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One of rape culture's most utilized tools is encouraging us all to believe certain things about rape and sexual assault that are simply NOT TRUE. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #TBTN2024 #ATHENASTBTN #TBTNBARRIE #TBTN #takebackthenight #athenassac #athenasbarrie #sexualassault #sa #sexualviolence

Sexual abuse is ANY UNWANTED act that violates someone's sexuality or bodily integrity. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Unwanted means that there is no consent, and absence of consent is sexual assault. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #TBTN2024 #ATHENASTBTN #TBTNBARRIE #TBTN #takebackthenight #athenassac

In order to combat this myth, we have to call out victim blaming when we see or hear it, and we have to invest in support programs and resources for survivors. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #TBTN2024 #ATHENASTBTN #TBTNBARRIE #TBTN #takebackthenight #athenassac #athenasbarrie

This myth ignores the additional barriers and harms experienced by so many groups within the legal system. ⁠ ⁠ #TBTN2024 #ATHENASTBTN #TBTNBARRIE #TBTN #takebackthenight #athenassac #athenasbarrie

We don't question if someone is telling the truth about having their car stolen, or their house broken into....so why do we question if a victim of sexual assault is telling the truth? ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #TBTN2024 #ATHENASTBTN #TBTNBARRIE #TBTN #takebackthenight #athenassac #athenasbarrie

It is critical that we learn these myths about rape culture so that we understand the realities of our society, and can actively work to build something better. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #TBTN2024 #ATHENASTBTN #TBTNBARRIE #TBTN #takebackthenight #athenassac #athenasbarrie

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The Disrupting Rape Culture pyramid, created by The Resistance Lab shows us how we can create a new foundation and system to end rape culture. #TBTN2024 #ATHENASTBTN #TBTNBARRIE #TBTN #takebackthenight #athenassac #athenasbarrie

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At the end of the day, asking for consent is as simple as tea. youtube.com/watch?v=lOS5_I…

WE’RE ALMOST THERE!!! ⁠ ⁠ 💜Athena’s annual Take Back The Night is this Thursday, May 2nd💜⁠ ⁠⁠ Stay tuned for more, and GET READY! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #TBTN2024 #ATHENASTBTN #TBTNBARRIE #TBTN ⁠

Who doesn’t love food💜⁠ ⁠ Each of these businesses has donated food for Take Back the Night, and we are so grateful for their support! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #TBTN2024 #ATHENASTBTN #TBTNBARRIE #TBTN

Last year was the first time we worked with Michael Enterprise Audio & Visual and the sound system of our event has never been so clear💜⁠ ⁠ This year, they are coming back to make sure this event is everything it can be! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #TBTN2024 #ATHENASTBTN #TBTNBARRIE #TBTN

The TBTN Rally is so great because of all of the community organizations that come to table and share information, resources, and more with everyone attending! ⁠ Check out our Facebook page to get connected with these organizations! #TBTN2024 #ATHENASTBTN #TBTNBARRIE #TBTN

IT'S HERE!!!! ⁠ ⁠⁠ 💜Where: Rotunda at City Hall (70 Collier Street)⁠ 💜When: 6:00 pm⁠ 💜Who: Hosted by Athena's Sexual Assault Counselling & Advocacy Centre, a program of Huronia Transition Homes⁠ ⁠

On May 7th, the OCRCC responded to the fact that many sexual assault cases did not proceed due to judge shortages, court, and Crown delays. sexualassaultsupport.ca/many-sexual-as…

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