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- Ontario Victim Services Secretariat
- Resources
- Sexual Assault Resources
Sexual Assault Resources
Manuals and Reports
Protocols
Booklets / Brochures
- Brochure- Youth victims of exploitation and abuse
- Handbook- Understanding child sexual abuse
- Booklet - Abuse and persons with disabilities
Education / Training Tools
- The Odysseus Project - Includes two videos and a training manual
- Training manual developed by survivors of child sexual abuse
- Training manual - Sexual Assault and Violence Prevention Program for youth
- Peer Training Model - Leadership training for peer support program
- Training manual - Facilitator training for those working with men who have experienced child sexual trauma
Other Resources
- New website for young women on preventing sexual abuse and dating violence
- Self-help for men who have experienced sexual abuse
- DVD website and manual - Police issues in investigating crime in the sex trade
- Footprints of the Past - Treatment program for adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse
| Peer Support Manual - Date rape and sexual violence information for students |
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| Muskoka Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services led this project to help educate police, students, parents and professionals on date rape and sexual violence issues. The project included the development of a peer support program, as well as training on legal issues. |
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Muskoka Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services 7 William St, Suite 5 Parry Sound, ON P2A IV2 705-774-9083 www.daphnewymn.com |
| The Ottawa Sexual Assault Protocol |
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| Working with community partners, the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre developed a comprehensive protocol for dealing with sexual violence. Training was provided and a conference for stakeholders was held. |
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Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre P.O. Box 20206 Ottawa ON K1N 9P4 613-562-2334 www.orcc.net |
| Brochures - Youth victims of exploitation and abuse |
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| Western Area Youth Services (WAYS) in London led the RISE for Youth project to provide education and outreach to youth victims of sexual exploitation and abuse. The project included training and public education on the sex trade. Posters, brochures, bus shelter ads and bracelets were developed to raise awareness. |
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Western Area Youth Services (WAYS) 714 York Street London, ON N5W 2S8 519-432-2209 www.myspace.com/riseforyouth www.ways.on.ca |
| Handbooks - Understanding Child Sexual Abuse |
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| The Central Agencies Sexual Abuse Treatment Program produced two handbooks for parents and caregivers, and youth victims of sexual assault, called Understanding Child Sexual Abuse. |
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Central Agencies Sexual Abuse Treatment Program (CASAT) 197 Euclid Avenue Toronto, ON M6J 2J8 416-603-1827 www.casat.on.ca |
| Booklet: Abuse and persons with disabilities |
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| The ARCH Disability Law Centre led this project to produce a booklet containing legal information for persons with disabilities who are victims of abuse. |
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ARCH Disability Law Centre 425 Bloor St. E., Ste 110 Toronto, ON M4W 3R5 416-482-8255 www.archdisabilitylaw.ca |
| The Odysseus Project Video Package |
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| The Odysseus Project produced two videos, a drama and a documentary, to give a voice to victims of sexual assault. The videos examine the experiences of sexual assault victims in the criminal justice system. A training manual was also developed. |
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The Odysseus Services Project P. O. Box 115 Amherstburg, ON N9V 2Z3 519-736-5115 |
| Peer Training Model - Leadership training for peer support |
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| The Sexual Assault Centre Hamilton Area (SACHA) led the Multicultural Women Working for Change project. A peer support program was developed in Spanish, Arabic and Portuguese (Angolan) for survivors of assault and woman abuse. The project included leadership training and an evaluation report. |
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Sexual Assault Centre of Hamilton & Area YWCA 75 MacNab St S, 3rd Flr Hamilton, ON L8P 3C1 905-525-4573 www.sacha.ca |
| Training Manual - Facilitator training for those working with men who have experienced child sexual trauma |
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| The Hearing, Healing and Hope Advisory Committee led this project to address the needs of adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse in Grey and Bruce counties. The committee developed innovative training programs that combined Aboriginal and western beliefs and models in a service delivery approach. A training manual includes native cultural teachings, tips for working with survivors, group facilitation challenges and an evaluation system. |
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M'Wikwedong Native Cultural Resource Centre 1723 8th Avenue East Owen Sound, ON N4K 3C2 519-371-1147 www.ofifc.org/ofifchome/page/Office.asp?FCID=31 |
| A website and resources for young women |
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| Victoria County Women's Resources Services led this project to help young women (aged 16-24) who are at risk of dating violence and victimization. The project included a public awareness and media campaign, workshops, seminars, one-to-on counselling, and the creation of a website. |
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Victoria County Women's Resources Services 22 Russell Street E. Lindsay, ON K9V 2A1 705-878-4285 www.womensresources.ca |
| Self-help for men who have experienced sexual abuse |
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| The Waterloo Regional Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association led this project in partnership with Waterloo Region Self-Help and Community Justice Initiatives to develop a range of services for male victims of sexual trauma. The project included training for local service providers and the local distribution of resources. A website and toll-free hotline were also created. |
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Canadian Mental Health Association Grand River Branch 5420 Highway 6 North, RR #5 Guelph, ON N1H 6J2 1-888-255-2642 http://communitylinks.cioc.ca/details.asp?RSN=1926 www.cjiwr.com |
| Training manual - Sexual Assault and Violence Prevention Program for youth |
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| The Durham Regional Police Service, in partnership with the Durham District School Board and the Sexual Assault Violence Prevention Program of Lakeridge Health, developed the "Be Aware...Be Safe" Sexual Assault and Violence Prevention Program. The program includes a training manual and video, available through the Durham District School Board. |
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Durham Regional Police Service 605 Rossland Rd. E Box 911 Whitby ON L1N 0B8 1-888-579-1520 www.drps.ca/internet_explorer/index.asp http://ddsb.durham.edu.on.ca/DDSBmain.htm |
| Training manual developed by survivors of child sexual abuse |
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| The Gatehouse Adult Support Network led this project to develop a training manual for mentors of victims of childhood sexual abuse. The project also included training and public education. |
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The Gatehouse Child Abuse Advocacy Centre 3101 Lakeshore Blvd. West Toronto, ON M8V 3W8 416-255-5900 www.gatehouseadultsupportnetwork.org |
| DVD, website and training manual - Police issues in investigating crime in the sex trade |
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| The Niagara Regional Police Service led this project to develop an anonymous hotline called the "Bad Date Line", to better protect sex trade workers in the Niagara Region. Brochures, key chains and training for outreach workers, intake workers and police helped promote the service. A DVD detailing issues for police in investigating crime in the sex trade was also produced. |
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Niagara Regional Police Service 68 Church St. St. Catharines, ON L2R 3C6 905-688-4111 www.nrps.com/baddate/default.asp |
| Footprints of the Past: A Healing Journey Forward |
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| North Bay & District Association for Community Living led this project to develop an educational treatment program for survivors of sexual assault who have a developmental disability. Six support groups for men and women were created and two training manuals were produced. |
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North Bay & District Association for Community Living 161 Main Street East North Bay ON P1B 1A9 705-476-3288 www.nbdacl.org |
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