Resources on Daily Calls to Action
Day 1 – Monday, Oct 24: It Starts With You to Learn
The call to action is to learn about the realities and impact of interpersonal violence and abuse – specifically through data, statistical, narrative, and evidence-based information.
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Learn about intimate partner or spousal in statics Canada. Spousal violence in Canada, 2019 (statcan.gc.ca)
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Learn about men as Victims, Research done in Saskatchewan: Research Reports - RESOLVE SK - University of Saskatchewan (usask.ca)
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Violence facing LGBTQ people: The Daily — Sexual minority people almost three times more likely to experience violent victimization than heterosexual people (statcan.gc.ca)
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Learn about Saskatchewan women experiencing a rate of interpersonal violence four times the national rate: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/85-002-x/2018001/article/54960/s9-eng.htm
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Facts about Gender-Based Violence: Gender Based Violence in Canada | Learn the Facts (canadianwomen.org)
Day 2 – Tuesday, Oct 25: It Starts With You to Know the Signs
The call to action is to know the signs about the realities and challenges of interpersonal violence and abuse – specifically through training, educational resources, and listening to people with lived experiences.
Sometimes it is hard to know if what you are experiencing in a relationship is healthy or not. Healthy relationships are based on equality, fairness, trust and partnership. Unhealthy relationships involve the use of various tactics to achieve power, control, and dominance.
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Understanding and Building Healthy Relationships, a First Nations Violence Prevention Guide: sâkîyıso | Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (fsin.ca)
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You Are Not Alone:  A toolkit for Aboriginal women escaping domestic violence, Native Women’s Association of Canada/L’Association des Femmes Autochtones du Canada
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Getting Out Guide: A Process Learned from the Courage & Wisdom of Survivors, Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan SPCA and STOPS to Violence  
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Consent at Every Age: The Conversation You Should Have with Your Kids (healthline.com)
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Find nearby shelters and resources: About - ShelterSafe
Day 3 – Wednesday, Oct 26: It Starts With You to Speak Up
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The call to action is to Speak Up when you witness violence. Bystanders and Informal/Natural Supports play a key role in preventing, discouraging, and/or intervening when an act of violence or abuse has the potential to occur.
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211 Saskatchewan is a free, confidential service that connects people to services and supports across Saskatchewan.  You can search an online database or connect with someone by phone, text or web chat. 
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How You can Identify and Help People at Risk of Domestic Violence | Neighbours, Friends and Families  Neighbours, Friends and Families – Western University
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Find Support – 2SLGBTQ: Find Support - Gender Based Violence Project (gbvproject.ca)
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How to communicate with an employee at risk, Neighbours, Friends and Families – Western University
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Responding to a Sexual Assault Disclosure: Practice Tips, Ending Violence Association of Canada
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Day 4 – Thursday, Oct 27: It Starts With You to Act
The call to action is to Act when you witness violence or abuse. It can be difficult to intervene – knowing what to say or do makes it easier.
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What to Do When You Witness Inappropriate Work Behaviour in SK, EnoughAlready
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Child Abuse and Neglect and Child Protection, Government of Saskatchewan
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Respect in Sport Activity Leaders Training, Respect Group Inc.
Day 5 – Friday, Oct 28: It Starts With You to be the Change
The call to action is to be the Change by taking the initiative to actively contribute to safe, healthy, vibrant communities.
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Practice community care and action: Reconciliation Canada’s Community Action Toolkits
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Understanding and Building Healthy Relationships, a First Nations Violence Prevention Guide: sâkîyıso | Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (fsin.ca)
