As of Jan 1 @McMasterU became smoke-free. Jamie-Lyn Minaker of Wellness4U from @MohawkCollege will be on site at the IAHS Feb 16 from 10 am to 12 pm to highlight 'Leave The Pack Behind' and other smoking cessation resources at the IAHS.
Myth: Individuals lie and make up stories about being sexually assaulted; and most reports of sexual assault turn out to be false.
Fact: Fewer than one in 10 sexual assault victims report the crime to the police. Approximately 2% of sexual assault reports are false.
MYTH: Sexual assault is most often committed by strangers. FACT: Someone known to the victim, including acquaintances, dating partners, and common-law or married partners, commit approximately 75% of sexual assaults. #themoreyouknow@Mohawk_Security@MohawkCollege
Myth: persons with disabilities are never victims of sexual violence Fact: individuals with disabilities are at high risk of experiencing sexual violence or assault. Those who live with mobility limitations are over two times more likely to be victims of sexual violence
Recovery Position 101: Raise the person’s closest arm above their head; Prepare to roll them towards you; Gently roll as a unit; Guide their head as you roll them; Tuck nearest hand under the cheek to help maintain head tilt; Tilt head to maintain airway; Check on them often.
How can YOU protect your drink? Never leave your drink unattended; Communicate with your friends to ensure that you are looking out for each other; Keep an eye out for any suspicious people who seem to be lingering; Stay with your group @Mohawk_Security@MohawkCollege
Myth: sexual assault only happens to women. Fact: not true. The majority of sexual assaults are committed against women by men, but people from all genders, from all backgrounds, have been/can be assaulted #themoreyouknow@MohawkCollege@MSAmohawk@MohawkLSC @Socialinctweets
Myth: Sexual assault only happens to women Fact: Not true. The majority of sexual assaults are committed against women by men, but people of all genders, from all backgrounds have been/can be assaulted.
Consent: refers to the voluntary act to engage in the sexual activity in question. It is the act of willingly agreeing to engage in a specific sexual behavior, and requires that a person is able to freely choose between two options: Yes and No. #consentissexy#practiceconsent