ENG 1100 Lecture 9: Preventing Sexual Violence
Document Summary
Preventing sexual violence: public education addresses the root causes of violence by changing the social attitudes and behaviours that perpetuate violence against women. Women may turn to different service providers and other professionals for support. The initial reaction of the people they turned to for support either helped or hindered their recovery. Sexual assault centres: 41 government funded sexual assault centres across the province of. Clients are provided with individual and group counselling, hospital, court and police accompaniment and have access to 24 hour crises and support lines. Sexual assault/ domestic violence treatment centres: across ontario 35 hospital based sexual assault/ domestic violence treatment centres provide 24/7 specialized medical care and emotional support. Helping survivors navigate the system of supports: linking survivors to the services that can best meet their needs is an important part of recovery. Consultations with survivors highlighted the challenges in accessing information. Additional difficulties for women who experience language and cultural and accessibility barriers.
