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SUPREME COURT RELEASES DECISION THAT PROTECTS SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS IN CRIMINAL TRIALS
For Immediate Release – Thursday, June 30, 2022 Ottawa, unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory—The Supreme Court of Canada released a decision today that will improve protections for sexual assault...
Emotional Trauma, Wounding, and the Journey of Healing
Often when we hear the word “wound”, we think of physical wounds to the body. However, intense trauma such as sexual violence, rape, abuse, neglect, or intergenerational trauma can also create...
WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre Supports Calls for the VPD to Pursue a Full Investigation into the Death of Chelsea Poorman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 11th, 2022 WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre Supports Call from Indigenous Leaders and Communities for the VPD to Pursue a Full Investigation into the Death of...
Queer & Trans Folks — Get Your Craft Kits Now!
A Love Letter to The Queer and Trans Community Dear friends and loved ones, How have you been? We may have never met, but I think of you and wonder how you are. Have you been loved and shown love to others?
What we’ve learned since introducing the definition of “people of marginalized genders”
When WAVAW was established in 1982, our founding purpose was to address the devastating gap in support services for survivors of sexualized violence. One woman operating a Crisis Line in her...
4,270 Kilometers For Survivors
We’re always incredibly grateful when our community organizes fundraisers for WAVAW, but what we’re about to share is a WAVAW first! Meet Alyssa Kroeker, a wrestling coach, owner/operator of AMK...
Black Women, Femmes & Gender Diverse People Have Always Been at the Forefront of the Anti-Violence Movement
February is Black History month, and WAVAW wants to take the time to reflect, share, and acknowledge just how integral Black women and Black trans people have been to both the anti-violence movement...
Make Meaningful Intentions for 2022
It is officially January 2022. We made it to the New Year! This past year has been a difficult one for many of us. Some people see this month as a time to “start fresh” and dive into self...
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