• 345 people took the survey, but only 48% completed all the questions. This has an impact on total data collected.

• The online survey format excludes those without Internet access. Hard copies of the survey were available but there was not much uptake (only 3 hard copy responses).

• Due to limited finances, distribution was not accompanied by broad public marketing campaign, with the exception of a Facebook campaign. Most participants learned about the survey from VPGB member organizations so staff and clients of VPGB organizations may be over represented, and the survey input may not be as reflective of the ‘general public’.

• The perspectives of men, young men, young women and LGBTQ and Questioning community was limited with this survey due to their lower participation rate.

• The survey did not ask people to identify their cultural identity, so we do not know if the data collected is representative of the perspectives of Indigenous and culturally diverse people living in the region.

Health and Economic Impact of SV

• Physical injuries (bruising, genital trauma)

• Psychological injuries (depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts)

• Chronic conditions (gynecological, gastrointestinal sexual health problems)

• Increased risk behaviours (smoking, excessive alcohol, increased HIV and STD risk taking behaviours)

• Impact on employment, job performance, job loss, being unable to work.

• Decreased self esteem

• Increased vulnerability to other abuse (intimate partners abuse, additional, sexual violence)

from -STOP SV Technical Package