May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. In an attempt to raise awareness and prevent sexual violence from continuing to impact people within the community Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis has planned various activities to engage the community in important conversations and actions for change.
Throughout the month of May there will be various activities focused around sexual violence prevention in the community.
May 6
In collaboration with communities across the country we are encouraging community members, local organizations and businesses to support No One Asks For It. In its sixth year, No One Asks For It invites Canadians to wear purple in support of survivors, and in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
One of the biggest hurdles women face after a sexual assault is the notion that somehow they “asked for it” by what they were wearing, where they were, what they were doing or drinking. This is victim-blaming.
People can RSVP to wear purple on Facebook here: http://on.fb.me/1Qq8bAW- #NoOneAsksForIt
May 18
There will be an educational workshop at 38 Elizabeth Street that is open to all self-identified women on consent. The workshop will explore what consent is, build awareness of the barriers to giving consent and discuss how to safely give and receive consent. For more information or to register call 519-836-1110.
May 25
There will be an educational workshop open to all self-identified women on the impacts of sexual violence at 38 Elizabeth Street. A brief overview of the impacts of trauma on the brain and various possible responses will be explored.
For more information or to register call 519-836-1110.
