Series of Whistler events happening for Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign

Whistler

2023-03-27 14:29 PDT

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an annual April campaign to raise awareness and educate people about preventing sexual violence.

The Sea to Sky RCMP - Whistler Detachment, and the Resort Municipality of Whistler, are honouring those who have died from sexual violence; and supporting survivors of sexual assault and victims who continue to be targeted for these violent crimes.

To raise awareness about sexual violence, the Fitzsimmons Bridge will be lit in a teal colour for all of April. Local RCMP members will be wearing teal coloured ribbons and coordinating a series of events throughout the month.

To start the campaign, Whistler Community Services is hosting a free event, Parenting Today’s Teens. Constable Guneet Pannu and a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner will be participating in the event where parents and community members are invited to attend.

• Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
• Time: 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
• Location: 8000 Nesters Rd., Whistler
• To Register: Visit the Eventbrite website Parenting Today’s Teens

Further resources:

• To support sexual assault victims and survivors, visit BC RCMP
• On when reporting to police, visit the Province of BC
• On third party reporting, visit Province of BC
• Specific to the Sea to Sky area, visit HSWC

Stay tuned for announcements about further community-oriented events for this campaign.

Released by

Cpl. Angela Kermer

Email: EDIV_S2SMediaRelations@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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