Online Circles of Support and Accountability, Canada No more victims. No one is disposable. #preventsexualabuse
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Child sexual abuse is a global and changing problem.
But it is preventable, not inevitable.
Our new #FaithfullPaper highlights insights from our #StopItNow helpline that prevents child sexual abuse.
Read our blog to find out more: lucyfaithfull.org.uk/5-assum…
ALT Text that says '1 in 5 girls are sexually abused before they turn 18' with 5 female figures and 1 blacked out. Text that says '1 in 7 boys are sexually abused before they turn 18' with 7 male figures and 1 blacked out. Text that says 'What can we do to prevent it?' The Stop It Now logo is in the top right corner.
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Help reduce the stigma for individuals with a criminal record by using people-first language that focuses on the person, not their actions. Try “person who is reintegrating”, “person who experienced incarceration” or “person with a criminal record”.
ALT Woman with black hair talks to someone across from her. Text: The language we use for persons with a criminal record matters.
Sexual offending is always a choice. We don’t talk much about sexual offending (other than victim blaming). It’s time to bring sexual offending into the light. #CoSA #virtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #preventrecidivism #restorativejustice
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Child sexual abuse can be prevented.
Our #StopItNow helpline has supported over 79,000 people with concerns about child sexual abuse since 2002.
With your help, we could support more people who need us, and together keep children safe.
Donate now: donate.giveasyoulive.com/cam…
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Ontario advocates launch employment toolkit, say criminal records 'shouldn't act as a life sentence': Kudos John Howard Society of Ontario cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/j…
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Thousands of cellphones are smuggled into Canadian prisons. Advocates are proposing an unusual solution: JHSC fully supports supervised internet access for prisoners ctvnews.ca/canada/article/co…
Q: Why do you volunteer with CoSA?
A: "I was sexually assaulted when I was a teenager. For me, restorative justice is the best way to continue healing--and to heal the society that allowed this to happen to me." - a volunteer
#CoSA #virtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable
Everyone has a connection to sexual offending. Who’s yours? Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) can involve sexual offending. Perhaps you know someone who has been a perpetrator or victim of IPV.
#CoSA #virtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #preventrecidivism #volunteer
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Our Virtual Urgent Care Clinic is open to people in #Toronto aged 16+ for convenient, confidential, same-day virtual #mentalhealth support using a computer, smartphone or tablet.
No waiting rooms. No commuting.
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Check out our website to read an open letter in support of CoSA. virtualcosa.ca/
Everyone has a connection to sexual offending. Who’s yours? Perhaps you or someone you know has been a victim of a sexual offense. People of all ages and all genders can be victims of a sex crime. #CoSA #virtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #preventrecidivism #volunteer
In 2023, 35,778 assaults were reported to the police in Canada. As this is the most under-reported crime, how many didn’t report being a victim–or an offender? www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/dail… #CoSA #virtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #preventrecidivism #volunteer
May peace and love find you throughout the season. Wishing you the best in 2025! #CoSA #virtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #preventrecidivism
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Many people believe that “once a sex offender, always a sex offender”, but results suggest that many people who sexually offend successfully live offence-free after serving their sentence.
Change IS possible. To learn more, visit talkingforchange.ca/faq/
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With over 70% of child sexual abuse cases involving behaviors between children and teens, learning more about children’s sexual behaviors can help us take necessary actions to help them stay safe.
Start learning with our free guidebook:
stopitnow.org/sites/default/…
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Virtual CoSA volunteer Q&A
#CoSA #virtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #preventrecidivism #volunteer
ALT Q: Why do you volunteer with CoSA? A: "I volunteer for COSA because the core members are individuals who have made poor choices and genuinely want to improve. COSA supports these core members by holding them accountable and helping them feel as emotionally secure as possible, thereby reducing the risk of reoffending."- a Volunteer #CoSA #virtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #preventrecidivism #volunteer