![]() This week is designed to increase awareness, provide education, generate meaningful and safe spaces to support and empower survivors and to continue to develop a culture of consent which is so critically important,” said Kelly Peck, Executive Director Of PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre. Sexual violence affects Islanders of all ages and genders and is extremely traumatic with long term consequences to survivors, families and communities. “Sexual Assault Awareness week is such an important week on Prince Edward Island. ![]() Funding for Take Back the Night activities in PEI is provided through the Interministerial Women’s Secretariat.įor the full lineup of events taking place during Sexual Assault Awareness Week, visit PEI’s Sexual Assault Awareness Week. Take Back the Night is the oldest worldwide movement to stand against sexual violence. On Thursday September 21, Islanders from across the province will join at Beaconsfield Historic House Carriage House in Charlottetown for the annual Take Back the Night march against sexual and gender-based violence. ![]() The activities that take place during Sexual Assault Awareness Week, are meant to raise Islanders’ awareness of the problem of sexual violence and opportunities to engage in making meaningful personal and systemic change,” said Natalie Jameson, Minister responsible for the Status of Women. “We want our communities to be safe for everyone and to ensure the right support is available for people who have experienced sexual violence. Throughout the week, the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre is creating safe and welcoming spaces where Islanders can come together to learn, share, heal and be empowered. Sexual Assault Awareness Week, Sept 17 – 23, is a time to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate Island residents on how to better respond to and prevent sexual violence.
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