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How to help people who have experienced, or are in danger of experiencing, sexual violence.
Call 911 to help someone who is in immediate danger, or when you do not feel safe stepping in to help someone.
Everyone can play a part in preventing sexual harassment and assault.
Sexual violence, whether it is unwanted touching, inappropriate comments or the expectation of sex, is never okay. It is a human rights violation – and it is illegal.
You can be an ally and support survivors by:
Even as a bystander, you can help stop sexual violence, sexual harassment and sexual assault.
Remember the 4 D’s as a way to intervene:
Source: The above list was adapted from the 5-Minute Friend training offered by the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton.
Besides the 4 D’s, you can intervene in these ways:
If you have experienced sexual violence and need help, see Sexual violence – Get help.
Anyone who suspects a child or youth is being abused, neglected or sexually exploited has a legal responsibility to report it.
By calling either the:
To find out more about what to do if you suspect a child or youth is being abused, neglected or sexually exploited, see Find supports for child abuse, neglect and sexual exploitation.
People with developmental disabilities are often at greater risk of being abused or taken advantage of by others. Abuse occurs when another person does something that harms or may harm you or others.
The warning signs of sexual abuse include:
To find out how to prevent, report and respond to the suspected abuse of anyone supported by the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program, see PDD – How to stay safe.
Elder abuse is any action or inaction that jeopardizes the health or well-being of an older adult. It can take several forms, including:
To find out how to recognize the signs of elder abuse and report it, see Elder abuse – Get help.
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