Nobody expects to be raped but one in three women will experience sexual assault.

It is important that as friends and family members we know how to respond to friends who have experienced violence.

These are skills that we learn hoping that we will never have to use them.

All community members who are interested in learning new skills are invited to this informational workshop.

Cost: Free

One in three Canadian women will experience sexual assault in their lifetime.

Most survivors of sexual violence never seek professional help. It is important that as service providers we know how to respond.

Participants in this workshop will learn:
• The myths that exist about rape, abuse, incest and sexual assault.
• Canadian sexual assault laws.
• Non-judgmental ways to respond to disclosures of violence.
• Active listening skills.
• Resources for survivors in the Hamilton community.

Cost: $15

PLEASE REGISTER by May 24th by phone, 905.525.4573 x231, or email, erin@sacha.ca. Space is limited.

Who is invited: Helping professionals and volunteers who would like to gain new skills.

Take Back the Night is an annual event organized by SACHA - Sexual Assault Centre (Hamilton & Area). It is an opportunity for women identified folks to gather together, reclaim our right to walk at night and speak out against sexualized violence in our community.

6:30 p.m. - We Gather
7:30 p.m. - We Rally
8:00 p.m. - We March

Come and participate in fun activities like laughter yoga, henna tattoos and face painting. Make your own sign to carry or noise maker to shake. After the march join us for food donated by Hamilton businesses.

Please see and distribute the attached poster.

Men-identified allies are welcome to a speaker and discussion - 6:30 p.m., at Skydragon, 75 King William Street.

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The Voices and Faces Project

Have you ever worried that someone you know - a friend, neighbour, co-worker or relative is experiencing abuse or violence?

Neighbours, Friends and Families is a public awareness campaign to help people recognize the warning signs of abuse so they can help someone close to them.