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New Sexual Violence Support Guide Launched for Perth and Huron Counties

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Huron and Perth Counties are launching a new sexual violence support guide for children and youth.

This guide is designed to support professionals responding to disclosures of sexual violence involving children and youth.

This guide has been launched with support from;

  • Artemis Huron (formerly Huron Women’s Shelter)
  • Avon Maitland District School Board
  • Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board
  • Huron‑Perth Children’s Aid Society
  • Huron and Perth Ontario Provincial Police
  • Huron Perth Public Health
  • Optimism Place Women’s Shelter and Support Services
  • Stratford Police Service
  • Victim Services Huron Perth

Statistics Canada says youth aged 12 to 17 accounted for 30 per cent of police reported sexual assault victims in 2022, highlighting the increased vulnerability of young people and the urgent need for early, coordinated support.