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Disposability and distancing from collective complicity

Screenshot of ABC news story on launch of "Time's Up" campaign, from Time's Up website https://www.timesupnow.com. Image shows faces of Hollywood actresses behind the launch of the campaign.

In October 2017, two major media outlets simultaneously published statements by dozens of famous actresses naming that they had experienced sexual harassment and assault by powerful Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. Since that time many survivors have come forward sharing their

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Why voting “Yes for AVP” matters to me

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I first heard about AVP 20 years ago, when a co-worker told me about a study that estimated between 17-25% of women attending UVic would experience sexual assault during their time as a student. This study was what led to

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Eight ways you can support “Yes for AVP”

Vote yes for AVP

On November 8th and 9th, UVic undergraduate students have the chance to vote for an increase in financial support to the Anti-Violence Project. Voting yes for AVP means more resources for support, education, and advocacy to end sexualized and gender-based

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    • Territory Acknowledgement
    • Our services
      ▼
      • Team
      • History
      • Finances
      • Career
    • Contact and Support Hours
    • Website and Social Media Policy
    • Location and Accessibility
  • Support
    ▼
    • Emergency Information, Organizations, and Resources
    • Some things to consider if you have recently been sexually assaulted
    • Safety Planning
    • Video Support
    • On-Campus Resources at the University of Victoria
    • Off-Campus Organizations in Victoria
      ▼
      • Links to organizations, groups and websites
    • Reporting
    • How to Support
      ▼
      • Support if you have caused harm
  • Workshops
    ▼
    • Workshop: Understanding Consent Culture
    • Workshop: Supporting a Survivor
  • Get involved
    ▼
    • AVP Newsletter
    • Volunteering with the Anti-Violence Project
    • Men’s Circle at UVic
    • Sexualized Violence Awareness Week
  • Blog
    ▼
    • Commentary
    • News & updates
  • Resources
    ▼
    • Anti-Oppressive Practices
      ▼
      • Glossary
      • Consent
      • Library
      • Sex Positivity
      • Reproductive Justice
      • Resistance
    • Prevention
      ▼
      • Sexualized Harassment
      • Bystander Intervention
      • Myths and Realities
      • Men’s Circle Resources
      • Support from AVP for prevention events
    • Media
      ▼
      • Make Your Own
      • Media Faves
      • Print Resources
      • AVP gear