Alberta’s Hidden Crisis: SACE Campaign Exposes Survivor Waitlists
Hundreds of plush teddy bears, each adorned with a simple teal ribbon, have become the silent, powerful face of a growing crisis in Alberta.
Hundreds of plush teddy bears, each adorned with a simple teal ribbon, have become the silent, powerful face of a growing crisis in Alberta.
May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month and it's something nearly half of Albertans have experienced. Still, it's not easy to get the help survivors need. The Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton wants to talk about how many are still waiting to access support, and has launched a campaign called Out in the Open. Lena Betker is the co-CEO of SACE.
Over 30 players across Canada play hockey in Edmonton to raise awareness and funds for sexual assault survivors.