On behalf of the Sexual Violence Awareness Committee and the NL Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre we welcome your engagement during this year’s Sexual Violence Awareness (SVA) Week. SVA Week provides a much needed opportunity for individuals and communities to raise awareness regarding the prevalence and scope of sexual violence. It is a week in which people are encouraged to talk openly about the realities of sexual violence in our everyday lives while acknowledging the strengths that exist in our community that can contribute to the prevention and elimination of sexual violence. This year’s SVA Week theme is Breaking Barriers: Enhancing Community Response. An essential key to addressing and eradicating sexual violence is breaking down existing social and cultural barriers and allowing for a unified stance against sexual violence. Ensuring that supports are accessible and providing education to all members of the community is a must. By participating in SVA Week you are breaking down barriers and contributing to a safe and empowering community that is ready and able to talk about, respond and combat sexual violence in all its forms. We would like to offer our warmest thanks to all of our staff, volunteers, and partners who have offered support, skills, and an investment towards the success of this year’s SVA Week. Also, great thanks to Budden and Associates, our platinum sponsors for this year’s week. Finally, an immense thank you to the over 370 individuals who have reached out to us for support this year alone and to the thousands of individuals who, due to barriers, have not sought support; your courage and strength inspires us to hope and work towards a community free of violence and inequality.
Monday, September 15th
Tuesday, September 16th
Breaking Down Our Barriers: Working with Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault 2-Day Service Provider Training TIME: 8:30am - 4:30pm COST: $60 *For Both Days (Mon & Tues) LOCATION: Capital Hotel, 208 Kenmount Rd. ACCESSIBILITY: ASL on site & wheelchair accessible building
Breaking Down Our Barriers: Working with Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault 2-Day Service Provider Training TIME: 8:30am - 4:30pm COST: $60 *For Both Days (Mon & Tues) LOCATION: Capital Hotel, 208 Kenmount Rd. ACCESSIBILITY: ASL on site & wheelchair accessible building
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Provincial Proclamation Signing TIME: 8:30am LOCATION: Capital Hotel, 208 Kenmount Rd. ACCESSIBILITY: ASL on site & wheelchair accessible building St. John’s Proclamation Signing TIME: 4:30pm LOCATION: St. John’s City Hall ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair Accessible Building
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Wednesday, September 17th
............................................................... CommUNITY Night A fun evening of activities including a BBQ, Kids Yoga, WenDO Self-Defense Class, Lantern-Making and more! TIME: 5:30pm - 8:30pm LOCATION: Daybreak Parent Child Centre ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair Accessible Building
Thursday, September 18th
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MUN “Get Involved & Volunteer Expo” Come meet some NLSACPC volunteers and learn more about what we do and how you can get involved! TIME: 1:00pm - 3:00pm LOCATION: 3rd Floor of the University Centre ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair Accessible Building
Never Too Late to Heal: Supporting Older Adults Who Have Experienced Sexual Violence A Webinar for service providers and community workers who support seniors. TIME: 1:00pm - 2:00pm LOCATION: Online - To Register Visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/ register/977009218
Women’s Centre Drop In Featuring Poster & Lantern Making with a Take Back the Night Information Session with Kayla Follett, NLSACPC Outreach Coordinator TIME: 11:00am - 3:00pm LOCATION: SJSWC, 170 Cashin Avenue Ext. ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair Accessible Building
“What Contributes to a Climate of Violence?” A Film Screening & Panel Discussion TIME: 7:00pm COST: A non-perishable food item LOCATION: Manuals Interpretation Centre 7 Conception Bay Highway, CBS ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair Accessible Building
Friday, September 19th
............................................................... Take Back The Night March A Public March Organized for Women, By Women TIME: 7:00pm LOCATION: Meet at Bannerman Park with Social to follow at St. John’s City Hall, Foran Room ACCESSIBILITY: Please see attached route map “Men’s Vigil” A Film Screening Hosted by the NLSACPC Men’s Outreach Committee of “Breaking Out of the Man Box” followed by a Candlelit Vigil TIME: 7:00pm COST: A non-perishable food item LOCATION: St. John’s City Hall, Foran Room ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair Accessible Building
All events are free unless otherwise noted If you have any questions about these events or you are interested in registering for the 2-Day Service Provider Training, please call 1(709)747-7757 or email info@endsexualviolence.com Follow us on Facebook for all event details! www.facebook.com/EndSV In Conjunction with Sexual Violence Awareness Week, many Community Partners are hosting Private/Closed Events. The NLSACPC is proud to be working with Daybreak Parent Child Centre, The St. John’s Native Friendship Centre, Canada World Youth, and the Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada.