Episode 375: On Gender Based and Sexual Violence Prevention

About this episode

The episode discusses gender-based and sexual violence prevention with representatives from The Learning Network and OCRCC.

May is Sexual Violence Prevention awareness month, and in light of this important topic, Caitlin and Lexie sit down with The Learning Network and The Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC). In our conversation with The Learning Network, we discuss their work and how it contributes to promoting gender equity through gender-based violence prevention, the intersection of gender-based violence and sexual violence prevention efforts, and the importance of community-based prevention when tackling gender-based and/or sexual violence. Learn more by visiting their website at Learning Network - LN - Western University. Then, we discuss with the OCRCC their role in sexual violence intervention and prevention, the importance of survivor-centred approaches, how increased funding is necessary to implement substantive change, and alternative approaches to justice in cases of sexual assault. Check out their website at Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres for more information/resources. To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member centre. Many of our Member centres…

People in this episode

Hosts: Caitlin, Lexie

Topics covered

• gender-based violence
• sexual violence prevention
• community-based prevention
• gender equity
• survivor-centred approaches
• funding for prevention

Keywords

• sexual violence
• gender-based violence
• prevention
• community support
• survivor support
• funding
• justice approaches

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Learning Network, The Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC), Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres

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