It seems perfect given I found three separate cases like Rehtaeh’s with three statements about how the victim only called...
View Article#jadapose: the predictability of victim blaming
Edit: This article was updated 28 July 2014 in response to a comment left regarding the Lyle Howe supporters. The added information is at the bottom. The predicability is sickening. The same disgusting...
View ArticleBlogger Fixes Victim-Blaming PSA
This post comes via Feministing. A British blogger has helped adjust some old PSAs from a National Health Service campaign to encourage safer drinking. The original poster, which shows a woman lying on...
View ArticleMy Dirty Little Secret
The title comes is from the video Scott Spideralamode recently shared with the world. It’s powerful, strong, heartbreaking, and inspring. I hope his abuser carries the weight he deserves to carry and...
View ArticleWhen Someone Tells You, “I Was Raped…”
From Men Can Stop Rape. Mission: Men Can Stop Rape’s mission is to mobilize men to use their strength for creating cultures free from violence, especially men’s violence against women.
View ArticleDue Process and Jian Ghomeshi
Due process is a concept I wish I could believe in. By definition due process is “the legal requirement that the state must respect all of the legal rights that are owed to a person.” For Jian...
View Article#BeenRapedNeverReported
The Huffington Post Canada’s front page was dedicated to the hashtag #BeenRapedNeverReported. The hashtag was created by former Toronto Star writer Antonia Zerbisias and Montreal Gazette reporter Sue...
View ArticleWhy Donate to Avalon Sexual Assault Centre
If you live in the local Halifax area please consider a donation to the Avalon Sexual Assault Centre. If you live in another area your local Centre can use your help and donations. Please consider a...
View ArticleRae’z the Roof
The big day is here! Its not too late to come to the event! At the door our hostess will happily grant you entry for $50.00. You will get some appetizers, a signature Rae’ven drink, a chance at the...
View ArticleDear Victim/Survivor of this violent crime
Guest post by Leah Parsons I have been following this case and was very interested in what the outcome would be considering sexualized violence/rape is most always a He Said/She said case even when the...
View ArticleUnderstanding consent
Jackie Stevens of the Avalon Sexual Assault Centre says, people still don’t understand the legal issues around consent. This morning she spoke on CBC Radio.
View ArticleWho Will You Help? Sexual Violence Ad Campaign
Published on Mar 14, 2015 – This is a short ad on male sexual violence against women. This ad campaign started by Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to inform and educate people on what is “not ok” when...
View ArticleRae’s Awareness (In Memory of Rehtaeh Parsons)
This is the 2nd Annual Sexualized Violence Awareness Walk. #EndTheSilence #SupportVictims Please Join us.
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