Leah Marshall- Sexual violence prevention advisor at Fanshawe College
Sexual violence is a common issue for many couples nowadays with about 6.2 million women aged 15 and older have reported some kind of physiological, physical, or sexual abuse in their relationships. Most victims do not even know they are being roughed by a manipulative and an abusive partner.
Leah Marshall- Sexual violence prevention advisor at Fanshawe College.
Leah Marshall is the sexual violence prevention advisor in Fanshawe College and she explains how to identify an abuser. She says that there are common red flags that reveal this person is toxic. “If someone is expressing extreme jealousy or controlling behaviour, someone who’s trying to look at your phone all the time, being in control of who you speak to, financial control, verbal abuse, and telling someone what to wear or what they can do with their own body.” Leah Marshall said.
Leah says that it is important for victims to reach out and ask for help when they need it.
Leah also mentioned that sexual violence’s victims are not only females, and there are so many males who are victims of society’s stigma. “We see statistics telling us that women experience violence at a higher rate, but that does mean that men do not experience violence.” Leah said. “The messages that are given to men is that they need to man up, and that a woman can not harm them. This culture that we have that blames and shames survivors makes it difficult for men to come forward as well.” Lead added. Leah makes it clear that abused men belong in help centres just like women do, they are considered victims and need the same treatment given to women, and their gender does not justify them getting abused or make it less of a crime.
Leah also lays out the upcoming programs in Fanshawe for raising awareness to sexual violence.
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If you are experiencing or have experienced any type of violence and abuse, please reach out to Leah Marshall by phone at 519-452-4465, or by email at lkmarshall@FanshaweC.ca
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