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Applications Open for Sexual Violence Prevention Innovation Grants
April 13, 2021 - 1:53 PM
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual assault, share information about available resources and foster a greater understanding of consent.
Beginning today, April 13, Nova Scotians can apply for Sexual Violence Prevention Innovation grants of up to $5,000. The grants support community groups and organizations, including youth and marginalized groups, to reach out to their peers and build healthier, safer and more resilient communities.
“As Nova Scotians, we all have a role in preventing sexual violence, believing victims when they come forward and supporting survivors,” said Kelly Regan, Minister of Community Services. “We need to change attitudes, try new things, be creative and get more people involved – that’s why these grants are available.”
MSU is hosting the virtual spring It’s On Us Week of Action April 12-17.
Michigan State University students, faculty, staff and community partners will mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a series of educational activities and events hosted by the Prevention, Outreach and Education Department, or POE, during the spring It s On Us Week of Action, April 12-17.
Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and in-person event restrictions, events will be hosted virtually this year.
As a part of efforts to raise awareness and change the culture around sexual violence, MSU’s It’s On Us is a student-led effort, and the planned activities mirror the national initiative s charge to support and advocate for survivors of sexual assault by taking action to end sexual violence.
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