On July 29th 2022, the Supreme Court of Canada made an historic ruling on the 2021 appeal of R. v. Kirkpatrick. The case reaches back to 2017, and ultimately aimed to answer questions about whether...
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Sensationalizing Celebrities and Silencing Survivors
Once again, the media has been overwhelmed with multiple cases of sexual violence involving high-profile celebrities, and even local celebrities we may personally know. We are seeing increasingly...
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 People Deserve Relationship Safety
Queer People Deserve Relationship Safety Many of us come to queer and trans community looking for understanding, acceptance, and safety. Unfortunately, that’s not always what we find. Violence...
Streaming For Survivors 2021 Launches This Friday!
We are so excited to announce that WAVAW's first annual Streaming For Survivors event launches this Friday, and with over 45 streams participating, this is a fundraising event that is not to be...
Call for Submissions – Recognition: Trans and Queer Artists on Sexual Harm!
WAVAW Rape Crisis Center is looking for submissions of poetry, prose, and art for our third edition of our zine, Recognition: Trans and Queer Artists on Sexual Harm! Prioritizing Two Spirit and...
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