L'association canadienne contre le harcèlement criminel (ACCHC)
We know the legal system will not solve the issue of stalking and there's a long road ahead but while we're stuck in this carceral system, let's minimize harm and save lives. ✊
We know the legal system will not solve the issue of stalking and there's a long road ahead but while we're stuck in this carceral system, let's minimize harm and save lives. ✊
Fewer than 40% of countries have laws protecting women from cyber harassment or cyber stalking. This leaves 44% of the world’s women and girls without access to legal protection.
Fewer than 40% of countries have laws protecting women from cyber harassment or cyber stalking. This leaves 44% of the world’s women and girls without access to legal protection.
We're grateful to the production company Forté Entertainment for reaching out to include us as one of their resources for Canadian viewers.
We're grateful to the production company Forté Entertainment for reaching out to include us as one of their resources for Canadian viewers.
Did you know that in Canada, 1 in 5 victims/survivors of stalking is ALSO physically assaulted by their stalker? If your stalker is an ex-partner, this is even more likely to be the case.
Did you know that in Canada, 1 in 5 victims/survivors of stalking is ALSO physically assaulted by their stalker? If your stalker is an ex-partner, this is even more likely to be the case.
Did you know that 8 out of 10 victims/survivors of stalking in Canada are women? Additionally, 9 out of 10 stalkers are men.
Stalking is a gendered crime!
Did you know that 8 out of 10 victims/survivors of stalking in Canada are women? Additionally, 9 out of 10 stalkers are men.
Stalking is a gendered crime!
Did you know that in Canada, girls and young women under 25 have the highest rates of sexual assault AND criminal harassment?
All girls deserve a life free from violence ❤️🩹
Did you know that in Canada, girls and young women under 25 have the highest rates of sexual assault AND criminal harassment?
All girls deserve a life free from violence ❤️🩹
A time for celebration AND resistance ✊
A time for celebration AND resistance ✊
#VotonsPourEliminerLaVFG
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#VotonsPourEliminerLaVFG
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We CAN #VoteToEndGBV
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We CAN #VoteToEndGBV
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Visibility can be powerful but it can also be dangerous.
American research has found that 1 in 7 trans/non-binary undergraduate students were victims of stalking compared to 1 in 17 cisgender undergraduate students.
Visibility can be powerful but it can also be dangerous.
American research has found that 1 in 7 trans/non-binary undergraduate students were victims of stalking compared to 1 in 17 cisgender undergraduate students.
30 years ago today, she was murdered by her stalker.
Selena was only 23 years old.
30 years ago today, she was murdered by her stalker.
Selena was only 23 years old.
You will see lots of messaging about registering to vote, but that is a choice - not a necessity.
If being on the registry is a safety concern for you, you can just show up with ID and vote on the spot. It's your right!
You will see lots of messaging about registering to vote, but that is a choice - not a necessity.
If being on the registry is a safety concern for you, you can just show up with ID and vote on the spot. It's your right!
We are an organization that represents all victims of stalking but that doesn't mean we ignore the statistical reality.
In Canada, 9 out of 10 stalkers are men and 8 out of 10 victims are women.
We deserve better!
We are an organization that represents all victims of stalking but that doesn't mean we ignore the statistical reality.
In Canada, 9 out of 10 stalkers are men and 8 out of 10 victims are women.
We deserve better!
If you don't feel safe being on the registry or getting a voter card mailed to your house feels too dangerous, just show up with picture ID that has your address on it.
And voilà! Democracy protected! 🗳️
If you don't feel safe being on the registry or getting a voter card mailed to your house feels too dangerous, just show up with picture ID that has your address on it.
And voilà! Democracy protected! 🗳️
This can make it hard for victims of stalking to spot red flags. It can make it difficult to understand your fears because "shouldn't I be flattered? Isn't obsession a sign of devotion?"
Obsession is #NotRomantic
This can make it hard for victims of stalking to spot red flags. It can make it difficult to understand your fears because "shouldn't I be flattered? Isn't obsession a sign of devotion?"
Obsession is #NotRomantic
Relationships built on consent, trust, respect and shared interests? Huge fans!
Framing obsession, persistence and boundary violations as a sign of devotion? Hard no!
Stop romanticizing harmful behaviour.
Stalking is #NotRomantic!
Relationships built on consent, trust, respect and shared interests? Huge fans!
Framing obsession, persistence and boundary violations as a sign of devotion? Hard no!
Stop romanticizing harmful behaviour.
Stalking is #NotRomantic!
The way people throw around the word "stalking" makes it difficult for survivors to be believed because "Hey, haven't we all done a little light stalking in our day?!"
+ your ex is allowed to move on! They, and their future partners, don't deserve harassment as a result.
The way people throw around the word "stalking" makes it difficult for survivors to be believed because "Hey, haven't we all done a little light stalking in our day?!"
+ your ex is allowed to move on! They, and their future partners, don't deserve harassment as a result.
27 février 2025 : Votez !
Si un candidat frappe à votre porte ou si vous avez la possibilité d'assister au débat de vos candidats, demandez-leur :
27 février 2025 : Votez !
Si un candidat frappe à votre porte ou si vous avez la possibilité d'assister au débat de vos candidats, demandez-leur :
February 27, 2025 : Get out the vote!
If a candidate comes knocking at your door or you're able to attend your local candidates' debate, ask them :
February 27, 2025 : Get out the vote!
If a candidate comes knocking at your door or you're able to attend your local candidates' debate, ask them :
A big question we see a lot in our work is whether or not to block the person harassing you.
If you block, you set a clear boundary with the harasser & are not subjected to harassment.
But by blocking them, you also can't document the harassment!
A big question we see a lot in our work is whether or not to block the person harassing you.
If you block, you set a clear boundary with the harasser & are not subjected to harassment.
But by blocking them, you also can't document the harassment!
The best allies are those that can read between the lines!
The best allies are those that can read between the lines!
88% of victims in Canada are stalked by someone they know. When stories about stalking hit the news or are featured in movies and TV, they tend to be stories focusing on strangers.
But most victims know the person harming them.
88% of victims in Canada are stalked by someone they know. When stories about stalking hit the news or are featured in movies and TV, they tend to be stories focusing on strangers.
But most victims know the person harming them.
Rarely does 'domestic violence' actually stay in the domestic sphere. It often leads to harassment & stalking in the workplace.
Workplaces have a legal responsibility to keep their employees safe.
Full report : www.uwo.ca/projects/her...
Rarely does 'domestic violence' actually stay in the domestic sphere. It often leads to harassment & stalking in the workplace.
Workplaces have a legal responsibility to keep their employees safe.
Full report : www.uwo.ca/projects/her...