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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

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
If you live in residence and have experienced trauma, the Don on Duty can connect you with trained professionals in the Residence Life community

Podcast

After: Surviving sexual assault
Podcast
Oral storytelling allows survivors to share their trauma and coping mechanisms in two parts in this podcast series; please consider the trigger warnings on the website before listening to any of the episodes.

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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