Action Team on Sexual Violence and Bullying

In response to these questions and the broader issues they raised, Premier Darrell Dexter appointed Marilyn More, minister responsible for the Advisory Council on the Status of Women, to lead an immediate response to the events that led to Rehtaeh Parsons’ death, and to recommend longer-term actions to deal with the broader issues underlying the Parsons case: sexual violence, youth mental health, [...] Minister More put in place an Action Team on Sexual Violence and Bullying with senior sta! from the Department of Community Services, the Advisory Council on the Status of Women, the O"ce of Policy and Priorities, and Communications Nova Scotia. [...] With the diligent e!ort and support of the Departments of Justice, Health and Wellness, Education and Early Childhood Development, and Community Services, the Action Team coordinated the information, departmental action, and activities across government. [...] Our actions have been informed by integrating social, cultural, and other intersecting variables, which seems appropriate for unpacking the complexity of the root causes underlying the continuum of sexual violence and bullying and the harm and tragic consequences they can generate. [...] This approach resonates with the commitments of the restorative approach already being taken within some communities, institutions, and systems in Nova Scotia (justice, human rights, education, and others), providing signi#cant and important opportunities for collaboration and common action to prevent violence and ensure safe and peaceful communities.