Sexual Violence in Ontario

Ending sexual violence will need planning, resources and increased equity. Read our take on provincial politics and policy that affect sexual violence survivors, sexual assault centres, and violence prevention in Ontario.
  • OCRCC Responds to the Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council (HRPAC) on the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy

    The impacts of sexual violence are most commonly understood via trauma or mental health frameworks. But we believe that sexual violence cannot be separated from a broader social context – one [...]

  • OCRCC Responds to: Moving Forward on a Strategy to Address Gender-Based Violence

    We believe that a gender-based analysis of violence is critical to understanding how certain barriers impact different populations – women, men and diverse groups within these populations – differently. OCRCC offered [...]

  • OCRCC Participates at the Select Committee on Sexual Violence and Harassment

    In the fall of 2014, Ontarians were shocked by the news of several high profile cases of sexual violence and harassment. Stories emerged from workplaces, campuses, the military, and government. As [...]

  • Draw the Line

    'Draw The Line' is an interactive campaign that aims to engage Ontarians in a dialogue about sexual violence. Get free posters, postcards and other resources. Go to: www.draw-the-line.ca