Survey shows high number of post-secondary students have experienced sexual- and gender-based violence

Almost half of Alberta's post-secondary students were victims of sexual- or gender-based violence over the past year, according to a survey commissioned by the provincial government. Nearly 13,000 post-secondary students were surveyed. Experts aren't surprised by the findings. "Historically, what we know about sexual assault is that the 15- to 24-year-old demographic is one of the hardest-hit demographics when it comes to sexual assault in our society," said Kristine Cassie, CEO of the Chinook S