Diane Gallagher, project coordinator for the Be Fit for Life program, demonstrates one of the exercises used in the Alberta Cancer Exercise (ACE) program. A new session of the weekly program recently launched at Lethbridge College. By Brett Browne Diane Gallagher, project coordinator for the Be Fit for Life program, demonstrates one of the exercises…
The lasting impact of sexual harassment in the workplace in Canada
Women suffer mental and financial consequences because of workplace harassment. Graphic by Laura Castro. One in four women have reported experiencing sexual harassment in their workplace. A workplace is a space where individuals complete their work duties, projects and earn their winnings. For 25 per cent of women in Canada, the workplace is a space…
The many faces of sexual predators
Infographic is to help set boundaries and protect mental health stability. Graphic by Tosin Liadi. Abuse is a common occurrence in modern times and it takes various forms and patterns. In our society, sexual abuse is becoming increasingly prevalent. It is no news that women are targets to sexual assault, more so than male counterparts. Statistics…
Safe way to protect your children from grooming
Grooming, using patterns of behaviours that allow an offender to make a child believe that what is happening is normal and makes them feel trapped. Graphic by Mark Soliman. Child sexual violence is a major global issue that government agencies have until now tried to de-escalate, but the rampancy of cases is far from resolved.…
Despite advocacy, workplace harassment is still under-reported
Fifty-one per cent of women who experience sexual harassment in the workplace discussed it with someone at work. Graphic by Zach Robinson. Abuse of power dynamics in the workplace has led to the rise of mass movements to create change. Despite growing advocacy for change, workplace sexual harassment is an issue that persists to this…
Active bystanders help reduce harm
The “Four D’s” are different strategies for intervening. Graphic by Brett Browne. Being an active bystander is an important role that anyone can play when they encounter incidents of gender-based and sexual violence, according to local experts. Laura Oviedo-Guzmán, system navigator and education specialist with the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre, says an active bystander is…
Exploring the complex triggers of sexual assault
Percentages around PTSD in Canada and how common it is with trauma. Grapic by Keira Astalos. The discussion around sexual assault is something that can be extremely challenging and a critical aspect that goes along with it is triggers. After a sexual assault, post-traumatic stress disorder can be one of many ways victims need extra…
The rising tide of online harassment
As young people are spending more and more time on the internet, it is quite likely that cyberbullying will only increase in the years to come. Graphic by Sarah Mfinanga The digital age has blurred the boundary between real and virtual worlds. Beneath the connectivity and resources the internet provides us with are victims of…
Navigating the long road to healing from sexual trauma
Recovering from sexual trauma is not something that can be achieved overnight. It is a long journey that needs courage and support. Lynda Church, a support nurse at Lethbridge College, and Cheryl Patterson, the manager of Chinook Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, have offered valuable advice for survivors of sexual assault and their friends and…
Healing together: A guide for helping loved ones through sexual assault
Encouraging recovery through understanding and compassion. #IBelieveYou. Graphic by Ma. Janine Doroca. In a society where sexual assault is pervasive, experts emphasize the value of friends and family in helping survivors get the care they need. People are urged to educate themselves on how to care for their loved ones in a compassionate and efficient…