purple represents female youth aged between 11 and 24.
83% of all police-reported domestic assaults are against women
Over 80% of victims of dating violence are female.
According to police, men (49%) and women (51%) in Canada are equally at risk of violent victimization. However, men are much more likely to be assaulted by a stranger or someone from outside their family, while women are much more likely to be assaulted by someone they know.
If you experience sexual assault we can support you. If you also choose to go to the police we can support you. If you dont want to report you dont have to. You can still come talk with a counsellor.
Youth are more likely to experience assault and violence.
The ways in which youth are being bullied, harrassed and abused are changing.
Cyber-bullying, Sexting, Photos being put online, stalking online
It's a Crime! Physical violence is a crime! Harrassment and emotional abuse can also be considered a crime! Relational violence is also a crime! Sexual assault and rape are crimes.
If you feel someone is bullying you or harrassing you and you'r not sure if its a crime you can ask victim services.
Keep a record of any contacts, email, text conversations.
We can make sure you know your rights as a vitim of violence or abuse.
If you experience violence or abuse we can help or go to the support page.