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Provides information on sexual assault and sexual abuse, including potential warning signs of sexual assault, and information on preventing and recovering from sexual assault or sexual abuse.
Explains sexual assault as defined in Canadian law. Lists and discusses specific 'date rape' drugs. Offers practical advice to those who suspect they might have been drugged and sexually assaulted. Outlines the seven steps to prevent a sexual assault.
Source: Canadian Health Network
Sexual abuse is an abuse of power. It can include unwanted sexual touching, rape or attempted rape, date rape, forcing someone to have sexual intercourse or engage in any sexually related activity while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and sexual exploitation through prostitution or pornography. A person can also be sexually abused without being touched—if the person is forced to watch sexual acts, movies, or read pornographic material.
Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
If someone you know has been sexually assaulted, she will have many things to deal with.
Source: Women's Health Matters
Date rape drugs include a number of substances that can have many different effects on the body. Know what these are and how to protect yourself.
Source: Thunder Bay District Health Unit
Sex is an intimate act; sexual assault is not. It's about power, fear and control. A victim could be beaten, injured or even killed during a sexual assault, and if they drink alcohol spiked with a "date-rape" drug, they could overdose and possibly die.
Source: The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Sexual abuse and exploitation of children and youth occurs when an older child, adolescent or adult takes advantage of a younger child or youth for sexual purposes, including for participation in prostitution, pornographic performances and in the production of pornography.
Source: Department of Justice Canada
All women are at risk of experiencing acts of violence, and women are more likely to be assaulted by someone they know
Source: Canadian Health Network
This booklet addresses some of the most common questions and concerns of adult male survivors of sexual abuse. It includes information about how to recognize sexual abuse, how to get help, what to expect from counselling, and how to tell a partner.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
Information related to this topic.
Source: Canada Health Portal
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