By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

hidden truths

Symposium in Red Deer to shine a light on sexual violence issues

Mar 1, 2020 | 3:00 PM

It’s time to shine a light on the hidden truths and realities behind sexual violence.

The Psychology Society of Red Deer College (Psyc. Society) and the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre (CASASC) have partnered together for Hidden Truths: Realities of Sexual Assault – the annual undergraduate Psyc. Society symposium.

Join us on Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m. at the Welikoklad Event Centre (4922 49 Street, Red Deer, Alta.) for an interactive and enlightening evening of discussion.

The purpose of the symposium is to bring awareness around sexual violence. As an educational and informational event designed for students, instructors and community members, the symposium will offer multiple perspectives and opinions from local professionals, experts and guests.

Hidden Truths: Realities of Sexual Assault will share insight from therapists, RCMP members and front-line service providers and will offer opportunities for open discussion. Information will be provided about service providers and resources in the region.

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Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the symposium beginning at 7 p.m.

Event Details

What: Annual Psyc. Society Symposium
Where: Welikoklad Event Centre (4922 49 Street, Red Deer)
When: Friday, March 6, 2020, 7 p.m.
Why: To bring awareness around issues of sexual violence in the community

The event is free to attend, but money raised will benefit CASASC.

The symposium is offered free-of-charge and is open to the public. Advance tickets are not required. Donations are welcome and raffle prizes will be available on site.

This is the 6th annual Psyc. Society’s undergraduate symposium. Last year’s symposium was titled “Real Talk: Cannabis,” an interdisciplinary discussion on recreational cannabis and cannabis culture. This year’s event is focusing on sexual violence.

The RDC Psyc. Society is a student-lead collective society dedicated to improving the quality of Undergraduate Psychology students learning and experience. The society aims of fostering leads on available opportunities, guest speakers, encouraging networking, hosting an annual symposium, and offering support to the members in any way possible.

CASASC is a voluntary, non-profit organization serving the Central Alberta region under the direction of a community-based Board of Directors. CASASC educates, supports and empowers individuals, families and communities regarding all aspects of sexual abuse and sexual assault.