Sexualized Violence Intervention and Prevention Resources

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*please be advised some resources are from other provinces or countries, where services and laws may be different. Tri County Women's Centre is not responsible for the content of external sites.  Please use at your own discretion.

Resources for Those who have Endured Sexualized Violence

What to do if You're Sexually Bullied - Emily Linden

Sexual Assault: Safety, Help and Healing for Teens in Nova Scotia - Government of Nova Scotia

Self Help Directory Nova Scotia - Self Help Connection

Information for Survivors of Sexual Assault - Sexual Assault Service, BC Women's Hospital

After Sexual Assault: A Recovery Guide for Survivors - Safe Horizon

I Have Been Sexually Assaulted, What do I do? - Victim Link BC

Information for Victims of Sexual Assault and Their Families - Connecticut Victim Services

A Handbook for Survivors of Sexual Assault - Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence

Transgender Sexual Violence Survivors: A Self-Help Guide to Healing and Understanding - FORGE

We Believe You: A Colouring Book for Survivors and Supporters - Ryerson University

Your Voice, Your Choice: A Survivor Media Guide - CounterQuo


Supporting Family and Friends who have Endured Sexualized Violence

Tips for Friends - Pandora's Project

Self-Care for Secondary Survivors - Pandora's Project

Understanding sexual violence: Tips for parents & caregivers of children - National Sexual Violence Resource Centre

What to do if Your Child is Being Cyberbullied - Canadian Centre for Child Protection

Self/Peer Exploitation: A Resource for Families - Canadian Centre for Child Protection

A Parent's Guide to Cyberbullying - Connect Safely

How Should I React to Child Sexual Abuse? - Darkness to Light

Responding to a Sexual Assault Disclosure - Ending Violence BC

Child Sexual Abuse Prevention

Child Sexual Abuse: It's your Business - ProtectChildren.ca

Simple Conversations to Keep your Child Safe from Abuse - NSPCC

Child-Friendly PANTS Poster - NSPCC

Helping you understand the sexual development of children under the age of 5 - Family Planning Queensland

Helping you understand the sexual development of children aged 5-11 - Family Planning Queensland

4 Root Safety Environments - Canadian Centre for Child Protection

7 Root Safety Strategies - Canadian Centre for Child Protection

Babysitting Tips - Canadian Centre for Child Protection

10 Common Lures - Canadian Centre for Child Protection

Home Alone Safety Tips - Canadian Centre for Child Protection

The Changing Face of Safety Education - Canadian Centre for Child Protection

How to spot an abuser - CAPS Hauraki

Foundations of a family safety plan - CAPS Hauraki

Creating a Family Safety Plan - CAPS Hauraki

Family Touching Rules - CAPS Hauraki

Safer Babysitting - CAPS Hauraki

Healthy Relationships

Talking with Teens About Healthy Relationships - Canadian Centre for Child Protection

Friendship - Canadian Centre for Child Protection

Love vs. Control - Canadian Centre for Child Protection

Relationships - Canadian Centre for Child Protection

How to Spot an Unhealthy Relationship - Lunenburg County Sexual Health Centre

Dating Bill of Rights

Technology Safety

Teens/Tweens and the Growing use of Apps - Canadian Centre for Child Protection

Let's Talk about Explicit Images - Lunenburg County Sexual Health Centre

Keeping Girls Cyber Safe - Cyber Safe Girl

Family Online Safety Agreement - Cyber Safe Girl

Instagram Guide - Connect Safely

Parent's Guide to Mobile Phones - Connect Safely

Parent's Guide to ASKfm - Connect Safely

Parent's Guide to Cyber Security - Connect Safely

Parent's Guide to Snapchat - Connect Safely

Parent's Guide to Social Networking Sites - Connect Safely

Other Research and Resources

Independent Review of the Police and Prosecution Response to the Rehtaeh Parsons Case - Murray D. Segal

Let's Talk About Acquaintance Rape - Lunenburg County Sexual Health Centre

Cards Against Harrassment

Seuxal Assault Awareness - Lunenburg County Sexual Health Centre

Age of Consent - Lunenburg County Sexual Health Centre

Reporting on Sexual Assault: A Guide for Journalists - Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Reporting on Sexual Assault: A Toolkit for Canadian Media - Femifesto

Sexual Assault in Nova Scotia: A Statistical Profile - Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women

Nova Scotia Sexual Violence Strategy - Government of Nova Scotia