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Spaces still available: First Responder to Sexual Assault Training™ scheduled for November First Responder to Sexual Assault Training™ program is designed for professionals and paraprofessionals who may receive a disclosure of sexual abuse/assault as a part of their work with children, youth, and adults, or vulnerable populations including new Canadians and people with disabilities. Facilitated…
Written By Stephanie Locke, SSAIC Counsellor, MSW/RSW Now that we know the basics of consent, it’s time to dig deeper so that we can all approach the consent conversation enthusiastically. “Affirmative consent” is an enthusiastic, voluntary, and mutual agreement among all parties to engage in sexual activity. Consent can be communicated by words…
Written By Stephanie Locke, SSAIC Counsellor, MSW/RSW Everyone is talking about it, but what exactly is consent? Con•sent /kƏn’sent/ (noun) permission for something to happen or agreement to do something (verb) give permission for something to happen or to agree to do something¹ Consent is agreement or approval for something proposed by another…
This is an illuminating article, written from a survivor point of view, that discusses life *after* sexual violence; about finding a healthy relationship, and having her partner’s support while she moves forward in her journey towards healing. Thank you for sharing this perspective that is often left out of media conversations — because…
Our Manager of Communications & Development, Megan Evans, recently created a webinar for legal professionals who work with victims of sexual violence. If you are a legal professional, this qualifies as a 1-hour ethics professional development credit. Check out the recording if you are interested in how trauma affects memory, and how to best work…
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