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Virtual Circles of Support and Accountability
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Based on restorative justice principles, Virtual CoSA supports sexual offenders as they reintegrate post-incarceration, ensuring they are equipped to make healthy choices and live out their commitment to a non-offending future.
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Virtual Circle Addendum to the CoSA Staff Handbook
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August 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Virtual CoSA Shared Information on Virtual Circles
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August 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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We will continue to reach out to potential funders and apply for grants. We would like to continue offering this service to the communities that need support and healing.
#CoSA #VirtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #restorativejustice
August 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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It’s assumed that people who work in the field of sexual offence prevention/reduction are not bothered by the offences: au contraire, friends. It’s just that ‘accountability’ is a much more valuable word when it comes to upholding society’s role in ensuring #nomorevictims
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August 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Word of the Day: Victim. While some people prefer the word “survivor”, we use “victim” to refer to the people our clients have caused harm to because, unfortunately, we can’t be sure the individual has survived the harm. #CoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #restorativejustice #wordoftheday
July 31, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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CoSA isn’t just a ‘hug-a-thug’ organisation. The individuals we support have family and friends. When we support the Core Member of the Circle and hold them accountable for their actions, we support everyone in their lives.
#CoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #sexualviolenceprevention
July 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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We’re missing 94% of the assaults, and 58% of the complaints can retraumatise the victim by making them prove themselves in the court room. What will you do to help the victims?
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July 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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July is almost over, and it looks like Virtual CoSA is almost over, too. We haven't yet found further funding. If you know someone who would like to donate, please share the link! gofund.me/31bea670

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July 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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The stigma around sexual offending is such that researchers are ostracised for studying it, therapists are ostracised for treating offenders, and non-profits that support ex-offenders are denied funding.
#CoSA #VirtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #restorativejustice #wordoftheday
July 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Many people are ignorant of the facts of sexual offending. Some people are willfully ignorant; others are ignorant because society doesn’t talk about sexual offending. To reduce sexual offending, we need to stop being ignorant of the facts.
#CoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #wordoftheday
July 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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THREAD: #MythBustingMonday

With all the information that is readily available on the Internet, it's becoming harder to spot misinformation... In the thread below is a common myth about misinformation, and the reality for Canadians.
July 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Virtual CoSA has a new letter of support! Go to www.virtualcosa.ca to read letters from organisations and individuals who believe we play a significant role in reducing recidivism. #VirtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #reducerecidivism #genderedviolence
June 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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About CoSA Canada's Understanding Sexual Harms Training Materials
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June 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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This survivor resolved her sexual assault case outside of court. She wants others to have that choice | CBC News
A coalition led by survivors of sexual violence is calling on the province to scrap a policy that stops prosecutors from referring sexual assault survivors to community justice programs.
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June 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Trans people experience a huge amount of sexual violence. If our society is to eliminate sexual violence, we must eliminate it for _everyone_, because no one is disposable.
#CoSA #VirtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #sexualviolencepreventionmonth
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May 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Our GoFundMe is still up. We're raising funds for the month of August. Please support us in preventing sexual reoffending.
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Donate to One Month of Virtual CoSA: No More Victims, organized by Sheila van den Heuvel-Collins
In our short period of operation, Virtual Circles of Support … Sheila van den Heuvel-Collins needs your support for One Month of Virtual CoSA: No More Victims
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May 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Society makes it extra difficult for males to express their emotions and speak up about any sexual harm they’ve experienced. Hold space for safe conversations about sexual violence.
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May 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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The rate of SA against Indigenous women is approximately THREE TIMES HIGHER than among non-Indigenous women. Teach your loved ones that absolutely no one is disposable.
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May 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Popular opinion is that women are the only ones who experience sexual harm. Not so. Check on your boys and men. Please.

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May 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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We must ensure people with disabilities are not bearing the burden of other people’s sexual needs if we’re to prevent sexual violence.
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May 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Family, friends, acquaintances, and neighbours are more often the perpetrators of sexual harm than total strangers are. Reduce SA by teaching your community to not offend.
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May 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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We believe our clients should be able to face their victims in a Restorative Justice Circle and respond honestly to the questions. We are trained to deliver these materials, to prepare our clients for Restorative Justice. #CoSA #VirtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #restorativejustice
May 9, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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Sexual abuse in childhood is a major factor for future suicidal behaviour and can also be a source of post-traumatic stress disorder (www.suicideinfo.ca/local_resour...). #VirtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #restorativejustice
May 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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There are many reasons people don’t report sexual abuse, including fear of not being believed. It’s time to break the silence. Talk about sexual violence and sexual harm.
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#CoSA #VirtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #sexualviolencepreventionmonth
May 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Primary prevention is the best way to reduce SA. Tell people about resources like Talking for Change (talkingforchange.ca). Let's stop using minors to fulfill adult needs. We can change our society for the better. #VirtualCoSA #nomorevictims #nooneisdisposable #sexualviolencepreventionmonth
May 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM