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Jan. 10 – Mar. 20, 2024: Crafternoon Tea at UTSC

We’re excited to share that Crafternoon Tea will be back at UTSC in 2024! Crafternoon Tea is an opportunity to disconnect in a safe, welcoming environment with snacks, tea or coffee, and (of course) crafts. These sessions are free and open to students, staff, and faculty at U of T. Register in advance to get […]

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Jan. 16 – Mar. 19, 2024: Crafternoon Tea is now at UTM!

We’re thrilled to announce that Crafternoon Tea is coming to Mississauga! Crafternoon Tea is an opportunity to disconnect in a safe, welcoming environment with snacks, tea or coffee, and (of course) crafts. These sessions are free and open to students, staff, and faculty at U of T. Register in advance to get reminders and suggest […]

December 6, 2023

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Care, Healing, and Justice: Addressing Transmisogyny and Ending Gender-Based Violence for All Please note that registration is required to attend the in-person event, and space is limited. On December 6, U of T joins communities across Canada in remembering the 14 women killed in a […]

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Dec. 1: Guided Healing Circle for South East Asian and East Asian Survivors with Bo Yih Thom (Virtual)

Join us from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. on December 1, 2023 for this closed session for South East Asian and East Asian survivors of sexual violence. This 2-hour virtual healing circle is a guided space where South East Asian and East Asian identified survivors of all genders can come together to share about the […]

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Nov. 21: Regulate Your Emotions with Vera Cheng and the Healing Hearts Survivor Group

Join us on Tuesday, November 21, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for this healing session with facilitator Vera Cheng. Have you ever heard the term “emotional roller coaster”? Sometimes our emotions can change quickly, from happy to sad, from angry to guilty. When we are in a difficult situation, we often react impulsively and […]

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Crafternoon Tea at UTSC

We’re thrilled to announce that Crafternoon Tea is coming to Scarborough! Crafternoon Tea is an opportunity to disconnect in a safe, welcoming environment with snacks, tea or coffee, and (of course) crafts. These sessions are open to students, staff, and faculty at U of T. Register in advance to get reminders and suggest future crafts, […]

#16Days Film Festival: Join Us for Moana on Nov. 27!

Join us for a Film Festival from November 23rd – November 30th in honour of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is an annual international campaign that begins on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and goes until December 10, Human […]

Oct. 17 – Oct. 31: Healing Through the Intersections Workshop Series (Virtual)

Healing Through the Intersections is an annual workshop series held in October that’s all about honouring and creating space for intersectional experiences of sexual violence and sexual harassment. Many (but not all) of the sessions are closed to survivors of specific identities, to allow participants to share experiences and build community in a safe and […]

Crafternoon Tea 2023 – 2024

A Monthly Drop-In Program with Art, Snacks, and Community Crafternoon Tea is back! Join this monthly drop-in program where we’ll explore our creativity, build community, and expand our understanding of grounding strategies through art and tactile activities. Crafternoon Tea is an opportunity to disconnect in a safe, welcoming environment with snacks, tea or coffee, and […]

#CheckInForConsent postcards and posters on the SVPS Centre boardroom table. One reads "So you wanna share a photo - do you have consent?" The other reads: "So you wanna hug a friend - do you have consent?"

3 Ways to Take Action for Consent Awareness Week

Consent Awareness Week is an educational initiative held at universities across the country. The week is an opportunity for campus communities to create a dialogue about consent, pleasure, relationships and increase understanding of sexual violence. It’s also an opportunity to raise awareness of on- and off-campus services. This year we are again taking the lead of student […]