Fanshawe College students march to end sexual violence
CBC
Students and staff at Fanshawe College took to the streets Monday to march against sexual violence and to show support for survivors.
The protest comes on the heels of a massive walkout at Western University Friday that saw thousands of students leave class to decry rape culture and misogyny.
Four female students came forward during frosh week in London, Ont. with formal complaints of sexual violence, and there have been allegations of many more assaults on social media.
Police continue to investigate those allegations. They're also looking at threats that appeared on social media alleging plans to tampered with drinks at a Fanshawe College bar and cafeteria.
"Sexual violence is pervasive across all post-secondary campuses in Canada, and this past week we've had threats on our campus," said Leah Marshall, a sexual violence prevention adviser at the college. "We know that our students are looking to connect, they're wanting to know how we support them, as well as how they can support each other."
Marshall said 38 students at Fanshawe reported incidents of sexual violence to the college last year.
"It can happen to women and men and I want people to know that I'm here for them," said student Natalie Nixon. "Together, we can do better. This gets people thinking."
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