Latest posts tagged with #virtualCoSA on Bluesky
We will continue to reach out to potential funders and apply for grants. We would like to continue offering this service to the communities that need support and healing.
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It’s assumed that people who work in the field of sexual offence prevention/reduction are not bothered by the offences: au contraire, friends. It’s just that ‘accountability’ is a much more valuable word when it comes to upholding society’s role in ensuring #nomorevictims
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We’re missing 94% of the assaults, and 58% of the complaints can retraumatise the victim by making them prove themselves in the court room. What will you do to help the victims?
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July is almost over, and it looks like Virtual CoSA is almost over, too. We haven't yet found further funding. If you know someone who would like to donate, please share the link! gofund.me/31bea670
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The stigma around sexual offending is such that researchers are ostracised for studying it, therapists are ostracised for treating offenders, and non-profits that support ex-offenders are denied funding.
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Virtual CoSA has a new letter of support! Go to www.virtualcosa.ca to read letters from organisations and individuals who believe we play a significant role in reducing recidivism. #VirtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #reducerecidivism #genderedviolence
Trans people experience a huge amount of sexual violence. If our society is to eliminate sexual violence, we must eliminate it for _everyone_, because no one is disposable.
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Society makes it extra difficult for males to express their emotions and speak up about any sexual harm they’ve experienced. Hold space for safe conversations about sexual violence.
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The rate of SA against Indigenous women is approximately THREE TIMES HIGHER than among non-Indigenous women. Teach your loved ones that absolutely no one is disposable.
(canadianwomen.org/the-facts/se...)
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Popular opinion is that women are the only ones who experience sexual harm. Not so. Check on your boys and men. Please.
(1in6.org)
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We must ensure people with disabilities are not bearing the burden of other people’s sexual needs if we’re to prevent sexual violence.
(www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/85-00...)
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Family, friends, acquaintances, and neighbours are more often the perpetrators of sexual harm than total strangers are. Reduce SA by teaching your community to not offend.
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We believe our clients should be able to face their victims in a Restorative Justice Circle and respond honestly to the questions. We are trained to deliver these materials, to prepare our clients for Restorative Justice. #CoSA #VirtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #restorativejustice
Sexual abuse in childhood is a major factor for future suicidal behaviour and can also be a source of post-traumatic stress disorder (www.suicideinfo.ca/local_resour...). #VirtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #restorativejustice
There are many reasons people don’t report sexual abuse, including fear of not being believed. It’s time to break the silence. Talk about sexual violence and sexual harm.
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Primary prevention is the best way to reduce SA. Tell people about resources like Talking for Change (talkingforchange.ca). Let's stop using minors to fulfill adult needs. We can change our society for the better. #VirtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #sexualviolencepreventionmonth
There are no monsters. The people who cause sexual harm are often the people we love. We can hold them accountable for the harm they've caused while still loving them. Break the silence: speak out. #CoSA #VirtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #sexualviolencepreventionmonth
In 2021, the federal government of Canada introduced the Reduction of Recidivism Framework Act, clearly identifying the need for post-incarceration support. Where’s the funding? laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/R-4...
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In the 16 months since we started meetings, Virtual CoSA has begun 21 Circles. Of those, 86% have proven fully effective. #CoSA #VirtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable
Virtual CoSA’s current source of funding runs out at the end of July. We’ve started a GoFundMe. Please share this link with anyone you think might be interested in donating: gofund.me/2e7c40b7
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We have a new video on YouTube! See what a volunteer says about working with Core Members and Circles of Support and Accountability. #virtualcosa #cosa #volunteering #nomorevictimsnooneisdisposable youtu.be/zESvb8p_12w?...
Sexual offending is always a choice. We don’t talk much about sexual offending (other than victim blaming). It’s time to bring sexual offending into the light. #CoSA #virtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #preventrecidivism #restorativejustice
Q: Why do you volunteer with CoSA?
A: "I was sexually assaulted when I was a teenager. For me, restorative justice is the best way to continue healing--and to heal the society that allowed this to happen to me." - a volunteer
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Everyone has a connection to sexual offending. Who’s yours? Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) can involve sexual offending. Perhaps you know someone who has been a perpetrator or victim of IPV.
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Everyone has a connection to sexual offending. Who’s yours? Perhaps you or someone you know has been a victim of a sexual offense. People of all ages and all genders can be victims of a sex crime. #CoSA #virtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #preventrecidivism #volunteersmakeadifference
Virtual CoSA Q&A Q: Why do you volunteer with CoSA? A: "I volunteer for COSA because the core members are individuals who have made poor choices and genuinely want to improve. COSA supports these core members by holding them accountable and helping them feel as emotionally secure as possible, thereby reducing the risk of reoffending."- a Volunteer
Q: Why do you volunteer with CoSA?
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