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Sexual Violence Prevention Month Proclaimed in Saskatchewan

Released on May 1, 2026

The Government of Saskatchewan is proclaiming May as Sexual Violence Prevention Month, reaffirming its commitment to preventing and addressing sexual violence in partnership with Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan (SASS) and community organizations across the province.

"Protecting Saskatchewan means taking action to prevent sexual violence and ensuring survivors have access to meaningful supports," Justice Minister and Attorney General Tim McLeod, K.C. said. "Through continued investment and strong partnerships, we are working to keep communities safe and hold offenders accountable."

Sexual Violence Prevention Month brings together communities, service providers, advocacy organizations, and government partners in a shared effort to raise awareness, strengthen prevention, and improve support for survivors of sexual violence.

“Sexual Violence Prevention Month reminds us that preventing violence is not only about response — it is about awareness, education and community action,” Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Alana Ross said. “By working with service providers, community organizations and survivors, our government is focused on prevention, supporting healing and making sure people know where to turn for help. Together, we can build safer communities for everyone.”

Saskatchewan continues to make numerous investments to address sexual violence, most recently:

  • Sexual Violence Services - $1.8 million in funding to eight sexual violence service organizations across Saskatchewan, providing counselling and promoting public safety. Services are offered in Regina, Saskatoon, North Battleford, Lloydminster, Prince Albert (including La Ronge and Meadow Lake), Yorkton, Estevan, and Swift Current.
  • Second-Stage Housing and Access Supports - $355,000 for second-stage housing and $100,000 to support transportation that improves access to sexual assault examination kits.
  • 211 Saskatchewan - $146,000 to support 211 Saskatchewan, a 24/7 referral service for individuals experiencing interpersonal violence and abuse, including sexual violence and human trafficking.
  • Victim Advocate Case Reviews (VACRs) - $100,000 to continue VACRs, a collaborative process where community sexual violence experts work with police on closed sexual assault files to identify opportunities to improve investigative outcomes. Saskatchewan is the first province in Canada to fund community-based sexual violence experts to complete these reviews. VACRs are currently active in Regina, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Weyburn, and Estevan. 

The province continues to raise awareness about sex trafficking. In 2025-26, Saskatchewan launched a second public awareness campaign to educate the public about sex trafficking and human trafficking.

"Sexual Violence Prevention Month is a critical reminder that preventing sexual violence is a shared responsibility," Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan Executive Director Kerrie Isaac said. "In Saskatchewan, where rates remain higher than the national average, leadership across all sectors is essential. When leaders, whether in workplaces, communities, or government, prioritize prevention and collaborate with local experts, they help create safer, more accountable environments for everyone. Through collective action and sustained commitment, we can strengthen communities and drive meaningful change."

In 2026-27, Saskatchewan will invest more than $70 million annually in programs, services, and initiatives that address interpersonal violence and abuse, support victims, raise awareness of human trafficking, and improve access to legal and court-based resources.

If you or someone you know may be at risk of sexual violence or is seeking support related to sexual exploitation or human trafficking, a complete directory of services is available at sk.211.ca/abuse.

More information on Sexual Violence Prevention Month events is available at https://sassk.ca/initiatives/shining-a-light/svpm/

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Lisa Triantafyllou
Justice and Attorney General
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0456
Email: jumedia@gov.sk.ca

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