Sexual Assault Victims

• ‘Extremely disappointing’: Vancouver police sergeant on leave due to graphic poster

  The poster, which has now been taken down, contained images of police officers below the Forensic Identification Unit title and caption, "Swabbing penises for over 100 years."

  Crime

  Sep 15, 2023
  
• 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
  
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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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• Former Vernon, B.C. cadet files civil claim to ensure ‘this never happens to another child’

  'He wants to know what is Cadets Canada doing today to ensure that this never happens to another child,' says the lawyer for a B.C. man who launched a civil claim last month.

  Crime

  Mar 16, 2023
• ‘Serious gaps’: Forensic nurse shortage impacting sexual assault victims, advocates say

  There are growing concerns that sexual assault victims in Canada are being impacted by acute staffing shortages in nursing, forensics and the justice system.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2023
• Man accused in southern Alberta child sex assault retains lawyer ahead of court appearance

  A man in southern Alberta accused of physically and sexually assaulting his infant daughter has retained a lawyer.

  Crime

  Feb 3, 2023
• Victims urged to come forward after Montreal-area man charged with drugging, assaulting victims

  Police allege the accused targeted women on online dating sites and would then arrange to meet them in person at their homes.

  Crime

  Feb 2, 2023
• Federal government investing $6.2 million for victims of crime in Nova Scotia

  The federal government is investing more than $6.2 million over five years to support provincial programs in Nova Scotia that assist victims of crime.

  Canada

  May 9, 2022
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• Lethbridge victim-serving agencies sign MOU: ‘This type of collaboration is essential’

  Victim-serving agencies in Lethbridge are working together to help those impacted by sexual violence.

  Features

  Nov 18, 2021
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• ‘Our worst fears have come true’: Victims of disgraced neurologist shocked by new charges

  Dozens of women who were sexually abused by former neurologist Keith Hoyte are reeling from the news he’s been charged with abusing even more former patients.

  Crime

  Jul 12, 2021