Sexual Assault Survivors

• Sex assault survivors in Oxford County no longer need to travel to London for follow-up care

  A new partnership will allow sexual assault survivors in Oxford County to receive follow-up care from doctors, nurses and social workers close to home, instead of in London, Ont.

  Canada

  May 2, 2023
  
• A mayor in Canada wants other sexual assault survivors to know ‘they’re not alone’

  Catherine Fournier, 31, said she 'comes out of this with her head held high' after she reported her sexual assault by former PQ politician Harold LeBel.

  Politics

  Apr 19, 2023
  
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• Province gives Alberta sexual assault centres $4M after $14M plea

  In an April 6 news release, the province said a $3.8-million investment will help address wait-lists at 13 sexual assault centres across Alberta. 

  Crime

  Apr 12, 2023
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• Manitoba service for sexual assault victims sees more staffing trouble as nurses quit

  Four of 13 nurses working on a casual basis to help examine victims of sexual assault in Manitoba resigned Tuesday, and their union blamed a lack of staffing and support.

  Health

  Mar 21, 2023
• Advocates decry lack of support for survivors of sexual assault, domestic abuse in Alberta budget

  Leaders of several sexual assault centres and organizations in Alberta say the lack of support for survivors in the provincial budget is "demoralizing."

  Health

  Mar 2, 2023
• Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton seeks more funding to address waitlist issues for survivors

  SACE CEO Mary Jane James said people at her organization "see the impacts of sexual violence every day and continue to offer essential support services.

  Politics

  Jan 25, 2023
• New Calgary program aims to help victims of sexual assault get better access to legal support

  The Sexual Violence Legal Advice project is being launched by Calgary Legal Guidance thanks to funding from the federal government.

  Canada

  May 4, 2022
• Winnipeg football community shocked, angered after coach charged with sexual assault

  Many in Winnipeg's football community are feeling a range of emotions, after a high school gym teacher and football coached was charged with sexual assault this week.

  Crime

  Apr 15, 2022
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• ‘I am sorry’: Anand says Canada failed to act on ‘scourge’ of military sexual misconduct

  Thousands watched the apology, which comes after a year in which the Canadian military has been forced to confront what experts have called a "crisis" of sexual misconduct.

  Politics

  Dec 13, 2021
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• Kennedy says Chicago Blackhawks scandal an example of how ‘systemic response’ must change

  Sheldon Kennedy said he thinks the Blackhawks sex assault scandal provides an example of an organization using a "systemic response,'' something he feels needs to change in sport.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2021