Get the Facts: Consent

Published On: May 30, 2018

Get the facts about consent. Read more about Consent in our Consent Fact Sheet (English).

Sexual assault myths abound in former World Junior Hockey players sexual assault case: Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) responds
Sexual assault has the lowest rate of reporting to police amongst all violent crimes. Despite years of sexual violence advocacy, awareness-raising and the work of community services to support survivors, [...]
Published On: May 24, 2025
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On December 6: OCRCC stands in solidarity with those affected by gender-based violence
On December 6, Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) stands in solidarity with those affected by gender-based violence: Despite high femicide rates and court stays in gender-based violence cases, [...]
Published On: December 5, 2024
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Many sexual assault cases did not proceed due to judge shortages, court and Crown delays: OCRCC responds
Multiple sexual assault cases did not proceed through the legal system in Ontario recently, due to foreseeable judge shortages[1], court delays[2], and Crown delays[3]. As a result, those who were [...]
Published On: May 7, 2024
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Sexual assault myths abound in former World Junior Hockey players sexual assault case: Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) responds