The chief of Halifax Regional Police says he hopes a Sexual Assault Awareness month video campaign helps men recognize their role in gender-based violence – even if they aren’t actually a perpetrator.
“Guys, we have some major work to do,” said Chief Jean-Michel Blais. “We have to try hard to understand how our attitudes and actions might inadvertently perpetuate sexism and violence, and we have to work towards changing that.”
The ‘Don’t Be a Bystander’ video campaign includes local leaders and celebrities urging men to be “allies” for women, both in their individual interactions and in their interactions with broader social forces.
“As guys, we have to encourage one another to stop funding sexism by not supporting magazines, websites that show women and girls in sexually abusive or degrading manners,” said Blais.
'We have some major work to do': Halifax police chief sends message to men during sexual assault awareness month (Canada)
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