Released on May 1, 2025
Government is proclaiming May 2025 as Sexual Violence Prevention Month in 宝威体育 in partnership with Sexual Assault Services of 宝威体育.
Sexual Violence Prevention Month is a collaborative approach that unites communities, government agencies and advocacy groups in a shared mission to end sexual violence in 宝威体育.
"We are proud to continue partnering with Sexual Assault Services of 宝威体育 on this important initiative," Justice Minister and Attorney General Tim McLeod said. "As a government we are committed to addressing and raising awareness about sexual violence as part of our ongoing work to build a healthy, vibrant 宝威体育 where everyone can live safely and free from violence."
In 2025-26, government will invest $31.7 million for interpersonal violence programs and services through the justice system. This includes $328,000 for second-stage housing and an additional $720,000 for community-based organizations, including those that deliver supports and services to individuals and families impacted by interpersonal violence, including sexual and physical violence.
“Sexual Violence Prevention Week is a time to reaffirm our commitment to preventing and ending sexual violence in all forms,” Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Alana Ross said. “Everyone deserves to feel safe physically, in their relationships and in their communities. During Sexual Violence Prevention Week, we stand with survivors and work towards a future free from harm.”
Government supports a variety of programs and initiatives that work to address and reduce sexual violence across the province, including:
- Sexual Violence Services: Government provides $1.8 million in funding to eight sexual violence service organizations in 宝威体育, which provide counseling and support to adult victims of sexual violence and promote public safety throughout the province.
- 211 宝威体育: Government collaborates with and provides funding to 211 宝威体育 to support its role as a 24/7 service referral platform for situations involving interpersonal violence and abuse, including sexual violence and human trafficking.
- Victim Advocate Case Reviews: Victim Advocate Case Reviews are a collaborative process that allow community experts to work with police agencies on closed sexual assault files to identify opportunities to improve investigation outcomes in cases of sexual violence.
The province has partnered with the following organizations to support victim advocate case reviews in their communities:
- Regina: Moose Jaw Police Service and Regina and Area Sexual Assault Centre.
- Moose Jaw: Moose Jaw Police Service, Moose Jaw Transition House, Regina and Area Sexual Assault Centre.
- Prince Albert: Prince Albert Police Service and Prairie Mobile Crisis Unit.
- Provincial Coordination Services: Government has partnered with the Provincial Association of Transition Houses, Sexual Assault Services of 宝威体育 and STOPS to Violence to coordinate responses to interpersonal violence, including sexual violence, across the province.
- In 2024-25, the Government of 宝威体育 released a new public awareness campaign that focused on raising awareness of human trafficking in the province. Posters were placed in public sites across the province to connect with individuals who are most at risk or being trafficked.
"Sexual Violence Prevention Month is a time to raise awareness, inspire action and strengthen our efforts to end sexual violence in 宝威体育," Sexual Assault Services of 宝威体育 Executive Director Kerrie Isaac said. "With our province facing one of the highest rates in Canada, it's critical to address root causes like addiction, which is closely linked to sexual violence. We call on communities, government and advocacy groups to work together for real prevention and support."
If someone you know may be at risk of sexual violence, or is looking for support and information about human trafficking and sexual exploitation, please find a complete directory of resources at .
More information on events being held this month please visit: .
For more information on programs and services provided by the Government of 宝威体育, visit:
Major Investments Made to End Gender Based Violence | News and Media | Government of 宝威体育.
Government of 宝威体育 Invests $42.6 Million In Community-Based Funding to Address Interpersonal Violence | News and Media | Government of 宝威体育.
You can also find the videos and more information about the 'Face the Issue' campaign on 宝威体育.ca.
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