Lanark County Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Program

05/11/2026

05/08/2026

Silence is often misunderstood.

It's not weakness.
It's not consent.
It's not "moving on."

For many survivors, silence is a response to not being believed, being blamed, or being dismissed when they tried to speak.

If we want survivors to speak, we have to change how they are treated when they do.

05/06/2026

During Sexual Violence Prevention Month, we focus on prevention through education, early intervention, and supporting safe communities.

05/05/2026

Today is Red Dress Day - The National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit People. Swipe through to learn the sobering statistics and how you can help.







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Statistics & Content: Red Dress Day Toolkit

05/05/2026

May is Sexual Assault Prevention Month.

A time to raise awareness, challenge harmful norms, and stand with survivors in our community. Prevention starts with conversations, accountability, and collective action—and every voice matters.

Throughout May, LCIHCS is hosting and participating in events across our region. We hope you’ll join us, learn with us, and show your support. And if you’re driving down Bridge Street in Carleton Place, keep an eye out for our “We Stand With Survivors” banner flying for the first half of the month 💜

What’s happening this month:
May 5
Mississippi Mills Red Dress Day Event
Mississippi Mills Public Library (155 High St, Almonte)
LCIHCS Craft | 2–5 PM

May 8
Beyond Borders: Uniting in Grassroots Work to End Gender-Based Violence (Webinar)
9:30–11:30 AM
Register: https://bit.ly/4edd2XU

May 9
Smiths Falls Red Dress Event
2 PM at the Bandshell (77 Beckwith St. N.)

May 16
Breaking the Silence: Solar Prints and Storytelling Event
10 AM–12 PM
Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (3 Rosamond St E, Almonte)
Register: https://bit.ly/4sWItJn

May 29
Golf Fore Change Charity Golf Tournament
11 AM–7 PM
Mississippi Golf Club (341 Wilson St, Almonte)
Register: https://bit.ly/4cO4Ri3

All Month
🎧 NEW episodes of our RAGE Podcast — wherever you listen!

Let’s stand together—not just this month, but every day—to prevent sexual violence and support survivors.

05/02/2026

Together, as one team, we can protect children from sexual exploitation.

Every Fan. Every Visitor. Every Business. Everybody has a role.

Look for warning signs:
💵 Adults offering money, gifts, or alcohol to children
😟 Children appearing fearful, disoriented, or under the influence
🚫 Inappropriate interactions between adults and children

Trust your instincts, follow the team manual, and report warning signs as quickly as possible.

👉 https://bit.ly/WeProtectChildren

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

Our vision is that we all live, work and play in a community that embraces restorative practices to repair harm, build community connections and strengthen relationships.

12/31/2025

Consent is:

Voluntary: It must be freely given, not coerced.

Enthusiastic & Affirmative: A clear "yes" is needed, not just an absence of "no".

Ongoing: Consent for one act doesn't imply consent for others or future acts; it must be given for each step.

Specific: Consenting to one thing (like kissing) isn't consent to something else (like in*******se).

Revocable: Anyone can change their mind and withdraw consent at any time, and the activity must stop immediately.

Informed: The person must understand what they are consenting to.

Consent is NOT present:

If someone is unconscious or asleep.

If they are incapacitated by alcohol or drugs.

If they are manipulated through power, authority, or threats.

If they are too young (age of consent in Canada is 16).

If they are silent, passive, or just not resisting.

Contact us 24hrs, 7 days a week at 613-284-6656.

12/24/2025

Wishing our community a safe and peaceful holiday season.

12/06/2025

Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This year marks 36 years since the murder of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal.

Today is about remembering the 14 young women who were killed, as well as remembering all those who have experienced gender-based violence and whose lives have been taken by gender-based violence. It is about taking action to eradicate gender-based violence in our communities.

Ways to take action:
- Educate yourself and others on gender-based violence
- Centre the voices of survivors
- Speak up against harmful behaviours
- Believe survivors and educate yourself on how to best support someone who is experiencing gender-based violence

Join Lanark County Interval House for the December 6th National Vigil at 1pm in Perth at the Women’s Monument, outside the Crystal Palace.