May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month

May 16, 2022 | Events, News

May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month, formerly named Sexual Assault Awareness/Prevention Month.
 
Sexual assault centres have spent time and energy into bringing awareness to sexual violence for decades. This month, Family Transition Place and other members of the Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) will highlight the work of using this awareness to further practice violence prevention, using a #SurvivorsFirst approach.
 
If you need support, we’re here for you. Call 1-800-265-9178 or visit our sexual assault counselling page for more details on our services.
 
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

SVPM Acknowledgements and Ceremonies

Click to read the Town of Caledon SVPM Proclamation

Click to view the County of Dufferin SVPM Proclamation

Town of Orangeville Flag-raising and Proclamation Ceremony
Orangeville Town Hall
87 Broadway
Monday, May 16, 2022, 1 p.m.
Please read the official press release.
The flag will fly from May 16–28, 2022.
Click to view the Town of Orangeville SVPM Proclamation

Resources

Sexual Violence Prevention Month 2022 – OCRCC Media Kit – Social media graphics for SVPM

Please click the image to the right to scroll through Myths and Facts related to sexual violence.

Sources:
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/conflict-misconduct/sexual-misconduct/training-educational-materials/myths-facts.html
https://www.ontario.ca/page/dispelling-myths-about-sexual-assault

Myth most sexual assaults are done by strangers fact in most cases of sexual assault the offender is known to the survivor
myth young physically attractive women are assaulted because of how they look fact women of all ages and appearance and of all classes cultures abilities genders sexualities races and religions are raped sexual assault is a crime of power and control
myth men don't get sexually assaulted fact a man's physical strength does not necessarily protect him from being raped sexually violence prevention month graphic
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