MYTH: Only young, attractive women are sexually assaulted. REALITY: Nobody is immune to sexual assault. Women and men, children and seniors, the disabled - people who have been sexually assaulted or sexually abused are found in every Alberta City and hamlet, in every cultural and demographic segment of our society. The vast majority of sexual... Continue Reading →

MYTH: Sexual assault usually occurs in a dark, isolated location. REALITY: More than half of all sexual assaults take place in the victim's own home, or within 1.6 kilometres of it. Another 20% of sexual assaults happen in the home of a friend, neighbour or relative.    

MYTH: Sexual assault happens because sex-starved men can't control themselves. REALITY: Sexual assault is a devastating weapon used to dominate another person. For the offender, it's all about achieving a feeling of power and control, not about lust or uncontrollable sexual desires. Sexual assault is a brutal crime of violence, yet it's usually committed by... Continue Reading →