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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it no shortage of tragic consequences, including an increase in child sexual abuse, according to sexual assault service organizations across Saskatchewan.
“There has been an increase in calls from our member agencies … and we are anticipating even a further increase once communities begin to reopen,” said Ashley Kilback, communications specialist with Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan (SASS) in an interview Monday.
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It’s why this year’s Sexual Violence Awareness Week, May 17-21 campaign focuses on creating a culture of belief around child sex abuse in Saskatchewan. With the slogan Champions for Children, SASS and its member agencies aim to educate community caregivers on the realties of child sexual abuse and raise awareness for the signs and b