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We’ve still got lots of learning to do, so here’s some next steps to upping our understanding what clear consent communication can look like:

1. ASK! Words are best.
2. REALLY LISTEN! Anything other than a ‘heck yes!’ is a &l

Because of sexual double standards and rigid morality, there’s still a lot of folks who believe that women who have sexual desires should be punished.

We see this with rape myths about clothing - ‘She was asking for it’ - and rape

Consent is everything.

Drinking is not a crime. Sexual assault is.

So much more information about alcohol and consent on the DWS blog.

First image created by @savedmonton
Second image created by Suffolk Police

#SVPM #WeBelieveSurvivors #EndVicti

Because of the mountains of misinformation about alcohol and consent, we'll be posting all day about the truths.

Way more info on the DWS blog.

#SVPM #WeBelieveSurvivors #EndVictimBlaming #SupportSurvivors #Alcohol #EndViolence #EndColonialism #End

What would your Sexual Violence Prevention Month button say?

The DWS button wall has been restocked! Drop by to pick one up for yourself or a friend.

#SVPM #WeBeliveSurvivors #EndSexualViolence

CLOTHES DON’T CAUSE SEXUAL ASSAULT!
Sorry for yelling… This rape myth is just too exhausting!

There is absolutely no evidence that clothes cause sexual assault.

In January 2011 a Toronto police officer at a York University safety panel

How many survivors of sexual violence who go to the police are falsely reporting?
How many survivors ever tell the police they were sexually assaulted?

May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month #SVPM

#SupportSurvivors #WeBelieveSurvivors #FalseRepor

Worried you’ll be bored, or leave upset, or yelled at that you’re doing it wrong in DWS’ bystander intervention workshop?

Bar workers from @diamondtoothgerties, @winterlongbeer, @westminster1898 & more share their thoughts.

Si

We've gathered the DWS squishes to celebrate Bear Witness Day.

Every Indigenous child is one of a kind and deserves access, support, and to thrive.

From First Nations Child & Family Caring Society @spiritbearandfriends:

"May 10 is Spiri

Knowing resources for survivors is like first aid: We hope we don't have to use the info we've learned, but it can be really helpful when needed.

May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month #SVPM

#SupportSurvivors #WeBelieveSurvivors

We’ve still got lots of learning to do, so here’s some next steps to upping our understanding what clear consent communication can look like:

1. ASK! Words are best.
2. REALLY LISTEN! Anything other than a ‘heck yes!’ is a &l

Because of sexual double standards and rigid morality, there’s still a lot of folks who believe that women who have sexual desires should be punished.

We see this with rape myths about clothing - ‘She was asking for it’ - and rape

Consent is everything.

Drinking is not a crime. Sexual assault is.

So much more information about alcohol and consent on the DWS blog.

First image created by @savedmonton
Second image created by Suffolk Police

#SVPM #WeBelieveSurvivors #EndVicti

Because of the mountains of misinformation about alcohol and consent, we'll be posting all day about the truths.

Way more info on the DWS blog.

#SVPM #WeBelieveSurvivors #EndVictimBlaming #SupportSurvivors #Alcohol #EndViolence #EndColonialism #End

What would your Sexual Violence Prevention Month button say?

The DWS button wall has been restocked! Drop by to pick one up for yourself or a friend.

#SVPM #WeBeliveSurvivors #EndSexualViolence

CLOTHES DON’T CAUSE SEXUAL ASSAULT!
Sorry for yelling… This rape myth is just too exhausting!

There is absolutely no evidence that clothes cause sexual assault.

In January 2011 a Toronto police officer at a York University safety panel

How many survivors of sexual violence who go to the police are falsely reporting?
How many survivors ever tell the police they were sexually assaulted?

May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month #SVPM

#SupportSurvivors #WeBelieveSurvivors #FalseRepor

Worried you’ll be bored, or leave upset, or yelled at that you’re doing it wrong in DWS’ bystander intervention workshop?

Bar workers from @diamondtoothgerties, @winterlongbeer, @westminster1898 & more share their thoughts.

Si

We've gathered the DWS squishes to celebrate Bear Witness Day.

Every Indigenous child is one of a kind and deserves access, support, and to thrive.

From First Nations Child & Family Caring Society @spiritbearandfriends:

"May 10 is Spiri

Knowing resources for survivors is like first aid: We hope we don't have to use the info we've learned, but it can be really helpful when needed.

May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month #SVPM

#SupportSurvivors #WeBelieveSurvivors

DWS Blog & Events

DWS Blog

DWS Community Response

Aug 21, 2024

DWS Community Response

Aug 21, 2024

Aug 21, 2024

Aug 6, 2024

DWS is Hiring!

Aug 6, 2024

Aug 6, 2024

Understanding Stalking

Jan 4, 2024

Understanding Stalking

Jan 4, 2024

Jan 4, 2024

Stalking Awareness Month

Jan 3, 2024

Stalking Awareness Month

Jan 3, 2024

Jan 3, 2024

Jùk drin khä̀h zhe dinch'è! Happy Solstice!

Dec 21, 2023

Jùk drin khä̀h zhe dinch'è! Happy Solstice!

Dec 21, 2023

Dec 21, 2023

National Day of Remembrance and Action

Dec 7, 2023

National Day of Remembrance and Action

Dec 7, 2023

Dec 7, 2023

Ableism and Gender-Based Violence

Dec 2, 2023

Ableism and Gender-Based Violence

Dec 2, 2023

Dec 2, 2023

Dec 1, 2023

World AIDS Day

Dec 1, 2023

Dec 1, 2023

Understanding Gender-Based Violence

Nov 29, 2023

Understanding Gender-Based Violence

Nov 29, 2023

Nov 29, 2023

16 Days of Activism - Community Workshops

Nov 20, 2023

16 Days of Activism - Community Workshops

Nov 20, 2023

Nov 20, 2023

Transgender Awareness Week 2023

Nov 16, 2023

Transgender Awareness Week 2023

Nov 16, 2023

Nov 16, 2023

Intersex Awareness Day - October 26th

Oct 26, 2023

Intersex Awareness Day - October 26th

Oct 26, 2023

Oct 26, 2023

World Suicide Prevention Day - September 10

Sep 10, 2023

World Suicide Prevention Day - September 10

Sep 10, 2023

Sep 10, 2023

Nihè dä̀ch’e shò tr’ìnląy

Aug 22, 2023

Nihè dä̀ch’e shò tr’ìnląy

Aug 22, 2023

Aug 22, 2023

Disability Pride Month

Jul 25, 2023

Disability Pride Month

Jul 25, 2023

Jul 25, 2023

Resources to End Gender-Based Violence

Jun 29, 2023

Resources to End Gender-Based Violence

Jun 29, 2023

Jun 29, 2023

Jun 22, 2023

Queer Quotes

Jun 22, 2023

Jun 22, 2023

Bystander Intervention

May 26, 2023

Bystander Intervention

May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023

Consent Education is Violence Prevention

May 23, 2023

Consent Education is Violence Prevention

May 23, 2023

May 23, 2023

9 Ways to Practice Consent Every Day

May 22, 2023

9 Ways to Practice Consent Every Day

May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023

Consent is Everything

May 18, 2023

Consent is Everything

May 18, 2023

May 18, 2023

Alcohol & Consent

May 17, 2023

Alcohol & Consent

May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023

DWS Button Restock!

May 16, 2023

DWS Button Restock!

May 16, 2023

May 16, 2023

Clothes Don't Cause Sexual Assault!

May 15, 2023

Clothes Don't Cause Sexual Assault!

May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

False Reporting

May 12, 2023

False Reporting

May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023

Raise the Bar: Chats with Viki

May 11, 2023

Raise the Bar: Chats with Viki

May 11, 2023

May 11, 2023

Sexual Violence - How Can DWS Help

May 9, 2023

Sexual Violence - How Can DWS Help

May 9, 2023

May 9, 2023

What is Sexual Violence?

May 8, 2023

What is Sexual Violence?

May 8, 2023

May 8, 2023

May 5, 2023

Red Dress Day

May 5, 2023

May 5, 2023

DWS is Hiring a Permanent Part-Time Worker

Apr 24, 2023

DWS is Hiring a Permanent Part-Time Worker

Apr 24, 2023

Apr 24, 2023

Events

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Nov 25, 2024 – Dec 10, 2024

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Nov 25, 2024 – Dec 10, 2024

Nov 25, 2024 – Dec 10, 2024

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Nov 25, 2024

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Nov 25, 2024

Nov 25, 2024

Dec 1, 2024

World AIDS Day

Dec 1, 2024

Dec 1, 2024

Sra Tsul Sranän - Small moon month - December

Dec 1, 2024

Sra Tsul Sranän - Small moon month - December

Dec 1, 2024

Dec 1, 2024

International Day of People with Disabilities

Dec 3, 2024

International Day of People with Disabilities

Dec 3, 2024

Dec 3, 2024

National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women

Dec 6, 2024

National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women

Dec 6, 2024

Dec 6, 2024

International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

Dec 17, 2024

International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

Dec 17, 2024

Dec 17, 2024

First Day of Winter

Dec 21, 2024

First Day of Winter

Dec 21, 2024

Dec 21, 2024