• Sexual Assault
• Childhood Sexual Assault
• Sexual Harassment
• Workplace Harassment (coming soon)
• Rape Drugs
• Violence Against Women with Disabilities
• Date Rape & Dating Violence

- Possible audiences include:

• High School Students
• College/University Students
• ESL classes
• Community Groups
• Social Service Agencies
• Workplaces
• Legal System Workers
• Medical System Workers
• Unions
• Please click here to download a form to Request a Speaker

- Take Back The Night - an annual women’s event to protest violence against women. It began in 1978 in San Francisco, California and spread to cities throughout the world. Hamilton’s first walk was held in 1981 and since then, women have been coming together on the third Thursday of every September.

There is no fee for service, although honorariums are gratefully accepted.

The Public Education Programme will:

• Challenge misconceptions about sexual violence.
• Challenge discrimination and prejudice that contribute to violence against women and children.
• Encourage change in our society.
• Use principles of adult education
• Be sensitive to the impact that information will have on survivors of sexual violence.
• Be responsive to the needs of survivors from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Work to ensure community services meet the diverse needs of survivors.

Examples of Content:

Sexual Assault Laws/

Did you know that husbands could rape their wives in Canada – with no legal consequnce - until 1983? What’s the difference between rape and sexual assault? A look at current definitions.

Lies About Sexual Violence

Did you see what she was wearing? She shouldn’t have been out at 2 o’clock in the morning! The cultural messages that mislead women about how it happens and who is responsible for sexual violence.

Understanding Violence

Why are most victims of sexual assault female and most offenders male? What part do gender roles and sexism play? Will it ever end? Making the connections between power and violence.

The Warning Signs

Is jealousy a sign of love? Don’t males have stronger sexual needs than females? Aren’t men supposed to push a little? What all women need to know: recognizing the behaviours of an abusive dating partner.

Understanding Survivors of Sexual Violence

What is the emotional impact? How do survivors cope? When does the healing begin? The effects of sexual violence from a survivor’s point of view.

Providing Support

We respect the right to safety and privacy.

Erasing Your Tracks Online