Connecting the Punjabi and Sikh Community to Sexual Abuse Support

Access sexual abuse resources, education, and support tailored for the Punjabi and Sikh community — recognize harm, take action, and find trusted help.

SALAL Crisis Line

Recognize

Trust Your Gut

Learn to identify sexual abuse, grooming, red flags, and cultural silence so you can trust what feels wrong.

Know the Signs

Respond

You’re Not Alone

Find ways to get help, connect with trusted support, and safely respond when harm happens.

Find Support

Prevent

Safer Sangat

Build safer community spaces through awareness, boundaries, accountability, and shared responsibility.

Take Action

The Numbers Behind the Silence

57%

of Punjabi women identified experiencing sexual abuse in their relationships, in Region of Peel.

15%

of Punjabi men identified experiencing sexual abuse in their relationships, in Region of Peel.

24-Hour Crisis & Information Line

Get immediate, confidential sexual abuse support through SALAL’s 24-hour crisis line [verify how it is explained on Salal’s website]. Free, anonymous help for survivors and anyone seeking guidance or information.

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Sexual Abuse Education & Articles

Learn.
Understand.
Recognize.

Explore articles on sexual abuse awareness, grooming, consent, and cultural silence—designed to help the Punjabi and Sikh community recognize harm and stay informed.

Know the Signs

Resources for the Punjabi-Sikh Community

Educating Youth on Harassment

Supporting Survivors of Harassment

Sexual Abuse Resources & Support

Find Support.
Take Action.

Access trusted sexual abuse resources, prevention tools, and support services — helping Punjabi and Sikh individuals recognize warning signs, protect themselves, and connect with professional help.

Get Informed

Digital Security Best Practices

Financial Literacy Tools for Young Adults

Sustainable Living Tips and Tricks

About
Project Avaaj

Project Avaaj is a bold, community-driven initiative raising awareness around sexual abuse in the Punjabi and Sikh community.

Through education and an online resource hub, we help individuals recognize harm, challenge silence, and connect with trusted professional support — while driving change through workshops, outreach, and community-led initiatives.

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