The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality recently visited the Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre to proclaim September 11-17, 2022 as Sexual Violence Awareness Week in the province.
Sexual Violence Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness and provide information to the public around the issue of sexual violence.
The Provincial Government continues to work closely with community partners and violence prevention advocates to reduce all forms of violence, abuse and neglect in Newfoundland and Labrador.
In Budget 2022, the Provincial Government provided $3.2 million in operational funding for violence prevention and women serving organizations, including funding allocated to the Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre.
Visit the Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre on Facebook to learn more about Sexual Violence Awareness Week and upcoming events.
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“The Office of Women and Gender Equality supports our community partners who are on the front lines, and works closely with our colleagues in the Department of Justice and Public Safety and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, to prevent sexual violence and help individuals experiencing sexual violence. We will continue to listen to those with lived experience and expertise as we strive every day to make our province safer.”
Honourable Pam Parsons
Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality
“People from all walks of life experience sexual violence. This week is about using our collective voices to speak out about sexual violence, and to advocate for a society that listens, believes and responds appropriately to survivors of sexual violence.”
Sandra McKellar
Executive Director, Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre
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Angela Picco
Office of Women and Gender Equality
709-729-4934, 687-4753
angelapicco@gov.nl.ca
Sandra McKellar
Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre
709-747-7757
executivedirector@endsexualviolence.com