The Federal Government Needs to Address More Issues in the Fight Against Child Sexual Abuse

This petition was published by ASAAC on Apr 12, 2010

We, the undersigned, urge the Government of Canada to spearhead the fight against Child Sexual Abuse in Canada by taking the following actions:

1. Review not only the pardons system, but also the current criminal justice system legislation and sentencing for sexual abuse and sexual assault

2. Provide additional funding to support research as well as prevention strategies at all levels of society

3. Support comprehensive, effective, and tested Canada-wide sexual abuse education programs for children throughout their pre-school, primary, and secondary school career

4. Fund accessible parent education in urban and rural areas

5. Provide national guidelines for professional training on this topic for teachers and others who work with children and families

6. Issue Canada-wide media campaigns to raise awareness in the broader community

7. Issue Canada-wide media campaigns directed at offenders

8. Fund comprehensive and accessible treatment for those impacted by child sexual abuse

9. Funded comprehensive and accessible treatment for offenders

10. Consider the needs of rural and remote communities in policy, funding, and service development decisions.

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