"What is sexual assault?"
Sexual assault is any form of non-consensual, coerced or unwanted sexual activity/touching. Sexual assault is a crime of violence committed against the will of the victim.
"It can't happen to me"
Wait....take a look at the facts...
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Immediatly After a Rape 1. Strongly consider reporting the incident to the police. If you choose to or you are undecided, don't change ANYTHING about your body - don't wash, comb your hair, smoke, eat, or drink anything. Doing any of these things could destroy evidence. 2. Seek medical help at the Sexual Assault Treatment Centre. Injuries of which you may be unaware of may be detected. 3. Ask a friend or relative to take you to the Sexual Assault Treatment Centre if you can't get a cab or police car. 4. Contact the Sexual Assault Crisis Centre for assistance. In Windsor and Essex County, our 24 hour Crisis Line is 253-9667. |
"About SACC", founded: August 1978
Crisis intervention provides a 24 hour crisis line to vitims of sexual violence for: emotional support, problem solving, information and when necessary, referrals.
Accompaniments in person at the Sexual Assault Treatment Centre.
To provide information to those who are assisting victims of sexual violence, such as a friend, family member and other community organizations.
Counselling
Counselling is available to male and female victims of sexual victimization (sexual assault, sexual abuse and incest) who are 13 years or older that reside in the Windsor and Essex County area. A counselling program is provided for children under the age of 13 years in coordination with the Children's Aid Society. Support is available to non-offending significant others.
Public Education
Public Education packages and public education speakers are available upon request on:
Liaison/Reform
Advocacy work is undertaken with the police, hospitals, Crown Attorney's office and other social service organizations to improve and develop services for victims or sexual assault, sexual abuse and incest.