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Women from all walks of life who come forward with accounts of sexual harassment or assault often face retaliation.

Women from all walks of life who come forward with accounts of sexual harassment or assault often face retaliation.

Prince Albert Daily Herald Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant. (Herald file photo) On Monday the Government of Saskatchewan announced that it is proclaiming May 17-21 as Sexual Violence Awareness Week. “Sexual violence is a heinous act that severely impacts survivors,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said in a release “Providing services and supports to victims can make a crucial difference – in particular when the victims are children. We are proud to partner with committed service providers across Saskatchewan to assist survivors.” Government i...

This year’s theme is Champions for Children and focuses on creating a culture of belief around child sexual abuse in Saskatchewan. The primary audience for this campaign is community caregivers. Community caregivers are individuals that are a part of the extended community that care for a child outside of the home including neighbours, family, friends, babysitters, daycare workers, teachers or coaches. “These are the people that cultivate close relationships with children in the community and this week is designed to support them,” said Christa Daku, executive director at Envision. �...

PO-assaultawareness-0411-21 Jeannette Phillips, AMHC sexual assault client advocate, participates in Teal Tuesday. Each Tuesday in April, the community is encouraged to wear teal to highlight Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (Courtesy of AMHC) Jeannette Phillips, AMHC sexual assault client advocate, participates in Teal Tuesday. Each Tuesday in April, the community is encouraged to wear teal to highlight Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (Courtesy of AMHC) April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Contributed • April 14, 2021 AMHC Sexual Assault Services joins the National Sexual Violence Re...