We need everyone to take action to create the massive culture change needed to move from a rape culture to a consent culture. Thing is, we don’t need to overthink the actions needed. It can be small everyday shifts that can bring about change.
Read MoreMen can play a huge role in ending gender-based violence. Men are part of a solution; That means being prepared to interrupt, stand up to, and prevent violence in the spaces we work, live, hang out, and study in.
Read MoreThis Friday, May 1, wear purple and let folks know why: No one asks to be sexually assaulted.
No matter how sexy someone is dressed. Not if they’ve had a drink. Not if they’re drunk. Not if they’ve had sex before. Not if they invited someone into their house or room. Not if they accepted a ride. Not if they’re on a date. No one ever asks to be sexually assaulted.
Read MoreDWS has some toys in storage that we’d much rather get into the hands of some awesome Dawson children.
Read MoreFeminist anthems to celebrate International Women’s Day 2020!
Read MoreA whole bunch of fancy links and videos that we promised to share with participants from our Listening to Disclosures workshops.
Read MoreWe’ve been doing some post-holiday cleaning around the shelter and found this 2013 calendar.
Recognize anyone?
Read MoreRoundup of useful links curated by Dawson Women’s Shelter.
Read MoreA group for youth 16-19 to explore consent and healthy sexuality.
Read MoreWe remember murdered women, children, and Two Spirit folks.
Read MoreOn December 6th every year, we gather to remember women and children who have been murdered.
Read MoreRemember the 2013 hit song ‘Blurred Lines’ that was mostly an instruction guide on how to sexually assault someone?
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