Town of Bonnyville – Proclamation – Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Whereas Sexual Assault Awareness Month is intended to draw attention to the fact that sexual
violence is widespread and impacts every community member; and
Whereas approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men will experience sexual violence in their
lifetime; and
Whereas most victims of sexual violence are under the age of 25, know the person who
attacked them and do not report the crime to the police; and
Whereas the prevalence of all gender-based violence, including domestic violence and sexual
assault, has tragically increased during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
Whereas victims of sexual violence are some of the most vulnerable and silent people in society
and it is always the right time to ask questions to learn about the services for victims and their
families; and
Whereas no one person, organization, agency or community can eliminate sexual violence on
their own and we must work together to educate our community about sexual violence
prevention, supporting survivors, and speaking out against harmful attitudes and actions; and
Now Therefore I, Mayor Elisa Brosseau, do hereby proclaim May 2024 as Sexual Assault
Awareness Month in the Town of Bonnyville and urge all residents of our community to learn
more about sexual assault, abuse and violence and become active participants in eliminating
these crimes.