Sexual Violence and Trauma

Books

	Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough Book/Audiobook After experiencing sexual trauma, Artemesia uses artistic expression to heal and find a sense of comfort in her own body once again.
	Healing Sex Book/Audiobook "Healing Sex" encourages women of any sexuality to view healing from a mind-body approach, validating trauma and encouraging forward movement.
	Still Room for Hope Book/Audiobook According to GoodReads, this book is courageous and heartbreaking as Alisa's hope-filled account demonstrates that redemption is always possible and forgiveness can transform anyone.

Helplines

	Amelia Rising Helpline In addition to a 24/7 helpline, Amelia Rising provides counselling, resources, and support to anyone that has experienced sexual violence on their website.
	MMIGW Support Line Helpline A support line for MMIGW ( Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls) through Health Canada that offers crisis support to families and victims of human trafficking or who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
	Talk4Healing Helpline This helpline is available in a variety of different languages, including most Indigenous dialects, to help women who experience abuse or sexual violence.

Internal Services

	Sexual Violence Prevention and Education (SVPE ) Internal Resource Sexual Violence Prevention and Education works to build awareness about sexual violence and gender-based violence on campus and make accessible the supports and services for those who are affected.
	Don on Duty Internal Resource (for those living in Residence) If you live in residence and need support, the Don on Duty can connect you with trained professionals in the Residence Life community. The Don on Duty contact information is posted in each residence complex lobby, under emergency phones, and near the front desk of each residence.

Videos and Movies

	Share (2019) Movie "Share" explores the isolation a survivor of sexual violence feels and responds to the self-blaming or victim-blaming that many survivors face. Explicit triggering scenes can be found at 8:50-9:10 and 16:30-16:45 and harsh language and sexual content can be found throughout the film.
	Ted Talk about Intimacy after Trauma Video Kat Smith's Ted Talk explores intimacy after experiencing trauma and suggests healing practices to cope.
	The Freeze Response Video You might have heard of the "fight or flight" response but this video explores the "freeze" response
	Nitinaht Chronicles Movie This feature documentary profiles an Aboriginal community coming to terms with a legacy of sexual abuse and family violence. With the hope and courage of participants, the powerful interviews in this film play a key role in helping the community overcome the cycle of abuse.

Websites

	draw-the-line.ca (for supporters) Website This website is full of resources that you can use to promote a safer space as well as to engage in dialogue about sexual violence with those around you.
	Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres Website
	The Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Website Male survivors often feel like sexual violence resources are not available to them so the Ontario government created this page with some facts and helplines that male survivors can use.
	Beendigen Website A resource list to key Indigenous organizations whose purpose is to support Anishinaabek women who experience sexual violence and family trauma; scroll through these resources to find what may be helpful in your search for healing and support.

Worksheets

	Article about Trauma Self-Help Worksheet or Module Read this article to identify or learn about healing strategies and techniques that survivors of sexual violence can use.
	Pamphlet from SVPEC Self-Help Worksheet or Module The Nipissing University Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator has prepared a pamphlet you can use to access resources and learn more about the steps you can take after a disclosure.
	Responding to Disclosures Training Self-Help Worksheet or Module This training module better equips you to response to disclosures about sexual violence and create a more conscious and safer community for survivors.

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