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Avalon Spring/Summer 2017 Newsletter
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Avalon seeks commitment from candidates to address sexualized violence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Avalon seeks commitment from candidates to address sexualized violence Halifax – In the run-up to the province’s May 30 election, Avalon Sexual Assault Centre (Avalon) is calling on candidates to continue addressing sexualized violence in Nova Scotia. “We want to make sure that whoever is elected is committed to ensuring that victims of sexualized violence have the [...]
LEAF and Avalon Sexual Assault Centre granted leave to intervene in R v Al-Rawi
May 12, 2017 LEAF and Avalon Sexual Assault Centre granted leave to intervene in R v Al-Rawi By an order dated May 12, 2017, the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal granted the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) and Avalon Sexual Assault Centre (Avalon) leave to intervene in R v Al-Rawi. R v Al-Rawi is an appeal by the [...]
Nova Scotia general election, 2017 – Questions to ask your candidate
1. How does your party plan to address sexualized violence in Nova Scotia? 2. What will your party do to ensure sexual assault services like those provided at Avalon Sexual Assault Centre have long-term, sustainable funding/secure futures? 3. How would your party ensure victims of sexualized violence have the services they need to heal? 4. How will women’s health be [...]
National Nursing Week, May 8-14
May 8-14 is National Nursing Week. Avalon Sexual Assault Centre wants to acknowledge the contributions of the on call Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) who are an important part of the Avalon Team. SANEs are registered nurses who also have specialized training as sexual assault nurse examiners to respond to those of all ages and genders. They have the expertise to [...]
Avalon is Recruiting New Board Members
Avalon Sexual Assault Centre is a non-profit, community-based, feminist organization working to eliminate sexual assault/abuse and to change the current socio-political culture that fosters sexism, social injustice and other forms of oppression. The Centre provides immediate care and support, counselling, advocacy and community education. We are recruiting new members to join the Board of Directors. Individuals who come to the board [...]