Sexual Violence and Trauma

  • Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough
    Book/Audiobook
    After experiencing sexual trauma, Artemesia uses artistic expression to heal and find a sense of comfort in her own body once again.
  • Healing Sex
    Book/Audiobook
    "Healing Sex" encourages women of any sexuality to view healing from a mind-body approach, validating trauma and encouraging forward movement.
  • Still Room for Hope
    Book/Audiobook
    According to GoodReads, this book is courageous and heartbreaking as Alisa's hope-filled account demonstrates that redemption is always possible and forgiveness can transform anyone.

  • Amelia Rising
    Helpline
    In addition to a 24/7 helpline, Amelia Rising provides counselling, resources, and support to anyone that has experienced sexual violence on their website.
  • MMIGW Support Line
    Helpline
    A support line for MMIGW ( Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls) through Health Canada that offers crisis support to families and victims of human trafficking or who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
  • Talk4Healing
    Helpline
    This helpline is available in a variety of different languages, including most Indigenous dialects, to help women who experience abuse or sexual violence.

  • Sexual Violence Prevention and Education (SVPE)
    Internal Resource
    Sexual Violence Prevention and Education works to build awareness about sexual violence and gender-based violence on campus and make accessible the supports and services for those who are affected.
  • Don on Duty
    Internal Resource (for those living in Residence)
    If you live in residence and need support, the Don on Duty can connect you with trained professionals in the Residence Life community. The Don on Duty contact information is posted in each residence complex lobby, under the emergency phones, and near the front desk.

    Don's contact for each residence:
    Chancellors House | 705-471-5314 
    Founders House | 705-471-5319 
    Governors House | 705-493-6478 
    Townhouse Residence Complex | 705-471-5312 

 

  • Share (2019)
    Movie
    "Share" explores the isolation a survivor of sexual violence feels and responds to the self-blaming or victim-blaming that many survivors face. Explicit triggering scenes can be found at 8:50-9:10 and 16:30-16:45 and harsh language and sexual content can be found throughout the film.
  • Ted Talk about Intimacy after Trauma
    Video
    Kat Smith's Ted Talk explores intimacy after experiencing trauma and suggests healing practices to cope.
  • The Freeze Response
    Video
    You might have heard of the "fight or flight" response but this video explores the "freeze" response
  • Nitinaht Chronicles
    Movie
    This feature documentary profiles an Aboriginal community coming to terms with a legacy of sexual abuse and family violence. With the hope and courage of participants, the powerful interviews in this film play a key role in helping the community overcome the cycle of abuse.

  • draw-the-line.ca (for supporters)
    Website
    This website is full of resources that you can use to promote a safer space as well as to engage in dialogue about sexual violence with those around you.
  • Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres
    Website
  • Beendigen
    Website
    A resource list to key Indigenous organizations whose purpose is to support Anishinaabek women who experience sexual violence and family trauma; scroll through these resources to find what may be helpful in your search for healing and support.

  • Article about Trauma
    Self-Help Worksheet or Module
    Read this article to identify or learn about healing strategies and techniques that survivors of sexual violence can use.
  • Pamphlet from SVPEC
    Self-Help Worksheet or Module
    The Nipissing University Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator has prepared a pamphlet you can use to access resources and learn more about the steps you can take after a disclosure.
  • Responding to Disclosures Training
    Self-Help Worksheet or Module
    This training module better equips you to response to disclosures about sexual violence and create a more conscious and safer community for survivors.