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"In December of 2006 our office became aware of the production "Dissolve", and the impact it was having on audiences across Canada and in the United States. Members of the Toronto Police Department- Sex Crimes Unit (TPS-SCU) attended a performance in January of 2007 and observed first hand this dynamic and poignant presentation on drug facilitated sexual assault (DFSA). The TPS-SCU immediately recognized the awareness that "Dissolve" brought to the issue of DFSA. Awareness to this crime is the single most effective tool any law enforcement officer can utilize to effectively reduce the incidents of DFSA. Performance art (such as Dissolve) is a unique and progressive medium which drives the message home to audience members not only as potential victims, but to create informed friends and allies trained to recognize DFSA and therefore launch pre-emptive strikes and intervene on behalf of the victim." ~Detective Sergeant Thomas Lynch |