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PRESS RELEASE: SMU Frosh Week Chant Validates and Perpetuates Rape Culture
September 5, 2013 Staff at Avalon Sexual Assault Centre were shocked when they saw the video of Saint Mary’s University frosh leaders chanting about sexual assault. “The message of that chant reinforces rape culture in our society,” says Irene Smith, Executive Director of Avalon Sexual Assault Centre. “Rape culture is perpetuated through television, music, advertising and evidently this chant during [...]
WOMEN’S GROUPS COLLABORATE ON PROVINCIAL SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES
August 30, 2013 On August 28 and 29, 2013, eight organizations from across the province came together in Halifax to collaborate on a hub model to sexual assault services in Nova Scotia. The meeting was made possible by funding announced in July from the provincial Action Team on Sexual Violence and Bullying. “Accessibility has been identified as a key problem [...]
Statement on charges in Rehtaeh Parsons case
August 9, 2013 With the charges being laid in connection to the Rehtaeh Parsons case, our thoughts continue to be with Rehtaeh’s family. Making and distribution of child pornography charges have been laid in this case, which sends a message to the community that these actions are criminal and will be taken seriously. Given the prevalence of the spreading of [...]
Statement on Energy Rush concert featuring Chris Brown in HRM
July 15, 2013 While our organization focuses primarily on the issue of sexualized violence, we strongly condemn all forms of violence against women. The announcement that Chris Brown is the headlining act for this summer’s Energy Rush concert at Alderney Landing is disappointing. By inviting Chris Brown, known for his violent behavior and assault on Rihanna, to perform here sends [...]
PRESS RELEASE: Avalon Sexual Assault Centre Responds to Review of HRSB’S Support of Rehtaeh Parsons
For Immediate Release June 17, 2013 AVALON SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTRE RESPONDS TO REVIEW OF HRSB’S SUPPORT OF REHTAEH PARSONS (Halifax, NS) - Although the report released on Friday, June 14, 2013 on the Halifax Regional School Board’s support of Rehtaeh Parsons did not provide significant insight in the case, Avalon Sexual Assault Centre supports the recommendation to conduct a review [...]
May is Sexual Awareness Month
Please see the two PDF's below for information on Sexual Awareness Month: https://avaloncentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth.pdf https://avaloncentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/saamposter2013.pdf