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Public Announcement: Executive Director Jackie Stevens
The Board of Directors and Staff of Avalon Sexual Assault Centre are pleased to announce the appointment of Jackie Stevens to the position of Executive Director. Jackie assumes this role after being in an acting capacity since April 2014. Jackie is a highly dedicated professional with a Masters degree in Sociology and over 25 years of experience working in women’s [...]
Avalon’s Letter to Dalhousie President on their Approach of Dealing with the Misogynistic Events at the Dalhousie School of Dentistry
Dear President Florizone, Dalhousie University has taken the first step in recognizing the impact of the actions of the DDS 2015 Gentlemen on the women involved, the Dalhousie community, and the general public. However, it is just one small step towards addressing this issue and protecting the women involved. Although restorative justice practices can be effective methods of healing, we [...]
Avalon’s Letter to Dalhousie President on the Misogynistic Events at the Dalhousie School of Dentistry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dear President Richard Florizone On behalf of the Avalon Sexual Assault Centre, we write to you in response to the unsettling incident regarding the 12 male dentistry students at Dalhousie University and their creation and involvement in the Class of DDS 2015 Gentleman facebook group and the lack of response by the School of Dentistry until the [...]
Rolling Revolution! Cats Glare Back at Sexual Street Harassment and Sexual Violence
Cats Call Back! Calling all cool cats, fat cats, tom cats, felines, and familiars. We’re hissing at street harassment and sexualized violence and saying no more will we feel unsafe walking, running, rolling, skating, and strolling in our city. No more will we allow a culture which tells us that cat calls are just compliments. That we should be flattered [...]
Statement on the Tentative Settlement in Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children Case
June 5, 2014 We were relieved and pleased to see this week that the Government of Nova Scotia has reached a tentative settlement with the former residents of the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children. We would like to acknowledge the tremendous courage and strength of the victims/survivors in addressing the issues of systemic racism and abuse. We hope that [...]