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SACHA has Take Back the Night events happening all SACHA has Take Back the Night events happening all week! Check out their event schedule here: http://ow.ly/Q8PC50G7JBl or follow @SACHAhamont and #TBTNOnStolenLand for more information. #TakeBackTheNight #TBTN #TBTN21ON
@Kawartha_SAC's MENding program is open for regist @Kawartha_SAC's MENding program is open for registration! "Register on Zoom (ow.ly/z9pw50FKjX7) for the MENding program on September 18th, 25th, October 2nd, 9th, and 16th at 2:00pm EST and join us for multiple sessions filled with videos, discussions, and reflection exercises to share and learn together! For more information about the MENding program, check out our website at http://kawarthasexualassaultcentre.com/mending/, or reach out to the MENding Program Coordinator Lucas Schaefer at Lschaefer@kawarthasac.ca"
Learn about the 'mock trial' held by the @trccmwar Learn about the 'mock trial' held by the @trccmwar and the OCRCC on March 14, 1988, highlighted in the OCRCC Strategic Plan, link in bio. [Image description: A purple rectangle with the OCRCC logo and social media handle bottom centre. In the centre of the image it says, "1988" in light coloured text.] #TBT #OCRCC #StrategicPlan #Timeline #1988 #highlights
What is consent? Learn more by clicking the About What is consent? Learn more by clicking the About Sexual Violence option in our Linktree, in bio. [Image description: Four yellow rectangle images. Each image has the OCRCC logo and social media handle in the bottom right corner. The following peach coloured text reads, "Consent means saying Yes (agreeing) to sexual contact [first image]. Here are some examples of situations where there is no consent: [second image]. You are tricked, bullied or threatened until you say Yes; You are too scared to say No; You are drunk or high [third image] . You are asleep or unconscious; The other person is a family member; The other person is a professional like a teacher, doctor, or interpreter [final image]."] #community #OCRCC #SupportSurvivors #SurvivorsFirst #GBV #TraumaInformed
Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis is hosting their Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis is hosting their 34th annual Take Back the Night event virtually on Facebook Live at 6:30pm on Thursday September 16. Join them for an evening of powerful performances from survivors, activists and allies and in being part of the solution to end gender-based violence. For more information, please visit their website at gwwomenincrisis.org or follow them on social media @gwwic. #TBTN21ON #TakeBackTheNight #TBTN
Happening Monday September 13 at 6:30pm: a virtual Happening Monday September 13 at 6:30pm: a virtual Take Back the Night Art Workshop through @savisofhalton! Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/take-back-the-night-art-workshop-tickets-168143386395 #TBTN21ON #TakeBackTheNight #TBTN #OnlineEvent
Take Back the Night events have been happening in Take Back the Night events have been happening in Ontario for the last 41 years. This September, we will be sharing information on events hosted by sexual assault centres province wide! [Image description: The background colour to the image fades from purple to green, from top to bottom. Three yellow star shapes are spaced out around the image. In the centre of the image is a white rectangle with dark grey text reading, "#TBTN21ON." The OCRCC logo and social media handle are on the bottom right of the image.] #TBTN21ON #OCRCC #SACs #SexualAssaultCentres #TakeBackTheNight #Ontario
Learn about the changes made to the Criminal Code Learn about the changes made to the Criminal Code in 1983 around sexual violence, and more, in the OCRCC Strategic Plan, link in bio. [Image description: A grey rectangle with the OCRCC logo and social media handle bottom centre. In the centre of the image it says, "1983" in light coloured text.] #TBT #OCRCC #StrategicPlan #Timeline #highlights
Learn about the first #TakeBackTheNight marches, w Learn about the first #TakeBackTheNight marches, which took place in August 1980, and more in the OCRCC Strategic Plan, link in bio. [Image description: A green rectangle with the OCRCC logo and social media handle bottom centre. In the centre of the image it says, "1980" in light coloured text.] #TBT #OCRCC #StrategicPlan #Timeline #highlights #TBTN
Something happened to me, but I don’t want to re Something happened to me, but I don’t want to report it. Can I still get help? Yes. You can still get help, even if you are not interested in formally reporting what happened. In fact, very few victims/survivors disclose to formal supports– such as the police or health care providers – at all. Canadian victimization surveys show that less than 10% of survivors who are sexually assaulted report the assault to the police; other forms of sexual violence, such as harassment, are thought to be significantly under-reported as well. If you don’t wish to report, you are definitely not alone! Support is still available to you. In fact, most people who contact a sexual assault centre get support – such as counselling or information on coping – but never formally report. Learn more at sexualassaultsupport.ca/about-sexual-violence or click the Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres option in our Linktree in bio. [Image description: Four green rectangles. Each rectangle has peach coloured text, reading the caption. The OCRCC logo and social media handle are at the bottom of each image.] #community #ocrcc #SupportSurvivors #SurvivorsFirst #gbv #TraumaInformed
The OCRCC now has a job board where you can find o The OCRCC now has a job board where you can find opportunities to work with sexual assault centres across Ontario! Link in bio. [ID: A yellow image with a purple border on the right side. Dark grey header text reads, "OCRCC Job Board." Dark grey subheader text reads, "Find job opportunities with sexual assault centres across Ontario." The OCRCC logo is in the bottom right corner.]
The Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres was e The Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres was established in July 1977. Take a look at the OCRCC Strategic Plan, link in bio, to learn more. [Image description: A yellow rectangle with the OCRCC logo and social media handle bottom centre. In the centre of the image it says, "1977" in light coloured text.] #TBT #OCRCC #StrategicPlan #Timeline #highlights
Happening this evening! Register at tinyurl.com/we Happening this evening! Register at tinyurl.com/weareconnectedtransformed #support #community #workshop
Who is the OCRCC anyway? The Ontario Coalition of Who is the OCRCC anyway? The Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres is a network of 31 English-speaking sexual assault centres across Ontario. Our membership makes us who we are, and survivors of sexual violence rely on their counselling, information, and support services. Voices for Women Sudbury Sexual Assault Centre is proactive in advocating social, political, and equal rights for women. We counsel and support women, educate for change and work to create a safer community. Services: Individual Counselling The Basics for Healing Workshops Therapeutic Groups Drop-in services/support Safety Planning Form / Documentation Completion Accompaniment to Court Public Education and Training Community Outreach and Advocacy Access to Resource Library Use of a Computer Learn more at www.voicesforwomen.ca [Image description: A set of four graphics, each square is dark yellow with white text. All have the the Voices for Women Sudbury Sexual Assault Centre logo on top, with the OCRCC logo and social media handle below. The first square reads: "The OCRCC is proud to have The Sexual Assault Survivors' Centre as one of our member centres. " The following squares contain the caption.] #communitysupports #community #supportsurvivors #survivorsfirst #ocrcc #gbv #traumainformed
Ontario's first Rape Crisis Centre was established Ontario's first Rape Crisis Centre was established in 1974. In what city, do you think? Put your answer in the comments and see if you're right by checking out the OCRCC Strategic Plan, link in bio. [Image description: A purple rectangle with the OCRCC logo and social media handle at bottom centre. In the centre of the image is light coloured text reading, "1974."] #TBT #OCRCC #StrategicPlan #Timeline #1974 #highlights
From now until August 31, every copy of 'My Daugh From now until August 31, every copy of 'My Daughter Rehtaeh Parsons' sold, in store at Indigo and online at indigo.ca, $1 will go to @centreavalon. [ID The book cover of 'My Daughter Rehtaeh Parsons' is in the centre of a grey blue rectangle. The cover of the book has a black and white photo of Rehtaeh Parsons in the centre, with the title above in black, and the authors' names in black underneath, "Glen Canning with Susan McClelland." The cover background is grey/blue with yellows and reds.] #support #community #SexualViolence #GBV #OCRCC
Three Peel police officers have gone to the Human Three Peel police officers have gone to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario regarding allegations of misconduct "against former homicide detective Daniel Johnstone." Read the story here: http://ow.ly/U0pH50FMBAX [ID: purple rectangle with white text reading, "I don't want anybody else to have to go through this." The OCRCC logo and social media handle are in the bottom right corner of the image.] #SexualViolence #GBV #WorkplaceViolence #OCRCC
Who is the OCRCC anyway? The Ontario Coalition of Who is the OCRCC anyway? The Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres is a network of 31 English-speaking sexual assault centres across Ontario. Our membership makes us who we are, and survivors of sexual violence rely on their counselling, information, and support services. The Sexual Assault Survivors' Centre is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to: Assisting victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse; Ensuring that a comprehensive range of crisis, support, counselling, information and advocacy services is available to those who have been sexually assaulted and sexually abused; Encouraging coordination and networking among organizations providing services to victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse; Working towards the prevention and elimination of coercive sexual behaviour. Services: Counselling Services Groups Public Education Learn more at www.sexualassaultsarnia.ca [Image description: A set of four graphics, each square is dark yellow with white text. All have the The Sexual Assault Survivors' Centre logo on top, with the OCRCC logo and social media handle below. The first square reads: "The OCRCC is proud to have The Sexual Assault Survivors' Centre as one of our member centres. " The following squares contain the caption] #communitysupports #community #supportsurvivors #survivorsfirst #ocrcc #gbv #traumainformed
Have a look at the OCRCC Strategic Plan for 2021-2 Have a look at the OCRCC Strategic Plan for 2021-2024. Visit https://sexualassaultsupport.ca/ocrcc-strategic-plan-2021-2024/ or click the link in our Linktree in our bio. [Image description: A white rectangle with the OCRCC logo featured prominently and dark grey text beneath it reading, "OCRCC Strategic Plan 2021-2024.'] #OCRCC #StrategicPlan
The Women's Support Network is hosting a free onli The Women's Support Network is hosting a free online poetry writing workshop with the theme Survivors Dream as part of York Region's 2021 #TakeBackTheNight on Tuesday August 10. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/poetry-writing-session-tickets-163198377741 @wsnyorkregion #TBTN #OnlineEvent #WritingWorkshop #OCRCC
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1990: Annualized funding for five years is allocated to twenty Sexual Assault Crisis Centres by the Ontario Government through the Sexual Assault Initiative. Learn more here http://ow.ly/jTdj50FAHL1

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Information on the @UWOSGBVWalkout happening this Friday. If you or someone you know is in need of #support, find your local #SexualAssaultCentre at http://sexualassaultsupport.ca/support #SexualViolence #GBV #GenderBasedViolence

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TAKE BACK THE NIGHT - tonight at 7pm in Charles Clark Square #takebackthenight2021

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Good morning everyone! 🌞

Today is the day! Take Back the Night happens TONIGHT! Join us from 7-730pm for luminaria decorating, followed by a 1 hour guest speaker event (18+, separate registration)! ✨🕯

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TONIGHT at 6:30pm join us for our #TakeBackTheNight event on Facebook live. We can't wait to share our virtual space with you and for you to hear from our powerful speakers. RSVP to our Facebook event to get notified when we go live for #TBTN ! https://fb.me/e/3CqwdAwSH

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