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Join Community Activists for a Panel Discussion to explore accountability & bring structural change in relation to sexual assault. Hosted by SVPRO & Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society.

40% Unfounded

From Sexual Assault Awareness to Action

40% Unfounded

From Sexual Assault Awareness to Action

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Join Community Activists for a Panel Discussion to explore accountability & bring structural change in relation to sexual assault. Hosted by SVPRO & Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society.

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When
January 22, 2020 4:30 PM PST to 6:30 PM PST
Where
UNC 200 Ballroom, UBCO Campus *map below*
3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC  V1V 1V7

How can we create structural change for sexual assault survivors?

Survivor & Activist Aden Wither’s report is among the 5,000 cases of sexual assaults that are closed by police in Canada every year. Join us for a panel discussion with Aden and Community Activists moderated by CBC Host, Alya Ramadan, to explore how we can bring about structural change for sexual assault Survivors moving forward.


This event is brought to you by SVPRO in partnership with The Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided following the panel. All proceeds from the event will be donated to trauma counselling services at Elizabeth Fry Society through their #SPEAKOUT movement to support Survivors of sexual violence.


  • For additional information on Sexual Assault Awareness Month & UBCO's Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office, see here.


  • For additional information on Elizabeth Fry Society's #SPEAKOUT campaign to provide Trauma Counselling Services for Survivors of sexual assault, see below and on the website here.

Parking & Location Information

All attendees can park in 'Parking Lot F' next to the University Centre at 3272 University Drive! {see map to the right, as well as a larger version HERE}


The UNC 200 Ballroom is on the 2nd floor of the University Centre. We can't wait to see you all there!

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What is #SPEAKOUT?

Elizabeth Fry Society launched the #SPEAKOUT Campaign on November 1st, as a way to break the silence & shine a spotlight on the realities of sexual assault in the Okanagan. This is a movement to engage the entire Okanagan community around speaking out to Support Survivors of sexual violence, and to fundraise for Trauma Counselling Services. The waitlist for trauma counselling for sexual assault currently ranges from between 6 months to over 1 year. This waitlist is due strictly to a lack of funding to implement counselling services.


This is where the community comes in! Elizabeth Fry Society has a current goal of reaching $15,000 to provide 200 counselling sessions - 10 Sessions each for 20 Survivors.


See the campaign's current status HERE.


IN THE MEDIA:

Kelowna RCMP dismiss 40% sexual assault cases as Unfounded

Sexual Assault Survivors wait 6 months for counselling

Elizabeth Fry launches #SPEAKOUT campaign

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Contact

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Mandy Glinsbockel

Mandy Glinsbockel

Community Engagement, COEFS

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Shilo St. Cyr

Shilo St. Cyr

Director, SVPRO, UBCO

Organized by
Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society
Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society supports and empowers survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
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