A young woman has reported she was sexually assaulted by seven men in 2024. It reveals sexual violence is more than just the actions of ‘bad’ individuals.
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Students guessed how their school would handle sexual misconduct based on how their university had previously responded to anti-LGBTQ+ incidents and other kinds of harm.
Primary prevention is aimed at addressing the underlying drivers of violence so it never occurs. But many interventions also aim to reduce and respond to violence.
Committing resources to violence prevention and services for victims/survivors is necessary to meet current and future needs.
When violence prevention policies and programs don’t reflect how it unfolds in today’s networked and digitally-connected world, they cannot be effective.
Survivors of gender-based abuse can often feel retraumatized by the justice system. But simple acts of validation and support can make a meaningful difference and restore a sense of agency.
While many initially balk at violence prevention programs aimed at boys and men, these programs reduce the likelihood of abuse and improve the chances of bystanders intervening on behalf of victims.
Students’ calls for change led most provinces to adopt sexual violence policies, but those policies have been inconsistent across the country.
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