Participate in Respect Day on May 28

Step 2: Take a selfie wearing the t-shirt and either post it on social media (and tag CASASC) or take a group photo with fellow staff/family members and send it to smaetche@casasc.ca.

Step 3: Make your own Respect statement. Print out your own sign, tell us how/what you respect. Send in your statement signs to education@casasc.ca or tag us in our social media. Use the #iRespect hashtag.

Print this image (right click, select Open Image in New Tab, print) and use it to participate in Respect Day on social media.

CASASC on social media

Facebook: @CASASCRD

Twitter: @CASASC2

Instagram: @CASASC3

YouTube: Let’s Connect – CASASC

As always, Respect Day takes place during Sexual Violence Awareness Month.

“Sexual violence is a serious and widespread problem. Anyone can experience sexual violence in their lifetime, however most incidents occur against women and girls,” the support centre notes in a fact sheet.

“In Canada, 87 per cent of survivors are women and girls. Ninety-four per cent of offenders are men. Sexual violence is the most underreported crime in Canada. Ninety-five per cent of survivors do not report their assaults to the police.”

Some groups are even likelier to experience sexual violence, statistics show, including Indigenous women and girls, children and adolescents, people with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ people, and new Canadians.

“When we speak about prevention, we mean stopping sexual violence before it even has a chance to happen. This means changing the social norms that allow it to exist in the first place, from individual attitudes, values, and behaviors to laws, institutions, and widespread social norms. CASASC believes this is achieved through the concept of respect.”

More information is at casasc.ca/irespect.

by rdnewsNOW staff

Participate in Respect Day on May 28

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