Post-secondary supports to end sexual violence

CHILLIWACK — With the dawn of a new semester, the B.C. government is working to support students in creating safe, inclusive, and welcoming spaces for them.

Anne Kang, Minister of Education, said it is important for students to participate in school activities without worrying about their safety.

“We’re continuing to work with students, faculty, staff, and the many student associations and groups to fund and support a range of initiatives to raise awareness and prevent and respond to sexualized violence,” she said.

The federal government is providing $500,000 to address sexualized violence at B.C. post-secondary institutions. This funding will improve and expand the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Training Series to address gaps when it comes to the safety of students, specifically Indigenous students, graduate students, and international students, as well as sexualized violence through digital communications.