Episode 375: On Gender Based and Sexual Violence Prevention

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 operate 24/7. Thank you for listening and we hope you’ll join us again next time. If you would like to provide feedback on this episode, past episodes, or request future content, you can do so using the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8.