Please read with care. Thank you to Niagara Sexual Assault Centre for this extremely important post. #myth #fact #sexualassault #consent

Are you a woman who has survived intimate partner violence with a dream of gaining independence and self-sufficiency? Interval House can help! Visit our website for more information on our BESS program.

Because this month’s focus is on educating youth, we wanted to share some important stats on what Indigenous youth face here in Canada today. Education is the first step in Truth and Reconciliation, so please swipe to learn more. Ontario Network of Victim Service Providers instagram.com/p/Cf4M0flOJIY/…

We’re recruiting 100 Community First Responders to help us mobilize efforts to support Durham residents and we would be grateful for your support. Your donation helps make a big difference in the community. Please donate today. Ontario Network of Victim Service Providers instagram.com/p/Cf9nJMQJMVO/…

Friendly Reminder - You are doing your best! - - - #northsimcoevictimservices #northsimcoevs #VictimServices #hereforyou #heretohelp

Check out this awesome infographic on Re-imaging Philanthropy!

Today on World Youth Skills Day, we celebrate the importance of equipping young people with the skills needed to excel in any endeavors they take on. Take a look to learn about the key skills youth learn when attending our annual Youth Symposium. instagram.com/p/CgC6_n-sLJT/…

Thank you to @GreenHavenON for sharing this post on the importance of safely documenting abuse in all forms. #GenderBasedViolence #AbuseSurvivor

What an excellent resource!

Ontario accounts for 2/3 police-reported cases of #humantrafficking in Canada. The average age of recruitment for sex trafficking is just 13 years old. Check out one of our newest short animation videos for youth: youtube.com/watch?v=cO-65l… #VictimServices #DurhamRegion

Very true!

Another excellent post by Anishinabek Nation!

Heard the saying “rose coloured glasses” before? It’s when a happy or positive attitude fails to notice negative things, leading to a view that is not realistic or clear. We’ve made a video about it regarding the early stages of Human Trafficking: youtube.com/watch?v=bG25e9…

We have a blood shortage crisis in Canada, which is why our team here at VSDR has been donating since July and we really encourage you to join us if you're eligible! Head on over to blood.ca today and join our challenge!

Thanks to Bethesda House for sharing this lovely message!

Learn about the concept of "Aiding & Protection" via our Friend Code 101: When and When Not to Stay Silent Post. This happens more than we think and given the recent Hockey Canada Scandal, it's important that we collectively understand this. instagram.com/p/ChANL_VOMzo/…

Today we honour the lives of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam who were all victims of intimate partner violence, which led to their respective deaths by violent femicide… Please check out our post to learn more. instagram.com/p/ChSEQ6fL_wZ/…

⁠#DYK that the average age of recruitment into sex trafficking is just 13 years old⁠ and 95% are young girls? 👉 Check out our partner @likelystorygame's Instagram for youth friendly content on healthy relationships and human trafficking prevention. instagram.com/p/ChmpeRajall/…

#DYK that during the first year of the pandemic, there was a 96% increase in apparent opioid toxicity deaths compared to 2019? Check out these important stats to learn more. For support/resources for mental health and substance use, go to: wellnesstogether.ca Ontario Network of Victim Service Providers

Want to learn more about how you can potentially save a life with naloxone? It’s Overdose Awareness Day and because accidental opioid deaths have increased significantly since 2021, we wanted to point you to this life saving resource. #naloxone Ontario Network of Victim Service Providers ontario.ca/page/where-get…