This tool provides you with testimonials that you may find useful in addressing the impact of sexual violence. The document contains three videos and five texts, allowing for a diversity of testimonials and covering a wide range of subjects. It is a more detailed complement to the Impacts of sexual violence poster.
This document makes the impact of sexual violence more concrete by featuring numerous examples. It illustrates the potential repercussions of sexual violence, the emotions experienced, the effect of defense mechanisms, the importance of the entourage, etc.
This resource has been designed to facilitate the mandate of sexual violence prevention workers who work with young people. It would be relevant to include it in your interventions, as it addresses the various consequences on physical, mental, cognitive, emotional and sexual health. In addition, concepts related to post-traumatic stress disorder are also presented.
The expertise of the YWCA Montreal
An expert in the creation of tools for youth workers, the YWCA Montreal creates content aimed at preventing violence and reducing social and gender inequalities. The creation of this informative document was made possible with funding from the Secrétariat à la condition féminine du Québec.