In the Media

CBC – Female international students more likely to be assaulted than locals, report finds

January 24, 2019

CBC News writes, “a Vancouver immigrant services organization wants to improve sexual assault support for international students. MOSAIC wants to better equip school staff to help students from abroad because they report sexual assault more often than domestic students.

CEO Olga Stachova believes international students are more vulnerable because they are likelier to be isolated, lack a social network and have to navigate a “new culture of dating and relationships.” They may also be unaware of Canadian laws and resources for them.”

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