by admin | Mar 4, 2025 | Understanding / Responding / Supporting
The Reality of Sexual Violence What is it? Sexual violence is this umbrella term that encompasses all sexual behaviours or actions that are unwanted, coerced, or committed without voluntary consent. According to the World Health Organization, sexual violence is...
by admin | Feb 7, 2025 | Understanding / Responding / Supporting
Download/View the PDF Here: Blame and Shame Pamphlet Understanding and Addressing Blame and Shame for Survivors of Sexual Violence Sexual violence is a violation of our most fundamental right to body autonomy and can leave survivors grappling with a range of complex...
by admin | Feb 2, 2025 | Understanding / Responding / Supporting
Rejection is a universal experience. Whether it’s a job application that doesn’t get the response we hoped for, a personal relationship that doesn’t work out, or an opportunity that passes us by, it can be disheartening and challenging to face. But rejection...
by admin | Sep 17, 2024 | Understanding / Responding / Supporting
Whether you’re a child’s parent, relative, friend, teacher or someone else they trust, the following points are important when a child is disclosing sexual abuse or assault. CSA Responding to Disclosures CSA Responding to Disclosures...
by admin | Jun 16, 2024 | Understanding / Responding / Supporting
Mandatory Reporting What is it? We all share a responsibility to protect children from harm. In Alberta, the Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act states that anyone with “reasonable or probable grounds” to believe that a child is in need of intervention must...
by admin | Oct 16, 2023 | Understanding / Responding / Supporting
Child Sexual Abuse Warning: as stated in the title, this article discusses child sex abuse, which may cause intense emotions or stress; it is suggested that if you feel triggered by this discussion you try grounding techniques and/or find a safe person to talk to....
