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<a href="https://vip.sites.olt.ubc.ca/2012/10/31/freda-conference-announcement-nov-7-9-in-vancouver/" title="FREDA Conference Announcement: Nov 7-9 in Vancouver"><img src="https://vip.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2012/10/FREDA-Centre-150x150.png" alt="FREDA Conference Announcement: Nov 7-9 in Vancouver" class="thumbnail thumbnail " /></a>

FREDA Conference Announcement: Nov 7-9 in Vancouver

By elainealpert on October 31, 2012

Apologies for the late notice about this upcoming important conference: Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence: Exploring the Continuum of Violence Against Women and Girls Nov 7-9 Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown (1128 W. Hastings) Conference website: http://fredacentre.com/events/ *****REGISTRATION CLOSES at NOON on FRIDAY NOV 2 so don’t delay if you intend to register.

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<a href="https://vip.sites.olt.ubc.ca/2012/10/29/facebook-as-a-tool-for-child-sex-traffickers/" title="Facebook as a tool for child sex traffickers"><img src="https://vip.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2012/10/FB-Dislike-150x150.png" alt="Facebook as a tool for child sex traffickers" class="thumbnail thumbnail " /></a>

Facebook as a tool for child sex traffickers

By elainealpert on October 29, 2012

Another heartbreaking use of modern technology to victimize vulnerable children.  What suggestions do you have for intervention and prevention? http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/technolog/facebook-used-kidnap-traffic-indonesian-girls-1B6737538

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<a href="https://vip.sites.olt.ubc.ca/2012/10/24/pregnancies-resulting-from-rape-part-of-gods-plan/" title="Pregnancies resulting from rape – part of God’s plan?"><img src="https://vip.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2012/10/StateTreasurerRichardMourdock-150x150.jpg" alt="Pregnancies resulting from rape – part of God’s plan?" class="thumbnail thumbnail " /></a>

Pregnancies resulting from rape – part of God’s plan?

By elainealpert on October 24, 2012

I came across this story earlier today and have been absolutely horrified and unable to stop thinking about it. I wanted to share this with you to spark a discussion on the comment made by this politician. How can someone possibly think like this? What implications would a comment like this have on a person […]

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<a href="https://vip.sites.olt.ubc.ca/2012/10/23/jimmy-savile-tv-icon-sex-abuse-scandal-rocks-the-bbc/" title="Jimmy Savile – TV icon sex-abuse scandal rocks the BBC"><img src="https://vip.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2012/10/Jimmy_Savile_PICT6249a.jpg" alt="Jimmy Savile – TV icon sex-abuse scandal rocks the BBC" class="thumbnail thumbnail " /></a>

Jimmy Savile – TV icon sex-abuse scandal rocks the BBC

By elainealpert on October 23, 2012

There is no limit to the stories of sexual predators or to the “respected” institutions that have enabled predators to continue either by looking the other way or by actively abetting them.  See the latest at: http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/23/world/europe/uk-savile-bbc-scandal/index.html?hpt=hp_t1 and let log on with your thoughts. October 28, 2012 follow-up story on CNN.com: http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/28/world/europe/uk-savile-investigation/index.html?hpt=hp_t3 (Photo attribution for post image: By Jmb […]

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<a href="https://vip.sites.olt.ubc.ca/2012/10/18/gender-aftershocks-ongoing-sexual-violence-in-haiti/" title="Gender Aftershocks – Ongoing Sexual Violence in Haiti"><img src="https://vip.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2012/10/US_Navy_100120-N-3165S-275_Haitians_gather_on_the_streets_of_one_of_the_many_tent_cities_occupying_the_area_of_Leogane-150x150.jpg" alt="Gender Aftershocks – Ongoing Sexual Violence in Haiti" class="thumbnail thumbnail " /></a>

Gender Aftershocks – Ongoing Sexual Violence in Haiti

By elainealpert on October 18, 2012

This is a superb article written by Allie Torgan and published on October 18, 2012 at cnn.com  about the continuing scourge of sexual violence (both rape and also transactional survival sex) in displacement camps in Haiti.  There are also glimmers of hope for both reporting and for prevention.  What can be done both on the ground […]

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<a href="https://vip.sites.olt.ubc.ca/2012/10/15/malala-yousufzai/" title="Malala Yousufzai"><img src="https://vip.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2012/10/Defense.gov_News_Photo_020311-A-8773J-904-150x150.jpg" alt="Malala Yousufzai" class="thumbnail thumbnail " /></a>

Malala Yousufzai

By elainealpert on October 15, 2012

The horrific, premeditated attack on Malala Yousufzai and two of her schoolmates in Pakistan has riveted the world’s attention on the way girls and women are viewed and treated both in Pakistan and beyond, and on the urgent need to provide girls worldwide with both education and safety.  Please refer to the articles below and offer […]

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<a href="https://vip.sites.olt.ubc.ca/2012/10/11/cyberbullying-related-suicide-in-the-lower-mainland/" title="Amanda Todd – The Tipping Point Against Bullying?"><img src="https://vip.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2012/10/No-Bullying-150x150.jpg" alt="Amanda Todd – The Tipping Point Against Bullying?" class="thumbnail thumbnail " /></a>

Amanda Todd – The Tipping Point Against Bullying?

By elainealpert on October 11, 2012

This is so tragic and was so preventable – please read and comment on the series of articles surrounding Amanda Todd’s recent suicide. http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Social+media+networks+tell+story+Vancouver+area+teen+committed/7375941/story.html Here are some additional follow up stories: http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Bullied+teen+Amanda+Todd+took+life+Coroners+Service+confirms/7381793/story.html http://www.vancouversun.com/Opinion/Columnists/DAPHNE+BRAMHAM+Amanda+tormentors+were+worse+than+mere/7383600/story.html – This brief op-ed contains some key insights on the effects of early sexualization of girls in Canadian society. http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Amanda+Todd+case+shows+bullying+traumatize+teen+girls/7388944/story.html http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Amanda+Todd+Anti+bullying+programs+learn+from+campaign/7393762/story.html http://www.vancouversun.com/life/very+courageous+Amanda+Todd+father/7394530/story.html http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Bullying+Canada+breaking+point+says/7392590/story.html […]

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<a href="https://vip.sites.olt.ubc.ca/2012/10/02/rights-group-police-rape-woman-in-tunisia-then-charge-her-with-indecency/" title="Rights group: Police rape woman in Tunisia, then charge her with indecency"><img src="https://vip.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2012/10/Tunisia-Coat-of-Arms-150x150.png" alt="Rights group: Police rape woman in Tunisia, then charge her with indecency" class="thumbnail thumbnail " /></a>

Rights group: Police rape woman in Tunisia, then charge her with indecency

By elainealpert on October 2, 2012

Almost unbelievable.  Merits some serious discussion. http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/02/world/africa/tunisia-rape-protest/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

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<a href="https://vip.sites.olt.ubc.ca/2012/10/01/christopher-neil-swirly-face-pedophile-to-appear-in-richmond-court-five-years-after-thailand-arrest-vancouver-sun-october-1-2012/" title="Christopher Neil, “swirly face” pedophile, to appear in Richmond court five years after Thailand arrest (Vancouver Sun: October 1, 2012)"><img src="https://vip.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2012/10/Swirl1-150x150.png" alt="Christopher Neil, “swirly face” pedophile, to appear in Richmond court five years after Thailand arrest (Vancouver Sun: October 1, 2012)" class="thumbnail thumbnail " /></a>

Christopher Neil, “swirly face” pedophile, to appear in Richmond court five years after Thailand arrest (Vancouver Sun: October 1, 2012)

By elainealpert on October 1, 2012

Christopher Neil, “swirly face” pedophile, to appear in Richmond court five years after Thailand arrest Read more: http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Convicted+pedophile+Christopher+Neil+served+time+Thailand/7321113/story.html#ixzz284YEtyV6

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<a href="https://vip.sites.olt.ubc.ca/2012/09/27/victims-of-sexual-assault-in-the-us-military-say-brass-often-ignore-pleas-for-justice/" title="Victims of sexual assault in [the US] military say brass often ignore pleas for justice"><img src="https://vip.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2012/09/Eo-scale_of_justice-150x150.gif" alt="Victims of sexual assault in [the US] military say brass often ignore pleas for justice" class="thumbnail thumbnail " /></a>

Victims of sexual assault in [the US] military say brass often ignore pleas for justice

By elainealpert on September 27, 2012

What do you think?  Does this issue plague the Canadian military as well?  Weigh in with your comments. http://rockcenter.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/27/14123062-victims-of-sexual-assault-in-military-say-brass-often-ignore-pleas-for-justice?lite

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