Sexual assault survivor says ‘there’s always a way out’

A close-up of a woman 's face, a sexual assault survivor

October 28, 2021: A new resource in Halton Region is hoping to empower sexual assault victims and survivors to know there are options for help.

CHCH News’ Kelly Botelho spoke with a survivor who said she was in a sexually and mentally abusive relationship back in 2015. She often thought her boyfriend may kill her one day. 

Now, she wants other victims and survivors to know it’s not your fault and there’s always a way out. Kelly Botelho reports.

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