1BACKGROUND In2007,severallocalagenciesandserviceprovidersthatsupportvictims/survivorsof sexualviolenceattendedaninformationsharingandvisioningsessionrelatedtobuildinga communityresponsetosexualviolence.Theintentionwastohaveorganizationsdiscussthe specificservicestheyoffer,inhopesofprovidingclarity,identifyinggapsoroverlaps,and ultimatelyusingourresourcesmoreeffectively.Theoutcomeofthissessionwasthedevelopment ofaformalnetworkofagenciesinourcommunitythatrespondinvariouswaystosexualassault. Thenetworkbeganmeetingmonthly,andeventuallybecametheSexualAssaultResponseTeam (SART),whoseintendedpurposeistoshareinformationandworktogetherinprovidinga coordinatedcommunityresponsetosexualviolenceinWaterlooRegion. AsSARTformalizeditsmandateandobjectives,certainbarrierstodevelopingsucha coordinatedresponsewereidentified.Inparticular,whenevertherewerechangesorturnoverin committeemembership,progresswasinevitablystalledasnewcomershadtobebroughtupto date.Committeemembersalsoraisedconcernsthatwithoutaprotocolinplace,therecanbe miscommunicationbetweenserviceproviders,duplicationinservices,lackofunderstanding abouteachother’sroles,andvictims/survivorsnotconsistentlybeinggiventhesameinformation regardingsupportsandresources.Therefore,itwasrecognizedthattherewasaneedtodevelopa documentthatexplainedtherolesofpartneragenciesandtheirrelationshipswithoneanotherin ordertoeffectivelycoordinateserviceprovision. 8|Page 2PURPOSEOFTHE PROTOCOL ThepurposeoftheSexualAssaultResponseProtocolistoprovidecommunitypartnersand serviceproviderswithafoundationforrespondingmoreeffectivelytosexualassaultinWaterloo Region,andtobettermeettheneedsofvictims/survivorsofsexualviolence. Theprotocolestablishesacommonunderstandingandframeworkfortheprovisionof servicestovictims/survivorsofsexualviolence,enablinggreatercoordinationandcollaboration betweencommunitypartners.Thisisalivingdocumentforsharinginformation,knowledge,and bestpracticesincoordinatedservices. Theprotocolalsooffersanintegratedsourceofinformationonagencypracticesand procedures,clarifyingtherolesvariousagenciesplayinrespondingtosexualassaultinour community.Thissupportsfamiliaritybetweenagencies,aswellasthedevelopmentand maintenanceofeffectiveworkingrelationships.Communitymembersalsobenefitfromthis centralsourceofinformation,asithelpsthemtobetterunderstandandaccessservices. Thisdocumentalsoemphasizestheneedformemberagenciestoworkinaspiritof cooperation.Mechanismsforongoingevaluationandreviewoftheprotocolaredescribedherein. Thisprotocolisintendedtoprovidethebasisforinterdisciplinarytraininginourcommunity. Finally,thisprotocolisintendedtosupportandinformalreadyexistingcommunityand interagencyprotocols,butnottodictatespecificindividualagencyprocedures. 9|Page 3GUIDINGPRINCIPLES, VALUESANDBELIEFS Sexualviolenceisdefinedasanyactorthreatthatviolatesthesexualintegrityofanyperson.A sexualassaultisnotanactofpassionorintimacy,butanattempttoexertpowerandcontrolto dominateandviolateanindividual.Sexualassaultfrequentlyincludesaviolationoftrustby thosewhoareinapositionofperceivedorrealpowerand/orauthority. Sexualassaultisacomplexsocialproblemandaseriouscrimethatrequiresa comprehensiveapproachfromallservicesectorsandcommunitymembers.Sexualviolencedoes notonlyaffecttheindividualvictim/survivor,butalsoimpactsfamilies,lovedones,other witnessestotheviolence,andthewholeofthecommunity. Wesupportagenderedanalysisofsexualassaultthatrecognizesthesystemicandsocietal structuresthatpromoteandallowsexualviolencetoexist.Thevastmajorityofsexualassaultsare perpetratedbymenagainstwomen,boys,girls,andyouth.Werecognizethatwomenand childrenareaccordedlesspowerandauthorityinsociety,whichrendersthemmorevulnerableto beingvictimized.However,thesamemasculinisedidealsandpracticesattherootofsexual violenceagainstwomencanserveasbarrierstomalevictims/survivorsreachingoutand receivingsupport. Thefollowingprinciples,valuesandbeliefsguidetheworkwedoinrespondingtosexual assaultinourcommunity: x Safety Wesupporttherightofallpeopletolivetheirlivesfreefromviolenceorthreatofsexual violence.Ourfirstpriorityisalwaysthesafetyandwellbeingofvictims/survivorsof sexualviolence. x Respect Wecommittotreatallvictims/survivorswiththeutmostcompassion,dignity,andrespect, withtheunderstandingthatavictim/survivorisnevertobeblamedfortheassault. 10|Page x Access,EquityandInclusion Webelievethateveryoneshouldexperienceequitywhenaccessingservices,meaning fairnessoftreatmentaccordingtotheirindividualneeds.Regardlessofrace,nationalor ethnicorigin,colour,religion,age,sex,maritalstatus,familystatus,socioeconomicstatus, disability,sexualorientation,genderidentity,oranyothercircumstance,everyoneis entitledtoservicesthataresensitive,appropriate,andinclusive.Wealsorecognizethat victims/survivorswhoaremarginalizedmayencounterbarriersinaccessingservices. x ChoicesandOptions Webelieveinprovidingaclientcenteredresponsethatrespectstherightof victims/survivorstobeawareoftheiroptionsandmaketheirownchoicesaboutthe servicesweprovide.Wesupportandencouragevictims/survivorsinmakinginformed decisions. x Commitment,CollaborationandConsistency Webelievethatanyonewhohasexperiencedsexualassaultdeservestoreceiveservicesin atimely,coordinated,andsensitivemanner.Therefore,organizationsprovidingservicesto victims/survivorsarecommittedtoacollaborativeapproachinrespondingtosexual assaultinourcommunity.Byworkingtogether,wearebetterabletoconsistentlymeetthe needsofvictims/survivors. x TraumaInformedResponsesandInterventions Weprovidetraumainformedresponsesthatareknowledgeableandsensitivetothe vulnerabilitiesexperiencedbyvictims/survivors,andthatalsoacknowledgethefar reachingimpactsoftrauma.Westrivetoavoidrevictimizingorretraumatizingpeople whohaveexperiencedsexualassault.Further,werecognizethatvictims/survivorsmay expressawidevarietyofreactions. x Accountability Webelievethatpeoplewhoperpetratesexualviolenceareresponsiblefortheiractionsand should,wheneverpossible,beheldaccountablethroughtheappropriatesystems.Further tothis,weendeavortorespectsurvivors’autonomytomakechoicesaboutthe involvementofthecriminaljusticesystemintheirexperienceofsexualviolencewhenever possible.Insexualassaultcasesinvolvingchildren,wearemandatedtoreporttheassault totheappropriateauthorities. 11|Page x PreventionandEarlyIntervention Werecognizethatinordertoreduceallformsofsexualviolence,itisnecessaryto implementpreventionandearlyinterventionstrategiesatboththeindividualandthe systemiclevel.Sexualassaultisasocialproblemthatwillrequirechangesinourhealth care,legalandsocialsystemstoresolve.Webelievethatpubliceducationprograms, advocacy,andsocialactionareallessentialinourworktoaddresstherootsofsexual violence.(Formoreinformationonpreventionwork,refertotheGovernmentofOntario’s SexualViolenceActionPlanlaunchedMarch2,2011entitledChangingAttitudes,Changing Lives.) x Confidentiality Weendeavortomaintaintheconfidentialityofvictims/survivors,protectingtheirprivacy withintheboundariesofthelaw.Thelimitstoconfidentialitymustbeclearlyexplainedto eachvictim/survivoratfirstcontacttosupporttheminmakinginformeddecisions. 12|Page 4COMMONLANGUAGE ANDDEFINITIONS Thefollowingismeanttoclarifytermsastheyareusedinthisprotocol.Readersshouldnotethat variousorganizationsmayusedifferenttermsthatarespecifictotheirservicesector.These definitionsrepresentcommonlyusedlanguage.Forlegaldefinitions,refertotheCriminalCodeof Canada. Pleasenotethatgenderneutrallanguageisappliedthroughouttoreflectthefactthat anyonecanbeavictim/survivorofsexualviolence,includingmen,women,andpeoplewhoare transgendered.However,itisrecognizedthattheoverwhelmingmajorityofviolenceinvolves menabusingwomenandchildren.See“GuidingPrinciples,Values,andBeliefs”formore information. Child:AccordingtotheChild&FamilyServicesAct(CFSA),PartIII,achildisapersonactually orapparentlyundertheageofsixteen(16),orapersonundertheageofeighteen(18)whois subjecttoanorderunderPartIIIoftheCFSA. ChildSexualAbuse:Childsexualabuseoccurswhenachildisusedforsexualpurposesbyan adultoradolescent.Sexualabusemayinvolvesexualfondlingorinvitingachildtotouchorbe touchedsexually.Otherformsofsexualabuseincludesexualintercourse,juvenileprostitution andsexualexploitationthroughchildabuseimages.Sexualabuseisinherentlyemotionally abusiveandisoftenaccompaniedbyotherformsofmistreatment.Itisabetrayaloftrustandan abuseofpoweroverthechild.TheCriminalCodeclearlyidentifiesthesebehavioursrelatedtothe sexualabuseofchildrenasagainstthelaw. Confidentiality:Informationthatisconfidentialisonlysharedwithpeoplewhoarelegally authorizedtohaveaccesstoit.Forexample,lawyers,doctors,counsellorsandtherapistsmaybe requiredtokeepinformationabouttheirclientsconfidentialunlesstheyarerequiredtodiscloseit bylaw.(SeetheGuidingPrinciples,ValuesandBeliefsformoreinformationonConfidentiality.) ConsenttoSexualActivity:SeetheToolkitforfurtherConsenttoSexualActivityInformation. 13|Page DomesticViolence:Domesticviolenceisanyuseofphysicalorsexualforce,actualor threatened,inanintimaterelationship;itmayincludephysicalassault,sexualassault,or emotional,psychologicalorfinancialabuse. Intimaterelationshipsincludethosebetweentheoppositesexandsamesexpartners. Theserelationshipsvaryindurationandlegalformalityandincludecurrentandformerdating, commonlawandmarriedcouples.Althoughbothwomenandmencanbevictimsofdomestic violence,theoverwhelmingmajorityofthisviolenceinvolvesmenabusingwomen. Thesecrimesareoftencommittedinacontextwherethereisapatternofabusiveand controllingbehaviour.Itcanincludethreatstoharmpastorpresentpartners,children,other familymembers,petsandproperty.Theviolenceisusedtointimidate,humiliateorfrighten victims,ortomakethempowerless.Domesticviolencemayincludeasingleactofabuse.Itmay alsoincludeanumberofacts,whichmayappearminorortrivialwhenviewedinisolation,but collectivelyformapatternthatamountstoabuse. CriminalCodeoffencesinclude,butarenotlimitedto,homicide,assault,sexualassault, threateningdeathorbodilyharm,forcibleconfinement,criminalharassment,abduction,breaches ofcourtordersandpropertyrelatedoffences. DutytoReport:Apersonwhobelievesonreasonablegroundsthatachildisormaybeinneed ofprotectionisrequiredtoforthwithreportthisbeliefandtheinformationonwhichitisbasedto FamilyandChildren’sServices.Theactappliestoeverypersonwhoperformsprofessionalor officialdutieswithrespecttoachild.ChildandFamilyServicesAct,Section72(2). GenderedAnalysis:Thisisamethodofanalyzingsocialissuesusinggenderasaprimaryfocus. Marginalization:Groupsorindividualsexperiencingmarginalizationlackfullandequitable accesstothesocial,economic,culturalandpoliticalinstitutionsofsocietyandareunableto participatefullyincommunitylife. Offender:Thisprotocolusesthewordoffendertorefertoapersonwhohascommittedanactof sexualviolence. SexualAssault:Sexualassaultisanassaultcommittedincircumstancesofasexualnaturesuch thatthesexualintegrityofthevictimisviolated.Apersonwhodirectlyorindirectlyappliesforce intentionallytoanotherperson,orwhoattemptsorthreatenstodoso,hascommittedanassault. Anassaultofthisnaturecanbecommittedbyanyone,includingaspouse. SexualHarassment:Thisisanybehaviour,comment,gesture,orcontactofasexualnature thatcouldbeconsideredobjectionableoroffensive.Itincludesunreciprocatedactions,remarks orlooksofasexualnaturewhichtreattherecipientasasexualobject.Itmaythreatenaperson’s safetyandsecurityorprejudicetherecipient’sjobsecurityorpromotionprospectswhile creatingastressfulworkingenvironment.Itmayalsoprejudiceauserofservices. 14|Page Sexualharassmentisaformofsexualviolenceandisconsideredanoffenceunderthe OntarioHumanRightsCode. SexualViolence:Sexualviolencecantakemanyformsincludingacquaintancerape,sexual harassmentandsexualassault.Itisfirstandforemostanactofviolence,hatredandaggression characterizedbyanattempttothreaten,intimidate,coerceorengageinanyunwantedbehaviour ofasexualnature.Sexualviolenceincludes,butisnotlimitedto,sexualassaultandother sexualoffencesincludedintheCriminalCode. Victim/Survivor:Thistermreferstoanyonewhohasbeenthesubjectofsexualviolence.This protocolusestheterm“victim/survivor”torefertopersonswhohaveexperiencedsexual violence,reflectingthevariousterminologiesusedbypartneragencies. 15|Page 5COMMUNITYPARTNER CONSULTATIONS ACommunityPartnerConsultation(CPC)isaformalmeetingthatcanbecalledbyanySART serviceproviderinordertocollaborateoncomplexcasesrelatedtosexualassault,wherethereis aneedtocoordinatemultipleservices.Effectivecommunicationandplanningbetweenservice providerscansupportavictim/survivortobuildanetworkofsupportthatnooneprovidercould accomplishalone. Apartneragency’sparticipationinaCPCisvoluntary;werecognizetherearetimeswhen theycannotparticipateinthisprocess.Whenpossible,SARTpartneragenciesarecommittedto workinginaspiritofcooperationinthebestinterestofvictim/survivorsinWaterlooRegion.Itis importanttonotethataCPCcannotseektoinfluencethecriminaljusticeprocess. Attimes,communitypartnerswhoarenotmembersofSARTmaybeaskedtoparticipate inaCPC. Purpose x x x x x x Tocoordinateservicesinordertorespondeffectivelytoavictim/survivors’needs Toidentifysupportservicesandcreateactionplans Toassessrisk,providecollaborativesafetyplansandsupporteffortstoprotectthemselves and/ortheirchildren Toplayanadvocacyandsupportroleforvictim/survivorsinthecasemanagementprocess (Thisdoesnotincludethemanagementofacasebeforethecriminalcourts) Toassistvictim/survivorsintakingcontroloftheirliveswheneverpossible Toreviewandevaluateinterventionsandoutcomes Guidelines 1. AserviceprovidermayinitiateaCPCinanyoneofthefollowingsituations: a. Wheretherearecomplexissuesand/orbarrierstoservice b. Whenthereisaneedtocoordinatemultipleservicesorengageincollaborativeproblem solving c. Whenthereiselevatedrisktosafety 16|Page 2. ObtainingsignedconsentviaaCPCAuthorizationforReleaseofInformationform a. Victim/survivorswhoare16yearsofageandolderwillbeaskedforconsenttoholda CPC. b. Inthecasewhereavictim/survivorisundertheageof12,alegalguardianwillbe askedforconsenttoholdaCPC. c. Forvictim/survivorsbetweentheagesof12to15,boththelegalguardianandthe victim/survivorwillbeaskedforconsenttoholdaCPC.Intheeventthatonlyone partygivesconsent,theCPCwillmoveforwardkeepinginmindtheconfidentiality restrictionsoftheserviceprovider. 3. TheserviceproviderseekingtheCPCwillberesponsibleforcompletingconsentforms.(See theToolkitforaCPCAuthorizationforReleaseofInformationform.) 4. Attendance a. Thevictim/survivorwhois16yearsofageorolderwillbeinvitedtoattendtheCPC. S/hewillbeencouragedtobringalongasupportperson.Ifthevictim/survivordeclines toattend,s/hewillbeinvitedtopresentcommentsverballyorinwriting. b. Theprimaryguardian(s)ofavictim/survivorundertheageof12willbeaskedtoattend theCPCwithoutthechild.Ifthecaregiverdeclinestoattend,s/hewillbeinvitedto presentcommentsverballyorinwriting. c. Boththeprimaryguardian(s)andthevictim/survivorbetweentheagesof12and15 willbeinvitedtoattendtheCPC.Ifeitherpartydeclinestoattend,theywillbeinvited topresentcommentsverballyorinwriting. i. Intheeventthatachildbetweentheagesof12and15doesnotwishtheir primaryguardiantobepresentattheCPC,themeetingmaymoveforward withouttheguardian.Theguardianwillbeencouragedtosubmittheirinput inwriting,unlesstheguardianisthesuspect. 5. TheserviceproviderwhocallstheCPCwillchairthemeeting.Iftheserviceproviderwould liketorequestanalternativemeetingchair,onemaybechosenfromappropriatemembersof SARToranindividualfromaSARTmemberagencyknowledgeableofthisprotocol. 6. DuringaCPC,themeetingchairwill: a. Facilitateintroductions b. Outlinethepurposeofthemeetingandbringforwardanycomplicatingfactorsor increasedbarrierswhichexistforthevictim/survivor c. Facilitateareviewofthewayinwhichpositivecollaborationhashappened d. Facilitateariskassessmentdiscussionandcreatecollaborativesafetyplan(if applicable) e. Facilitateadiscussioninregardstocurrentservicegapsandbrainstormmeansof addressingthem 17|Page f. RecordanddisseminateanagreeduponActionPlantothevictim/survivorandto allmemberspresentattheCPC.(SeetheToolkitfortheCPCActionPlanform.) 7. DuringtheCPC,theeffectivenessoftheprotocolwillbemonitored.Suggestionsorchallenges willberecordedbythemeetingchairandforwardedtothecochairsofSART. Note:Whenmultiservicecollaborationissuesarise,serviceprovidersmayparticipateinaninformalcommunity partnermeeting,usingonlynonidentifyinginformationtodiscusscomplexsituationsintheinterestoffuture victim/survivorswhichmayresultinindividualserviceprovidersestablishingMemorandumsofUnderstanding. Confidentialityofpreviousvictim/survivorswillbemaintainedinthesecases. 18|Page 6PROTOCOLMANAGEMENT ANDACCOUNTABILITY RoleofServiceProviders EachSARTserviceproviderhereinhasincludedasectiononaccountabilityandhascommittedto followingtheirinternalaccountabilityprocessasdescribed.Allissuesarisingconcerningspecific workerswillbedealtwiththroughrespectiveagencies’internalprocesses. Werecognizethatthepotentialfordifferencesamongserviceprovidersexists.Service providersareencouragedtocontacteachotherdirectlyifissuesarisebetweenoneanother. RoleofSART HousetheSexualAssaultResponseProtocol EstablishandmaintaintheProtocolCommittee Provideleadershiptointerdisciplinarytrainings RoleoftheSARTProtocolCommittee CoordinateinterdisciplinarytrainingasrelatedtotheProtocolwithsupportfromSART Meetaminimumoftwiceannually CoordinatearegularreviewoftheProtocolwithinaperiodnotexceedingthreeyears.The purposeofthereviewisto: o EnsurethattheProtocolaccuratelyreflectstheservicesavailableandtheneedsof victims/survivors o ProvideamechanismtoupdateandmakechangestotheProtocolinaneffortto provideamoreeffectiveandcoordinatedresponsetovictims/survivors o AssesstheeffectivenessoftheProtocolincludingitsabilitytomeettheprinciples andbeliefsoftheProtocol o ReceiveandincorporatefeedbackontheeffectivenessoftheProtocol Issues/ComplaintsArising ShouldanissueorcomplaintarisespecifictotheProtocolprocessassetoutherein,aservice providercanrequestthatitembeaddedtothenextSARTagendafordiscussionandreview, whilemaintainingvictims/survivorsconfidentiality.Protocolrevisionsmayberecommended basedonthesediscussions.Inordertocontinuetoworkcooperatively,allserviceproviders agreethatissueswillbebroughttothetableinthespiritofproblemsolvingratherthanforthe purposeofattachingblame. 19|Page 7COMMUNITYORGANIZATION PROCEDURES ChildWitnessCentre www.childwitness.com 100LancasterStreetEast Kitchener,Ontario N2H1M8 5197440904 18885440904 8:30a.m.to4:30p.m.,MondaytoFriday ACCESSIBILITY x x x x Wheelchairaccessible Arrangementsforlanguageinterpreters Accommodationsforhearingimpaired Courtroomtestimonialaids ACCOUNTABILITY OurCentre’sExecutiveDirectorisresponsibleforensuringthatproperproceduresarecarried out.Complaints/concernsmaycomeviaourclientquestionnaires,duringpoliceandcrownfocus groupsessions,orinpersonotherwise,orbyemailortelephone.Allcomplaintsaresharedwith theExecutiveDirector,andarereportedtotheBoard. Weareanindependentregisteredcharity,accountabletoourBoardofDirectors.We provideprogramandfinancialreportstocertainfundersasrequired,e.g.,KWUnitedWay, UnitedWayofCambridgeandNorthDumfries,OntarioMinistryoftheAttorneyGeneral.We alsosubmitannualfilingstoCanadaRevenueAgencyCharitiesDirectorateandtotheOntario MinistryofGovernmentServices. 20|Page COMMITMENTS&SERVICES Wewill: x Workinpartnershipwiththejusticesystemandthecommunitytoprovidesupport servicesandimpartialcourtpreparationforchildrenwitnessesandvictimsundertheage of18involvedinthecriminaljusticesystem; x Reducetheriskofthecourtprocessretraumatizingchildvictimsandwitnesses; x Helpprotectthechild’ssenseofselfworthandconfidence; x Facilitatetruthfultestimony. Ourprogramservicesarebasedonthefollowingbeliefs: x Everychildshouldbetreatedwithrespectduringhisorherinvolvementinthecriminal justicesystem; x Everychildshouldfeelsafeandprotectedinacourtroom; x Everychildshouldhavecourtpreparationtailoredtohisorherindividualneeds; x Everychildshouldhaveeasyaccesstotestimonialaids,aspersection486oftheCriminal codeofCanada; x Achildshouldbequestionedbyadultswhoadapttheircommunicationtohisorher developmentalageandlinguisticability; x Achildandhis/herfamilyshouldbeadvisedofallrelevantcourtproceedingassoonas thatinformationismadeavailable; x AchildshouldhaveanopportunitytomeetwiththeCrownAttorneywellinadvanceof testifying; x Achild’sspecialneedsandvulnerabilitiesshouldbeaddressed; x Achildfriendlycourtroomandroutineaccommodationsshouldbemadeavailablefor everychildwhoiscalledtotestify; x Itshouldbethenormthatcasesinvolvingchildwitnessesaredealtwithexpeditiously. PROCEDURES x x Referral,primarilythroughPolice,CrownAttorneysandtheVictim/WitnessAssistance Program.Morethan70%ofthecasesinvolvesexualorphysicalassaultordomestic violence. Aftercriminalchargeshavebeenlaidinacaseinvolvingachildvictimorwitness,consent isobtainedfromthechild/parent/guardiantonotifytheChildWitnessCentre,anda referralisthenmadetotheagency.Weestablishafileandsendaletterofintroduction, followedbyan‘intro’phonecallwithintwoweeks.Weexplainourroleandtheservices weoffer,provideinformationonthecriminaljusticeprocess,andanswerrelatedquestions. WealsothennotifytheCrown’sofficethattheChildWitnessCentreisinvolvedwiththe case. 21|Page CommunityAdvocatesforSexuallyAbusedMales– CanadianMentalHealthAssociation,GrandRiverBranch www.cmhagrb.on.ca/casam 67KingStreetEast Kitchener,Ontario N2G2K4 5197447645(voicemail–ext.320) ACCESSIBILITY x Accessibleforpeoplewithdisabilitiesincludingphysicalandmentalhealthconcerns. ACCOUNTABILITY OurCentre’sDirectorofServicesisresponsibleforensuringthatproperproceduresarecarried out.IfclientshaveacomplainttheyareurgedtocontacttheDirectorofServices.TheCMHA– GrandRiverBranchhasaserviceaccountabilityagreementwiththeWaterlooWellingtonLocal HealthIntegrationNetwork. SERVICES CommunityAdvocatesforSexuallyAbusedMalesprovideseducationandtraining,information andreferralservicesformales,aswellastheEARSlineforconfidentiallisteningandreferral. CASAMalso,promotesawarenessandworkswithothercommunitypartnerstoaddresstheissue ofsexualabuse.CMHAGrandRiverBranchprovidesarangeofsupportservicesforindividuals andtheirfamiliesexperiencingtheimpactofmentalhealthissues,aswellaseducationand awarenessprograms.CrisisServicesofWaterlooRegionprovides24hour365daysayearcrisis supportthroughtheCrisisLineandtheMobileCrisisTeam. COMMITMENTS Ouragencyiscommittedtothefollowing: x SelfDetermination x Empowerment x Choice x Citizenship x FullParticipation x x x x x HolisticApproach MutualInterdependence RespectfortheIndividual Excellence Innovation 22|Page SERVICES Prevention,assessment,interventionandresolutionforurgentcrisissituationswithinWaterloo Regioninclude: x Crisislink24/7 x MobileCrisisResponse24/7 x CrisisandRiskAssessment x LinkagestoEmergencyServices PROCEDURES Dependingontheimmediacyofthesexualassault,proceduresareasfollows: Current—VolunteerorfacilitatorDistressstaffwouldassesssituationandifcallerwillingwould transfertotheMobileCrisisTeam(MCT).IfimmediateresponsewasnecessaryandtheMCTwas notavailabletheDistressstaffwouldassistthecallerinconnectingwiththesexualassaultteam orpolice.Ifthecallercontinuedtobeatimminentriskformoreharmthepolicewouldbecalled. IfthereisaconnectwiththeMobileCrisisTeamtheywouldfurtherassessthesituation andhelptheindividualconnectwithpoliceorsexualassaultteams Past–Ifpersonjustwantedtotalkaboutit,thenDistressCentrestaffwouldprovidesupportive listeningand,ifnecessary,informationandreferralforotherserviceproviderssuchas counsellingagencies.Supportwillbeprovidedfromleasttomostintrusivedependingonthe needsoftheindividual. CommunityJusticeInitiatives(SurvivorProgram) www.cjiwr.com 49QueenSt.N. Kitchener,Ontario N2H2G9 5197446549ext.211 9:00a.m.to5:00p.m.,MondaytoFriday ACCESSIBILITY x x Wheelchairaccessible Languageinterpretersareavailablefreeofcharge 23|Page ACCOUNTABILITY OurCentre’sExecutiveDirector,inconjunctionwiththeDirectorofProgramsandServices,is responsibleforensuringthatproperproceduresarecarriedout.Complaintsorconcernscanbe addressedtotheExecutiveDirectororDirectorofProgramsandServicesinregardstostaff,and totheVolunteerCoordinatorinregardstovolunteers. COMMITMENTS Wewill,withinthemandateofourservice: x Acknowledgetheintrinsicworthanddignityofallhumanbeingsaccessingourservice, andtheirrighttoinclusiveandequaltreatment; x Wewillrespectthediverseneedsofallsurvivorsofsexualabuse/assault,including Aboriginal,Francophone,rural,cultural,religious,andsurvivorsofvaryingabilities, genders,ages,sexualorientationsandsocioeconomicstatus; x GuideourselvesbyRestorativeJusticePrinciples. SERVICES x x x x Provideasafe,respectfulspacewheresexualabuse/assaultcanbediscussed; Providepeersupportgroupstomaleandfemalesurvivorsofsexualabuse/assault; Providesupport,informationandreferralstosurvivorsofsexualabuse/assault; Providepubliceducationaboutsexualabuse/assaultanditsimpacttothoseaffectedby sexualabuseandthecommunity. PROCEDURES x x x x x x Addressanyneedformedicalattention,hospitalizationorsafety Providecrisisinterventionifneeded Explainlimitsofconfidentiality Assessanysafetyrisk/exploresafetyplan Provideinformation,options,supportandreferrals Conductintake/assessmenttodeterminesuitabilityforpeersupportgroupparticipation 24|Page ConestogaCollegeInstituteofTechnologyand AdvancedLearning–Safety&SecurityServices www.conestogac.on.ca 299DoonValleyDrive Kitchener,Ontario N2G4M4 Office:(519)7485220Ext.2258 7:00a.m.to11:30p.m. ACCESSIBILITY x HealthServices,CounsellingServices,DisabilityServices,InternationalStudentServices andSecurityServicesavailableonsite. ACCOUNTABILITY TheAdministration(Chairs,Deans,Directors,Supervisors,Managers,andCoordinators)is responsibleforensuringthatproperproceduresarecarriedout. Formalreportingsystemsarein placeatConestogaCollegetoreportcomplaintsorconcernsinregardstostaff,studentsorsafety. SafetyandsecurityconcernscanbereporteddirectlytotheSafetyandSecurityServicesoffice wheretheyaredocumentedandinvestigated.ConcernsfromstudentsabouttheCollegeorstaff canbereporteddirectlytotheVicePresidentofStudentAffairsthroughtheuseofa“Student Concerns”formfoundonlineattheCollegewebsite.Weareaccountabletothefollowing bodies:OntarioMinistryofCollegesandUniversities,OntarioMinistryofCommunitySafetyand CorrectionalServices,andtheOntarioMinistryofLabour. COMMITMENTS&SERVICES Wewillassistinwhatevercapacitythevictim/survivorrequestsorneeds.Policeinvolvement onlyoccursontherequestofthevictimifnoBodilyHarm,AggravatedAssaultorWeapons involved. Weofferthefollowingservices: x WalkSafe:providesescortsforfaculty,staff,andstudentstoanyareasoncampus, residence,andhomesinthenearvicinity x EmergencyPhoneslocatedinstrategicareasaroundtheCollegeprovidingadirectlinkto SecurityServices PROCEDURES x x Tendtovictim/survivor(firstaid,EMS,SexualAssaultSupportCentre). Obtaindetails/circumstancesofassault. 25|Page x x x x x x x x x x x Contactpolice/EMSimmediatelyifsuspectonsite,injuriesorweaponinvolved. NotifyCollegeSecuritySupervisororDirector. Directvictim/survivortocommunitysupportagenciesiftheyrefusepoliceinvolvement. Remainwithvictim/survivorthroughprocessifheorsherequestsustodoso. SubmitoccurrencereporttoDirectorofSecurity. CollegeadministrationadvisedofcircumstancesbyDirectorofSecurity. Assistpoliceasrequested/required. Increasesecuritymeasures/presenceifrequired. Createsafetyplansforanyotherstafforstudentsatrisk. Providepreventioneducation. Briefcollegeadministrationonprogressofinvestigationandvictim/survivor’swellbeing. OfficeoftheCrownAttorney – WaterlooRegion 200FrederickStreet,3rdFloor Kitchener,Ontario N2H6N9 5197413222 8:30a.m.to5:00p.m.,MondaytoFriday ACCESSIBILITY x x Wheelchairaccessible Languageinterpretersareavailablefreeofcharge ACCOUNTABILITY TheCrownAttorneysofficeispartoftheMinistryoftheAttorneyGeneralfortheProvinceof Ontario.Sexualassaultprosecutionsareconductedaccordingtothepoliciesanddirectivesofthe MinistryoftheAttorneyGeneral.Complaintsregardingstaffmaybeaddressedwiththe individualstaffmemberorthemanagingCrownAttorney. PROCEDURES Afterthepolicehavelaidcriminalcharges,theCrownAttorneysofficeisresponsibleforthe prosecutionofcriminalcharges. AllfilesarescreenedinaccordancewiththeChargeScreeningpoliciesoftheMinistryof theAttorneyGeneraltodeterminewhetherthereisareasonableprospectofconvictionanda publicinterestintheprosecution.Ifthereisareasonableprospectofconvictionandapublic interestintheprosecution,theCrownwillcontinuewiththeprosecutionoftheoffender. 26|Page StaffliaisewiththeVictim/WitnessAssistanceProgramandtheChildWitnessCentreto providefortheappropriateexchangeofinformation,arrangeinpersonmeetings,trial preparation,andvictimimpactstatements. Incasesthatresolvewithoutthenecessityofatrial,thevictim/survivorwillbecontactedto provideavictimimpactstatement. Whenamatterissetfortrial,theCrownAttorneysofficewillmakeeffortstoensurethat thevictim/survivormeetswiththeassignedCrowninadvanceofthetrialdateinordertodiscuss thecase,theevidence,andanyconcernstheymayhave. Ifamattercannotproceed,thevictim/survivorwillbeofferedanopportunitytomeetwith theassignedCrowntodiscussanyconcerns. Family&Children’sServicesofWaterlooRegion www.facswaterloo.org 200ArdeltAvenue Kitchener,Ontario N2C2L9 Office:5195760540 24hoursaday ChildProtectionInvestigationsarehandledthroughFamily&Children’sServicesChild ProtectionService.ClinicalServicesareofferedthroughtheSexualAbuseTreatmentProgramat Family&Children’sServices;nochildprotectionfileisrequiredtoreceiveclinicalservice. ACCESSIBILITY x x Wheelchairaccessible InterpretationthroughtheKitchenerWaterlooMulticulturalCentre ACCOUNTABILITY Allservicestochildrenwhohaveexperiencedsexualassaultthatfallwithinthemandateofchild protection(asdeterminedbytheChildandFamilyServicesActandtheOntarioEligibility Spectrum)areinvestigatedaccordingtochildprotectionstandardsandprocedures.AllStaffwho offerservicestochildrenwhohaveexperiencedsexualassaultreceiveregularcaseworkand clinicalsupervisiontoensurethatproperproceduresarebeingcarriedout.AnyClientswhoare dissatisfiedwiththeservicetheyreceivemayregisteracomplaint. ComplaintscanbemadetoF&CSdirectlyorbygoingtotheChildandFamilyServices ReviewBoard(CFSRB).Theprotectionofchildrenistheuniqueresponsibilityofmandated 27|Page Children’sAidSocieties.Currently,theCASissubjecttoavarietyofmandatedoversightsand rigorousstandards COMMITMENTS Wewill,withinthemandateofourservice: x Promoteandsafeguardthebestinterests,protectionandwellbeingofthechildinkeeping withthepurposeoftheChildandFamilyServicesAct x Employees,boardmembers,fosterparents,placementstudentsandvolunteershavea responsibilitytoadvocatechange o inthebestinterestsofthechild o forthesupportoffamilies o forthestrengthandcapacityofthecommunitytonurturechildrenandfamilies x ProvideservicesinanonjudgmentalatmospheretoallclientsregardlessoftheirRace, Ancestry,PlaceofOrigin,Colour,EthnicOrigin,Citizenship,Creed,Gender,Sexual Orientation,Age,Religion,MaritalStatus,SameSexPartnershipStatus,FamilyStatus, Disability,LanguageorRecordofOffenses. PROCEDURES–CHILDPROTECTION 1. ReferralsareprocessedthroughtheInitialResponse(screening)unitandarecoded accordingtotheEligibilitySpectrum,Section1Scale3:AbusiveSexualActivity. 2. Themajorityofsexualabuseinvestigationsrequireaninitial12hourresponsetimeandare investigatedbyaChildProtectionWorker. 3. Wherethereisapossibilityofcriminalchargesbeinglaid,ajointinvestigationisdoneby FamilyandChildren’sServicesandWaterlooRegionalPolice’sMajorCaseUnit 4. Uponcompletionoftheinvestigation,thefileiseitherclosedortransferredforongoing services. 5. Ifthefileistransferredtoongoingservice,thenthefileistransferredtotheFamily Violence/SexualAbuse/CustomizedResponseserviceareawhereverpossible.Thisservice areaincludestheSexualAbuseTreatmentProgram(SATP).TreatmentServicesfrom SATPareavailabletoallverifiedcasesofsexualabusewhetherornottheprotectionfile remainsopenorclosed.SATPoffersgroupindividualandfamilycounsellingtochildren andyouthwhohaveexperiencedsexualabuse,youthwhohavesexuallyoffended, childrenwithconcerningsexualbehaviorproblemsandyouthwhohaveexperienced sexualassault.SATPalsoofferspreventionandconsultationservices.AreferraltoSATP canbeinitiatedbytheChildProtectionWorker,familyorcommunitybycontactingthe supervisoroftheSexualAbuseServicesTeam. PROCEDURES&SERVICES–SEXUALABUSETREATMENTPROGRAM(SATP) 1. SATPofferscrisisofdisclosure,group,individualandfamilycounsellingtochildrenand youthuptoage18whohaveexperiencedsexualabuse.Servicesarealsoofferedforyouth whohaveexperiencedsexualassaultbyapeer,youthwhohavesexuallyoffendedand 28|Page childrenwithconcerningsexualbehaviorproblems.SATPofferspreventionservicesfor vulnerablechildrenandyouthwhoareconsideredatriskofsexualassault.Monthlywalk inclinicsareheldtoofferanonymousconsultationservicesforthecommunityregarding healthysexualityandsexualabusetreatment.Consultationscanalsobeaccessedby contactingthesupervisorofSATP.TheprogramisrunbyaskilledteamofMSWlevel clinicianswhospecializeintheareaofsexualabusetreatment. 2. Familiesdonotneedtohaveanactivechildprotectionfiletoreceiveservicesbutall suspectedcasesofchildsexualabusebyacaregiver,familymemberorsomeoneina positionofauthority/trustneedtobeinvestigatedbyFamily&Children’sServicespriorto receivingtreatmentservices. 3. AreferraltoSATPcanbeinitiatedbythechildprotectionworker,byselfreferralorbyany otherserviceproviderbycontactingthesupervisoroftheSexualAbuseTreatment Programat5195761329.Allservicesareofferedfreeofchargeandassistancewith transportationisavailabletoresidentsofWaterlooRegion.Allreferralsareprocessed within2448hoursandcrisisofdisclosureappointmentsaretypicallyofferedwithinone weekfromtheinitialphonecall. FamilyCounsellingCentreofCambridgeandNorth Dumfries www.fcccnd.com 18WalnutStreet Cambridge,Ontario N1R2E7 5196215090 9:00a.m.to9:00p.m.,MondaytoThursdayand9:00a.m.to2:00p.m.,Friday ACCOUNTABILITY Weareacommunitybased,notforprofitagencyandreceivefundingfromanumberofsources toensurethehealth,safetyandwellbeingofourcommunity.Weworkwithmany communitypartnerstobuildastronger,saferfutureforourcommunity. COMMITMENTS Wewill,withinthemandateofourservice: x Provideaprofessional,confidentialandsafeenvironmentforall x Respectallpeopleonanequalbasis x Valueindividualsabilitytochoosetheirowndirection x Exerciseourresponsibilitytoprotectthesafetyofourclientsandthecommunity 29|Page x x x Promoteaccessibleservicethroughcommunityoutreachandpartnership Promoteresponsibleandbalanceduseofpower Promoterespect,equalityandunderstanding SERVICES Theagencyprovidesavarietyofprogramsandservicesforindividualsandfamiliesimpactedby sexualabuseanddomesticviolence.Manyoftheseservicesaresubsidizedandothersareoffered onafeeforservicebasiswithaslidingscaledependingonincome. SexualAssault TheFamilyCounsellingCentreofferspersonalcounsellingforbothmalesandfemalesimpacted bysexualabuse.TheagencypartnerswiththeSexualAssaultSupportCentreofWaterlooRegion toofferagroupforwomenwhoarehealingfromsexualabuse. TheHealingoftheSevenGenerations 42CollegeStreet UpperUnit Kitchener,Ontario N2H5A1 Office:5195709118 Tollfree:18666766009 ACCESSIBILITY x AllAboriginalpeopleandcommunitymembersinWaterlooRegionarewelcome. ACCOUNTABILITY TheExecutiveDirectorandFoundingMember,andtheBoardofDirectorsareresponsiblefor ensuringthatproperproceduresarecarriedout.Complaintsorconcernscanbeaddressedtothe ExecutiveDirector.Allcomplaintsandconcernswillbeheardandaccommodationswillbemade asnecessary,whereverpossible.TheHealingoftheSevenGenerationsisaccountabletoour funders,theMinistryofChildrenandYouthServicesandtheTrilliumFoundation.Ultimately, weareaccountabletothecommunity. COMMITMENTS WearecommittedtoworkingwithallAboriginalpeopleandcommunitymembersinthe WaterlooRegion,especiallythoseindividualswhoaresufferingfromtheeffectsofthelegacyof theresidentialschoolsystem,includingintergenerationalimpactssuchassexualabuse. 30|Page Wearecommittedtoprovide: x Safespaces x Theutmostsupportbothinsideandoutsidetheorganization x Informationaboutrelevantresourcesandopportunitiestoconnectwiththoseresources x OpportunitiesforaftercarewithintheWaterlooRegionoroutsidetheregionifrequested x Alltheaboveforindividualsand/ortheirchildren Thereisnotimelimittotheserviceprovided. SERVICES Allsurvivorswillbetaughttousetraditionalhealingapproachesastoolsintheirhealing.Such practicesinclude: x Prayer x Ceremony x Songs x Dance x Drumming x Dreams x Fasting x Medicines x Nontraditionalhealingwillalsobetaught,includingart,movement,relaxation,and writing. Wherenecessary,survivorshavealsoaccessto: x HealingLodge x TreatmentCentre x Elders,traditionalhealers,andmedicinepeople x Women’sHealingCircle PROCEDURES Thefollowingwouldoccurwhenrelevanttotheindividualsituation: x Ensuringimmediatepersonalsafety,includingbeingtransportedtoasafeenvironment (withacommunitymemberwithinWaterlooRegionorwithinourextendedareaofservice asneededtoensuresafety) x Securingaccesstoemergencyhousing x Accompanimenttoindividual’sresidencetoretrievepersonalpossessions x Contactingpoliceservicesandprovidingsupportintalkingwithpolice x Inacasewhereachildoryouthisinvolved,contactingFamily&Children’sServices x Supportwithfindingalawyerandgoingthroughcourtprocesses x Lookingatfinancesandprovidingassistancewherenecessary 31|Page JohnHowardSocietyofWaterlooWellington www.waterloo.johnhoward.on.ca 310CharlesStreetEast Kitchener,Ontario N2G2P9 5197436071ext.213 8:30a.m.to4:30p.m.,MondaytoFriday ACCESSIBILITY x Physicallyaccessible ACCOUNTABILITY OurCentre’sExecutiveDirectorandProgramManagerareultimatelyresponsibleforensuring thatproperproceduresarecarriedout.ComplaintsorconcernscanbeaddressedtotheExecutive DirectororProgramManager.Ourfundersholdusaccountable.Wearealsoaccountabletothe MinistryofAttorneyGeneral,MinistryofChildrenandYouthServices,MinistryofCommunity SafetyandCorrectionalServices,MinistryofCommunityandSocialServices,andtheUnited Way.Ifthecoordinatorisregistered,theymaybeaccountabletotheOntarioCollegeofSocial WorkersandSocialServiceWorkers. COMMITMENTS OurGuelphofficeisapartoftheGuelphWellingtonCommunityProtocolonSexualAssault& DomesticViolence,2010,andisboundbythecommitmentslaidouttherein. SERVICES x x x Addressphysicalandmedicalneedsbyofferingareferraltotheemergencydepartmentat thelocalhospital(formedicalcareassessment,documentationofinjuriesand/orforensic services,preventionofsexuallytransmitteddisease,pregnancypreventionandcrisis support)andconnecttheindividualwithWaterlooRegionSexualAssault/Domestic ViolenceTreatmentCentre;offertoassistwiththisreferral. Explainthevariousresourcesavailableincluding o Communityresources o CrisisLines o SexualAssaultSupportCentreofWaterlooRegion o Theoptionofreportingtheassaulttothepolice Consideranybarriersthatmayhaveanimpactonabilitytoaccessserviceincluding language,financialneed,disability,transportation,geographiclocation,culture,age,and sexualorientation.Ifnecessary,helptoproblemsolveinaddressingthese(forexample, assistincallingorarrangingtransportation). 32|Page x x x x Ifchildrenwereinvolved,considerwhetherareferraltoFamily&Children’sServicesis needed. Encourageindividualtofindsomeonetotalkto,whetheritbeprofessionalcounselling services,afriend,familymember,pastorortrustedpersonintheirfamily,communityor faithcommunity. Iftheindividualisacontinuedclientofourprogram(s),wewillfollowuptodeterminethe outcomesandcontinuedplansofaction. Iftheclientisnotacurrentclientofourprogram(s),wewillensurethattheyhaveour contactinformationiftheydeterminethatwecanbeoffurtherassistancetothem. KitchenerWaterlooMulticulturalCentre www.kwmc.on.ca 102KingStreetWest Kitchener,Ontario N2G1A6 Office:(519)7452531 24hourEmergencyInterpreterServices:(519)7452593 9:00a.m.to5:00p.m.,MondaytoThursday 9:00a.m.to12:00noon,Friday ACCESSIBILITY x Wheelchairaccessible. ACCOUNTABILITY Anycomplaintsorissuesinregardstolanguageinterpretationservicesshouldbedirectedtothe CoordinatorofInterpreterServicesortheExecutiveDirector. Wearearegisterednotforprofit organization,accountabletoourBoardofDirectors.Weprovideprogramandfinancialreportsto ourmanyfundersandtoourmembers.Ourinterpretershaveallreceivedaminimumof90hours oftraining,arelanguagetestedandpassedapolicerecordscheckforservicewiththevulnerable sector. COMMITMENTS&SERVICES Wewill,withinthemandateofourserviceandfunding: x Providelanguageinterpreterservicesforallvictim/survivorsofsexualviolencein WaterlooRegionatnochargetotheserviceproviderorclient. x Providelanguageinterpreterstohelpserviceprovidersandvictim/survivorswhodonot speakEnglishtocommunicatewithoneotherinemergencyandnonemergencysituations. 33|Page x x Ensurewehavepermissionfromthevictim/survivortoprovidelanguageinterpretation servicesforthem. EnsureourlanguageinterpretersfollowtheStandardofPracticeandCodeofEthicsfor Interpreterswhichincludesaccuracyandfidelity,confidentiality,impartiality, maintenanceofroleboundaries,accountabilityandprofessionalism. PROCEDURES x x x Whenalanguageinterpreterisrequired,serviceprovidersshouldcall(519)7452593and leaveamessageincludingtheirname,agencyname,number,whatlanguageisrequired, andthedateinterpretationserviceisrequired. Inemergencysituationsinvolvingsexualassaultand/ordomesticviolence,callsfor languageinterpreterservicesleftatthisnumberwillbereturnedimmediately. Innonemergencysituations,callsleftintheeveningorontheweekendwillbereturned thenextbusinessday. Lutherwood www.lutherwood.ca LutherwoodFamilyCounsellingServices 35DicksonStreet Cambridge,Ontario N1R7A6 (519)6221670 (519)6239380 (519)7431460ext.298 8:30amto8:30pm,MondaytoThursday 8:30amto5:00pm,Friday TheBettyThompsonYouthCentre/ CommunityYouthJusticeMentalHealth Services 41WeberSt.West Kitchener,Ontario N2H3Z1 (519)7498305(Reception) (519)7492450(SafeHaven) 24hoursaday TheFrontDoor 1770KingStreetEast Kitchener,Ontario N2G2P1 (519)7492932 8:30amto4:30pm,MondaytoFriday ACCOUNTABILITY Allstaffmembersandcounsellorsarethoroughlytrainedandresponsibleforfollowing Lutherwoodpoliciesandprocedures.TheLeadershipTeamensuresaccountabilityofstaffto ensurethatwefulfillourmandate.AhandbookisprovidedtoallMentalHealthServices(MHS) 34|Page clientsattheIntakeinterviewandpages19to21outlinetheclientGrievanceProcedurewhich consistsofaThreeStepprocedure.Lutherwoodisanindependentnonprofitorganization accountabletoitsfundersandthroughitsaccreditation. COMMITMENTS Wewill: x Providetimelyindividualcounsellingtosurvivorsassistingthemtoworkthroughthe impactoftheirexperienceof/orexposuretosexualand/ordomesticviolence x Offercounsellingthatincludessafetyplanning,emotionalandtherapeuticsupport, discussionaboutoptionsandinformationaboutcommunityresources,skillbuilding, educationandtherapeuticresponsetotheaftereffectsoftheviolenceexperience/trauma x Offeranappointmentwithinafewdaysoftheindividual’sinitialcall x Informindividualsofourconfidentialitypoliciesandprocedures,disclosureobligations andotherrelevantpoliciesandprocedureimpactingservice x Whenappropriate,andifrequested,referclienttoourgroupprograms x Whenappropriate,referclienttocommunitypartnersforspecializedservices SERVICES Inordertoprovideacompletetreatmentprogram,thefollowingservicesmayoccurwhileclients areinvolvedinLutherwoodMHSprograms: x NeedsAssessmentishowclientsexpresstheirwisheswithrespecttotreatmentat LutherwoodFamilyCounsellingServicesandIntakeatFrontDoor.Clinicalstaff completestheNeedsAssessmentearlyintheprocessandrecommendationsareshared withtheclient. x TherapeuticInterventions–ClinicalstaffatLutherwoodhavebeentrainedinseveral therapeuticmodels.Dependingontheneedsidentifiedbytheclient,theclinicianwilluse themodelbestsuitingthepresentingissuesoftheclient. PROCEDURES 1. Lutherwood’sMentalHealthServices(MHS)Departmenttreatmentinterventionand serviceprograms’firststepistheIntakemeeting. 2. AtLutherwoodFamilyCounsellingServices,afterselfreferral,orconfirmationbythe clientofareferralinitiatedbyathirdparty,theclientisinvitedtovisitoneofouroffices andwewillaskdetailedquestionsabouthistory,lifesituationandpresentdistressto assessthetypesandextentofconcerns. 3. AftertheIntakemeeting,theclientwillbecontactedbytelephonetosetupameetingwith thecounsellorwhoisassignedtothefile. TheIntakeprocessisdifferentformanyoftheYouthprogramsofferedatBenjaminRoad.Front DooristhecentralizedaccessforchildrenandyouthrequiringmentalhealthservicesinWaterloo 35|Page Region.Lutherwoodalsoservesmandatedclientswhohavebeensentencedtoopencustody(285 BenjaminRoad). MennoniteCentralCommitteeOntario ontario.mcc.org(donotincludewww) 50KentAvenue Kitchener,Ontario N2G3R1 5197458458 8:30a.m.to4:30p.m.,MondaytoFriday ACCESSIBILITY x Officelocationhasanelevatorbutmanytimesprogramparticipantsaremetwithinthe community ACCOUNTABILITY OurorganizationisgovernedbyagovernanceboardthatoverseesallprogramsinOntario, thoughmanagementandmaintenanceofprogramsaretheresponsibilityofstaff.Mennonite CentralCommittee(MCC)hasharassmentpolicies(includingracialorsexual)thatincludea procedureforreportingcomplaintswithanyProgramCoordinatorincludingourHuman ResourcesCoordinator.OuragencyisaccountabletotheMennoniteCentralCommitteeof Ontariogoverningboard.Weworkinpartnershipwithseveralnationalnetworks. COMMITMENTS Wewill,withinthemandateofourservice: x Beinclusiveandprovideequaltreatmentforallpeopleaccessingourservices,whilebeing sensitivetoissuesrelatedtorace,language,ethnicity,gender,age,sexualorientation, socioeconomicstatus,and/orabilitiesofindividuals. SERVICES x x x OurCirclesofCareprogramworkswithvictimsofabusewhoareseniors.Staffand volunteersworkwiththeseseniorstofindsafeandsecuresolutionstotheirsituations. OurSexualMisconductandAbuseResponseResourceTeam(SMARRT)initiativeworks withinchurchorchurchinstitutionsettingswhentherehasbeenaboundarycrossing (includingsexualassaults)byleadershipmembers(includingvoluntaryandpaidleaders). OurCirclesofSupportandAccountabilityprogramworkswithmenwhohaveoffended sexually,andarelivinginthecommunityStaffandvolunteersworkwiththemento 36|Page supportthemandholdthemaccountableforthechoicesandpreventarelapsetothose behaviorsthathaveledtothevictimizationofothers.Thegoalofthisprogramisto preventfurthervictims.Willalsorespondtothevictimizationthathasbeenexperienced onthepartoftheoffender,butwillnotsupportvictimizationasareasonforperpetuating harm. PROCEDURES x x x Ifthereisaboundarycrossingwithinoneofconstituentchurchesandwereceiveareferral, wecallthepoliceifaminorisinvolved.IfoneofourCirclesofSupportand Accountability(COSA)participantsdisclosessexualassaultactivities,ourprocedureisto callthepoliceorappropriatelegalauthority Ifthereisasexualharassmentcomplaint,wefollowourprocedurementionedabove: reportingtocoordinators,investigation,resolutionorfurthergrievanceprocedures. Ifaminorissuspectedorreportedtohavebeenassaulted,wenotifyauthorities immediately. MosaicCounsellingandFamilyServices www.mosaiconline.ca 400QueenStreetSouth Kitchener,Ontario N2G1W7 5197436333 8:00a.m.to9:00p.m.,MondaytoThursday 8:00a.m.to5:00p.m.,Friday 8:00to4:00p.m.,Saturday ACCESSIBILITY x x Wheelchairaccessible LanguageinterpretersareavailablefreeofchargethroughtheKWMulticulturalCentre ACCOUNTABILITY OurCentre’sClinicalsupervisors,programdirectorsandExecutiveDirectorareresponsiblefor ensuringthatproperproceduresareimplemented.Ifclientshaveacomplaintaboutanyaspectof Mosaic,whichaffectsservicestothem,theyareurgedtospeaktotheircounsellor,theintake worker,thecounsellor’sclinicalsupervisorortheexecutivedirector.Atanytime,clientsmay requestachangeincounsellor.Suchrequestsaregrantedwithoutchallengeorneedfor explanation.AllcounsellorsemployedbyMosaicmustberegisteredwiththeOntarioCollegeof 37|Page SocialWorkersandSocialServiceWorkers.Asmembers,allofthecounsellorsareaccountableto upholdtheethicalstandardssetoutinthe“SocialWorkCodeofEthics.”Asanagency,Mosaicis alsoaccreditedbyFamilyServiceOntario. COMMITMENTS Wewill,withinthemandateofourservice: x Ensurethatourservicestosexualassaultvictims/survivorsarealignedwiththeguiding principles,valuesandbeliefslaidoutinthisprotocol. x Respectandaffirmthedignity,choices,privacyandvaluesofourclients x Ensurealldecisions,planninganddeliveryofservicesaregroundedinthe needs/preferencesofclients SERVICES Mosaicprovidesavarietyofcounsellingmodalitiesforfemaleandmalevictims/survivorsof sexualassaultincluding: x Individual(beginningfromtoddlerswhohaveadequatelanguageskillstoseniors),couple, familyandgroupcounsellingforwomenwhoarechildhoodsexualabusesurvivorsand forwomenwhoarevictims/survivorsofdomesticviolence.Thesegroupsarehelpfulfor clientswhosesexualassaultperpetratorwasanintimatepartnerorfamilymember. x Counsellingforfriends,partnersorfamilymemberswhohavebeenimpactedbythe sexualassaultoftheclient.Thismaybedonewiththevictim/survivorofthesexualassault (uponthesurvivor/victim’srequest)orindependently.Wenever(knowingly)offer counsellingtoaperpetratorofsexualassaultordomesticviolencewhenweareoffering servicestothevictim.Werefertheperpetratortoothercommunityservices. x Victims/survivorsofsexualassaultalsohavequickandeasyaccesstotheFamilyViolence Project,acollaborativeofagenciesprovidingwraparoundservice,allunderoneroofat Mosaic.Servicesincludepolicetrainedtodealwithfamilyviolence,elderabuseservices, safetyplanning,shelters,supportforsexualassaultvictims,children’sservices, counselling,financialcounselling,systemsupportandadvocacy. x Providesupport,information,advocacy,referralstocommunityservices,assistancewith lettersforcourtandCriminalInjuriesCompensationBoardapplications. PROCEDURES 1. Frontdeskreceptionistsaretrainedtogreet“walkin”clientswithsensitivityandrespect andtolinkthemwithanintakeworkeroranavailablecounsellortodoanintake interview. 2. Callersareinformedofintakehourssothattheycancallandspeaktoanintakeworkeror areinvitedtoleaveanameandnumberonaconfidentialvoicemailiftheywish. 3. Callersareaskedtoidentify,onavoicemailmessage,ifitissafetocallbackandleavea messageandareaskedtoprovideagoodtimetoreachthem.Clientsareadvisedthatthe 38|Page callbackwillbefromanunlistednumber.Thisisdonetoprotecttheconfidentialityofthe client. 4. Theneedformedicalinterventionisassessedand,ifneeded,areferralismadetoSt. Mary’sHospital.Followupiscompletedwithintakeassessmentforservices. 5. Barrierstoserviceareassessedandaddressedandlanguageinterpretersareinvolvedif required. 6. Inquiryismadeastowhethersexualassaultwasrecentorhistorical. 7. Ifrecent(lessthanoneyear)andsexualassaultandmedicalattentionisnotrequired,a referralismadetoSexualAssault/DomesticViolenceTreatmentCentre(SADVTC). 8. Ifhistoricsexualassaultduringchildhood,casesareassignedtoindividualcounselling withacounsellorexperiencedintreatingchildhoodsexualabuseortoMosaic’sWeaving OurVoicesgroupdependingontheclient’spreference. 9. Ifachildhasexperiencedhistoricsexualassault,theyareassignedtoachildren’stherapist withexperienceintraumatreatment. 10. ClientsareassignedtocounsellorsinourKitchenerorCambridgeofficesdependingon whatismostsuitablefortheclient. 11. Ifsexualassaultoccurswithincontextofarelationshipincludingotherformsofdomestic violence,theindividualisreferredtotheSexualAssault/DomesticViolenceTreatment Centre,aswellasacounsellorexperiencedinDVortoMosaic’sUnderstandingMegroup dependingontheclient’spreference. SexualAssaultSupportCentreofWaterlooRegion www.sascwr.org MainOffice: 201–151FrederickStreet Kitchener,Ontario N2H2M2 SatelliteOffice: SASCinpartnershipwith“LANGS” 1145ConcessionRoad Cambridge,ON N3H4L6 Office:(519)5710121 9:00a.m.to4:30p.m.,MondaytoFriday 24hourCrisis&SupportLine:(519)7418633 ACCESSIBILITY x x x Bothofficesarewheelchairaccessible. LanguageinterpretersareavailablefreeofchargethroughtheKitchenerWaterloo MulticulturalCentre.Brochuresandwebsiteareavailableinmultiplelanguages. Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgendered/Queerpositivespace. 39|Page ACCOUNTABILITY OurCentre’sPublicRelations&OperationsManagerisresponsibletoensureproperprocedures arecarriedout.GeneralconcernscanbedirectedtothePublicRelations&OperationsManager. ConcernscanalsobeaddressedtotheCrisisLine/VolunteerManagerinregardstothe24hour Crisis&SupportLineortheChairofHumanResourcesCommitteeinregardstocounselling services. WeareanindependentregisteredcharityaccountabletoourBoardofDirectors.We provideprogramandfinancialreportstocertainfundingbodiesasrequired,e.g.,theMinistryof theAttorneyGeneral. COMMITMENTS Wewill,withinthemandateofourservice: x Utilizehumanitarianandfeministideals,therebyacknowledgingtheintrinsicworthand dignityofallthoseaccessingourservices,andtheirrighttoinclusiveandequalservices; x Recognizeandwillbesensitivetothelinksbetweensexualassaultandotherformsof intersectingoppressionincludingsex,genderidentity,sexualorientation,race,ethnicity, age,socioeconomicstatus,abilities,oranyotherexperienceofmarginalization; x Providefreeandconfidentialservices. SERVICES x x x x x x Provide24hoursupport,information,crisisintervention,andreferralstofemale,male, andtransgenderedvictims/survivorsandtheirfriendsandfamiliesthroughour24hour Crisis&SupportLine; Provideshorttermsupporttoadultfamilyandfriendsofvictims/survivors; Providewomenandtranspeople,16yearsofageandolder,with: o IndividualandgroupcounsellinginKitchenerandinCambridge(bothshortterm andlongterm) o Advocacyandaccompanimentstothepolicestation,courthouse,hospitalorother relatedappointments o AssistancewithCriminalInjuriesCompensationBoardapplicationsandVictim ImpactStatements o Practicalassistance(transportation,etc.) o Safetyplanning o Supportinregardstoexperiencesofsexualharassment o Othersupportsasrequested Provideindividualcounsellingtomalesurvivors; Providepubliceducationonsexualassaulttogroupsimpactedbysexualviolenceandthe communityatlarge; Providetrainingtocommunitypartnersonhowtorespondwhensomeonediscloses sexualassault. 40|Page PROCEDURES Anypersonimpactedbyexperiencesofsexualassault/abuseisencouragedtocallour24hour Crisis&SupportLineat(519)7418633forimmediatesupportandinformation.Whentheycall thisnumber,theyhavetwooptions: x Iftheyarecomfortableleavingtheirfirstnameandaphonenumber,asupportworkerwill callthembackwithinapproximatelyfivetosevenminutes. x Iftheydonotwishtoleavetheirnumber,ortheyareunabletodoso,theyhavetheoption ofholdingonthelinewhiletheansweringservicepatchesthemthroughtoasupport workerdirectly. Anypersonwishingtoaccessindividualorgroupcounsellingisencouragedtocallouroffice numberandspeakwithacounsellordirectly.Atthistime,peopleareaskedtoidentifythe following: x Iftheyarecallinginregardstoarecentassault(withinthelastyear)orahistoricalassault x IftheywouldliketoaccesssupportinKitchenerorinCambridge x Ifitissafeandappropriatetoleaveamessageatthenumbertheyhaveprovided InitialContact: 1) Assessneedformedicalattentionand/orimmediatesafety x Considerinvolvingemergencyservices 2) Assessandaddressbarrierstoservice x Considerinvolvingatranslator,addressingaccessibilityneeds,oraddressingother barriers x ConsiderareporttoFamily&Children’sServicesoftheWaterlooRegionif necessary 3) Explainthelimitsofconfidentiality x ConsiderinvolvingWaterlooRegionalPoliceServiceifnecessary 4) Establishcommunication,processfeelings,validatevictim’s/survivor’sexperience, challengemyths 5) Providecrisisinterventionifneeded 6) Explorecopingskills/supportsystemsinplace 7) Presentinformation,choicesandoptions x ConsiderreferraltoWaterlooRegionSexualAssault/DomesticViolenceTreatment Centre 8) Providesafetyplanningifneeded x Considercreatingacontractwiththevictim/survivorifneeded 9) Offeranaccompanimentorassistancewithtransportationasappropriateandaccordingto internalpolicies 41|Page VictimServicesofWaterlooRegion www.vswr.ca 200MapleGroveRoad,P.O.Box3070 Cambridge,Ontario N3H5M1 Office:5195852363 Afterhours:5195705143 8:30a.m.to4:30p.m.,MondaytoFriday 24hourcrisisintervention ACCESSIBILITY x x x Allofficesarewheelchairaccessible Culturalinterpretersareavailablethroughvolunteerbase CrisiscardsinBraille ACCOUNTABILITY OurCentre’sExecutiveDirector,isresponsibleforensuringthattheirproperproceduresare carriedout.Generalcomplaints/concernscanbedirectedtotheExecutiveDirector.Asan organizationweareaccountabletoOntarioVictimServicesSecretariat,MinistryoftheAttorney General(primaryfunder)andourBoardofDirectors(governingbody). COMMITMENTS Ourobjectiveistolessentheimpactoftraumathrough: x Immediatecrisisintervention(onscene/telephone) x Communityreferrals x Emotionalandpracticalsupport x Courtaccompaniment x Limitedfinancialassistanceforspecificcrimes x CaseManagementforhighriskvictims(DomesticViolenceEmergencyResponseSystem) x Publiceducation x SafetyPlanning x Recognizancenotification x Advocacy SERVICES Immediatecrisisintervention,emotionalandpracticalsupport,extensivesafetyplanning,bail notification,courtaccompaniment,communityreferrals,followupsupport,limitedfinancial assistanceandfreepersonalhomealarmsthatpromoteacaseplanningapproachtovictim support. 42|Page 24hourtelephonesupport Anypersonimpactedbycrime/tragiccircumstancecancontactouragencybycalling5195852363 whichisansweredbyourtelephoneansweringservice.Theyhavetwooptions: 1) Iftheyarecomfortableleavingtheirfirstnameandaphonenumber,acrisisresponderwill callthembackwithinapproximately10minutes. 2) Iftheydonotwishtoleavetheirnumber,ortheyareunabletodoso,theyhavetheoption ofholdingonthelinewhiletheansweringservicepatchesthemthroughtoacrisis responderdirectly. Our24hourcrisissupportcontinuestobeavailabletoallsurvivorsinourcommunityasneeded throughouttheirhealingjourneys. PROCEDURES FirstResponsetoCrisisCallorOfficeWalkIn(RecentAssault) 1. Assessneedformedicalattention,immediatesafety x Considerinvolvingemergencyservices 2. Addressbarrierstoservice 3. Discussconfidentiality 4. Provideemotionalsupport/crisisintervention 5. Exploreoptions/choicesthroughinformation(i.e.:SADVTC/SASC/WRPS) 6. Discussfinancialassistance(transportation/counseling/etc) 7. Providesafetyplanning(ifrequired) 8. Providereferralsandfollowup 9. Providepracticalassistancewhenrequired Victim/WitnessAssistanceProgram 200FrederickStreet,3 Floor Kitchener,Ontario N2H6P1 5197413351 8:30a.m.to5:00p.m.,MondaytoFriday rd ACCESSIBILITY x Allfacilitiesareaccessible ACCOUNTABILITY AllVictim/WitnessAssistanceProgram(VWAP)staffareresponsibleforcompliancewithour policyandproceduresmanual.Complaintsorconcernsmaybeaddressedbyspeakingwitha 43|Page VictimWitnessServicesWorkerorthemanager.WeareaccountabletotheOntarioVictim ServicesdivisionoftheMinistryoftheAttorneyGeneral. COMMITMENTSANDSERVICES TheVictim/WitnessAssistanceProgramisavoluntaryprogramofferedthroughOntarioVictim ServiceswithintheMinistryoftheAttorneyGeneral.Theprogram’smandateistoprovide information,assistanceandsupporttovictimsofcrimethroughoutthecriminalcourtprocessin ordertoincreasetheirunderstandingof,andparticipationin,thecriminalcourtprocess.Oncea criminalchargehasbeenlaid,servicesareofferedonaprioritybasistovictimsofsexualassault, partnerassault/domesticviolence,hatecrimes,familiesofhomicidevictimsortrafficfatalities, vulnerablevictimswithspecialneedsandelderlyvictims. PROCEDURES x x x x x x x x x Establishearlycontactwithvictim/witness,provideinformationonthecriminaljustice processincludingcasespecificinformationsuchascourtdatesandexplanationofthe purposeofthesecourtappearances. Provideappropriatereferralsregardingsafetyplanning,counselingandsupportservices inthecommunity Providecopiesofcourtdocumentssuchasbailandprobationconditions Advocateonthevictim/witness’sbehalfwiththeCrownAttorneyand/orpolicewith regardtotheirconcernsaboutthecase,bailconditions/variations,orspecialneedsofthe victim/witness.ThiscanincludeadvocatingwiththeCrownAttorneytogivehighpriority inschedulingsexualassaultcasesinthecourtsandadvocatingforaCrownAttorneytobe assignedattheearliestopportunity. Seekvictiminputatvariousstages(bailvariationrequests,guiltypleasandsentencing), conveyingthisinputtotheCrownAttorneyinwritingandinformingvictimsofthe outcomes Providecourtroomorientation,preparation,assistanceandemotionalsupporttoprepare thevictim/witnesstogiveevidenceincourt.(Victim/WitnessAssistanceProgramstaffwill informtheclientthatVWAPdoesnotdiscussevidenceandthattheyhaveanobligationto discloseanyinformationsharedwiththemthatmayberelevanttotheprosecution). VWAPstaffwillmakeeveryefforttoarrangeavictimmeetingwiththeCrownAttorney assignedtothecaseandvictimswillbegiventheopportunitytoreviewtheirstatement EnsurethatvictimsareawareoftheirrighttocompleteaVictimImpactStatementand assistanceisprovidedifnecessary MakereferraltotheCriminalInjuriesCompensationBoardwhenappropriateand assistanceisprovidedifrequested Arrangeforinterpreterservicesifneeded. 44|Page IfVWAPisawareofanappeal,theywilladvisethevictimoftheappeal,includinganexplanation oftheprocess,andreferthevictimtotheappropriateVWAPofficetoprovidefurther information. WaterlooRegionalPoliceService www.wrps.on.ca 200MapleGroveRoad Cambridge,Ontario N3H5M1 Office:5196508500 24hoursaday ACCESSIBILITY x Allfacilitiesareaccessible ACCOUNTABILITY AllmembersoftheWaterlooRegionalPoliceServiceareresponsibleforensuringthatproper proceduresarecarriedout.Concernscanbeaddressedbyspeakingwiththeinvolved investigator,theirimmediatesupervisorortheStaffSergeantinchargeoftheMajorCaseBranch. ComplaintscanbedirectedtotheWaterlooRegionalPoliceServiceProfessionalStandardsBranch ortheOfficeoftheIndependentPoliceReviewDirector.Asanorganizationweareaccountable totheWaterlooRegionalPoliceServicesBoard. COMMITMENTSANDSERVICES Wewill,withinthemandateofourservice: x Conductcriminalinvestigationstothehigheststandard. x Congruentwithcommunityvalues,sensitivitiesandexpectations,weaspiretodeliver investigativeexcellencethroughongoingmemberdevelopment,innovativeuseof resourcesandtechnology,andbuildingcommunityandorganizationalcapacity. x Enhancingpartnerships,teamwork,victimsupport,andcommunityeducation. PROCEDURES 1. Officersrespondingtoareportofsexualassaultwillensurethesafetyofthevictim. Officerswillensurethevictimreceivesmedicalattentionifrequired. 2. Ifthecircumstanceswarrant,thevictimwillbeaskedtoattendtheWaterlooRegionSexual Assault/DomesticViolenceTreatmentCentre. 3. Officerswilldopreliminaryinvestigationanddetermineifacrimesceneneedstobe securedinordertopreserveevidence. 45|Page 4. InvestigatorsfromtheMajorCaseBranchconductinvestigationsofSexualAssault. 5. Detectivesconductthoroughinvestigationsanddetermineiftherearegroundstoproceed withcriminalchargesagainstanaccused. 6. MajorCaseDetectiveswillassistandsupportvictimsofsexualassaultinasensitive manner. 7. Investigatorswillkeepthevictiminformedinregardstothestatusoftheinvestigation. 8. Attheconclusionoftheinvestigationwherenochargesarelaid,theinvestigatorwill informthevictimofthereasonforthedecision. WaterlooRegionalPoliceService– VictimServicesUnit www.wrps.on.ca/branchesdivisions/victimservices.htm 400QueenStreetSouth Kitchener,Ontario N2G1W7 (519)7437243 (519)5795116Ext.2228or2231 9:00a.m.to5:00p.m.,MondaytoFriday ACCESSIBILITY x x Wheelchairaccessible Languageinterpretersareavailableifnecessary ACCOUNTABILITY AllmembersoftheWaterlooRegionalPoliceServiceareresponsibleforensuringthatproper proceduresarecarriedout.Concernscanbeaddressedbyspeakingwiththeinvolvedworker,or theirimmediatesupervisor,theStaffSergeantinchargeoftheDomesticViolenceUnit.Weare accountabletotheWaterlooRegionalPoliceServicesBoard,andtheMinistryofCommunityand SocialServices. SERVICES • Emotionalsupport(crisisandongoing) •Safetyplanning •Informationregardingpoliceprocedures •Criminalcourtinformation/bailnotification •Criminalcourtaccompaniment(trials) •Referralstocommunityservices 46|Page •Actingasaliaisonbetweentheclientandpolice,courtandotheragencies •Endeavouringtohelpimprovevictimcooperationwithpoliceandcourts COMMITMENTS Sinceitsinceptionin1982,theVictimServicesUnit’sprincipalgoalhasbeenandcontinuestobe toassistpeopleindealingwiththeconsequencesofvictimizationand/ortragiccircumstances suchashomicides,domesticassaults,sexualassaults,criminalharassment,threats,andsudden deaths.AscivilianswiththeWaterlooRegionalPoliceService,weareinauniquepositiontobe abletoreachouttopeoplewhomayotherwisebeoverlooked. WaterlooRegionSexualAssault/DomesticViolence TreatmentCentre www.keepingsafe.ca foradministration&counselling c/o400QueenSt.South Kitchener,Ontario N2G1W7 St.Mary’sGeneralHospital(forNorthWaterloo) 911Queen’sBoulevard Kitchener,Ontario N2M1B2 CambridgeMemorialHospital(forSouthWaterloo) 700CoronationDrive Cambridge,Ontario N1R3G2 5197496994 24houravailabilityfornurse/socialworkerteamresponseatSt.Mary’sandCambridgeMemorial Hospitals Administration:9:00a.m.to5:00p.m.,MondaytoFriday ACCESSIBILITY x x Wheelchairaccessible LanguageinterpretersareavailablefreeofchargethroughtheKWMulticulturalCentre 47|Page ACCOUNTABILITY TheDirectorofourCentreisresponsibleforensuringthatproperproceduresarecarriedout. ComplaintsorconcernscanbeaddresstotheDirectoroftheCentre.TheCentreisaprogram administeredbySt.Mary’sGeneralHospitalinKitchener.Allteamsocialworkersaremembers oftheOntarioCollegeofSocialWorkerandSocialServiceWorkers. COMMITMENTS Wewill,withinthemandateofourservice: x Recognizetheimportanceofpromotingchoice,respectandempowermenttoenablethe individualtomakehisorherownchoices x Treatallindividualswithdignityandcompassion x Accepttheindividual’sperceptionoftheassault x Recognizetheimportanceofinvolvingfamilyand/orsupportsystemswhereconsentis givenbytheindividual SERVICES x x x Provideacuteandfollowupcareandcounsellingtowomen,childrenandmaleswhohave beenrecentlysexuallyassaulted. Providemedicalexamination,forensicevidencecollection,STI,HIVandpregnancy treatment,crisisinterventionandreferraltocommunityresources Provideshorttermcounselling,referralandconsultation,publiceducation,research, advocacyandcommunitydevelopment. PROCEDURES 1. Oncallnurseandsocialworkerteamarepagedwithconsentoftheindividual,bythe emergencyroomstaff 2. Teamarriveswithin45minutesofpagefromtheemergencyroom(ER)staff 3. Assessneedsfortranslation,injuries,accessibility 4. TransfertoSA/DVTCsuiteinthehospital 5. DiscusswhatbringsthepersontotheCentre 6. Explainconfidentiality,andoptionsforcare:examination,STI&HIVtreatment,pregnancy prevention,collectionofforensicevidence,emotionalcare,immediateandfollowup counselling,involvementornotofpolice,referral 7. Explainreport(ifchildisvictimized)toFamily&Children’sServicesasperdutytoreport 8. Providefollowupplansandresourcesasneeded(i.e.:HIVPEPx28days,followup counselling,communityresources,shelter,etc) 9. Providewritteninformationaboutservicesreceived,plansandresourcesavailable 48|Page 8SEXUALASSAULTRESPONSE PROTOCOLTOOLKIT A)CommunityPartnerConsultationForms AuthorizationforReleaseofInformation ActionPlan B)ConsenttoSexualActivityInformation C)Safety,AwarenessandSelfCareTool D)ServiceProviderSelfAssessmentChecklist E)ResourceList F)WhatNow?:WhattodoafteryouhavebeenSexuallyAssaulted G)FlowChartoftheCriminalJusticeProcess H)SexualAssaultSupportServicesforRuralAreas page50 page54 page58 page60 page62 page64 page67 page68 49|Page A)COMMUNITYPARTNERCONSULTATIONFORMS AuthorizationforReleaseofInformation PARTONE I, herebyauthorizethe toreleaseinformationtoconsultand/oradvocatewiththefollowingorganizationsorindividualsasisrelevant tomyormydependent’scase.Iunderstandtherewillbeagroupconsultationtodooneormoreofthe following: x Effectivelycoordinateserviceprovisionbetweenagencies x Identifyavailablesupportservices,createactionplansand/orplayanadvocacyrole x Assessriskandprovidecollaborativesafetyplans Igiveconsentforthefollowingserviceproviders/individualstoparticipateinthisCommunityPartner Consultation: 1. NameofOrganization/Individual: 4. NameofOrganization/Individual: _____________________________________ _______________________________________ 2. NameofOrganization/Individual: 5. NameofOrganization/Individual: _______________________________________ _____________________________________ 6. NameofOrganization/Individual: 3. NameofOrganization/Individual: _______________________________________ _____________________________________ Ihavebeenencouragedtoattendthisconsultation.IfIchoosenottoattend,IknowIcangivecomments verballyorinwritingforconsiderationintheconsultation. OnPartTwoofthisform,IhaveindicatedifthereareanyitemsthatIdonotwantdisclosed.This informationwillonlybeseenbytheserviceproviderwhohascalledthisconsultation. IunderstandthatthisreleaseformwillonlybeusedforthepurposesofthisCommunityPartner Consultationanddirectfollowupactionsresultingfromit.Thisformdoesnotconstituteanongoingconsentto releaseinformationbetweentheagencieslistedabove.ThisAuthorizationforReleaseofInformationformwill expirenolaterthan90daysfromthedatewhichitwassignedandIcanchoosetorevokeitatanytime. ___________________________________ _______________________ Victim/Survivor’sSignature(ifapplicable) Date ___________________________________ _______________________ LegalGuardian’sSignature(ifapplicable) Date ___________________________________ _______________________ ServiceProvider’sSignature Date 50|Page AuthorizationforReleaseofInformation PARTTWO: Idonotwantthefollowingtobedisclosed: Ialsounderstandthatthefollowingexceptionstoconfidentialityexist: WearerequiredtoreportcasesofsuspectedchildabuseorneglecttoFamilyandChildren’sServices. IfaserviceproviderfeelsthatIamadangertomyselforothers,theappropriateauthoritieswillbe notified. Wemaynotbeabletomaintainconfidentialityincaseswhereaserviceproviderissubpoenaedto testifyincourtortoprovidecasefiles. Criminaljusticepartnersarenotabletokeepmattersconfidentialwhentheyarebeforethecourts. ___________________________________ Victim/Survivor’sSignature(ifapplicable) _______________________ Date ___________________________________ LegalGuardian’sSignature(ifapplicable) ___________________________________ ServiceProvider’sSignature _______________________ Date _______________________ Date 51|Page ActionPlan(Page1of2) Dateofconsultation:____________________________________________________ Serviceprovider/individualchairing:_________________________________________ Nameofvictim/survivor(ifthishasbeendisclosed):____________________________ Individuals/partnerspresent: Individualor Action Community Completed Target Partner Date Responsible Othernotes: 52|Page ActionPlan(Page2of2) Riskhasbeenassessed SafetyPlanhasbeencompleted(if applicable) ActionPlanisinplacetosupportthe victim/survivor Supportsareinplacetosupportthe victim/survivor’sfamily(ifapplicable) Interventionsareinplacetoholdthe perpetratoraccountable(ifapplicable) Yes/ No Ifnot,describewhynot. Ifyes,describetherisklevel. Yes/ No Ifnot,describewhynot. Ifyes,describethebasicplan. Yes/ No Howmany?Pleasedescribe. Yes/ No Howmany?Pleasedescribe? Yes/ No Howmany?Pleasedescribe? *FormadaptedfromtheCommunityResponseProtocolforSexualAssaultandDomesticViolence(GuelphWellington ActionCommitteeonSexualAssaultandDomesticViolence,2005) 53|Page B)CONSENTTOSEXUALACTIVITYINFORMATION LEGALDEFINTIONS Section150.1ofthecriminalcode,asitpertainstochildrenandconsent,statesthefollowing: (1)Subjecttosubsections(2)to(2.2),whenanaccusedischargedwithanoffenceundersection 151or152orsubsection153(1),160(3)or173(2)orischargedwithanoffenceundersection271, 272or273inrespectofacomplainantundertheageof16years,itisnotadefencethatthe complainantconsentedtotheactivitythatformsthesubjectmatterofthecharge. (2)Whenanaccusedischargedwithanoffenceundersection151or152,subsection173(2)or section271inrespectofacomplainantwhois12yearsofageormorebutundertheageof14 years,itisadefencethatthecomplainantconsentedtotheactivitythatformsthesubjectmatterof thechargeiftheaccused (a)islessthantwoyearsolderthanthecomplainant;and (b)isnotinapositionoftrustorauthoritytowardsthecomplainant,isnotapersonwith whomthecomplainantisinarelationshipofdependencyandisnotinarelationshipwith thecomplainantthatisexploitativeofthecomplainant. (2.1)Whenanaccusedischargedwithanoffenceundersection151or152,subsection173(2)or section271inrespectofacomplainantwhois14yearsofageormorebutundertheageof16 years,itisadefencethatthecomplainantconsentedtotheactivitythatformsthesubjectmatterof thechargeif (a)theaccused (i)islessthanfiveyearsolderthanthecomplainant;and (ii)isnotinapositionoftrustorauthoritytowardsthecomplainant,isnotapersonwith whomthecomplainantisinarelationshipofdependencyandisnotinarelationshipwith thecomplainantthatisexploitativeofthecomplainant;or (b)theaccusedismarriedtothecomplainant. (2.2)Whentheaccusedreferredtoinsubsection(2.1)isfiveormoreyearsolderthanthe complainant,itisadefencethatthecomplainantconsentedtotheactivitythatformsthesubject matterofthechargeif,onthedayonwhichthissubsectioncomesintoforce, (a)theaccusedisthecommonlawpartnerofthecomplainant,orhasbeencohabitingwith thecomplainantinaconjugalrelationshipforaperiodoflessthanoneyearandtheyhave hadorareexpectingtohaveachildasaresultoftherelationship;and (b)theaccusedisnotinapositionoftrustorauthoritytowardsthecomplainant,isnota personwithwhomthecomplainantisinarelationshipofdependencyandisnotina relationshipwiththecomplainantthatisexploitativeofthecomplainant. 54|Page (3)Nopersonagedtwelveorthirteenyearsshallbetriedforanoffenceundersection151or152 orsubsection173(2)unlessthepersonisinapositionoftrustorauthoritytowardsthe complainant,isapersonwithwhomthecomplainantisinarelationshipofdependencyorisina relationshipwiththecomplainantthatisexploitativeofthecomplainant. (4)Itisnotadefencetoachargeundersection151or152,subsection160(3)or173(2),orsection 271,272or273thattheaccusedbelievedthatthecomplainantwas16yearsofageormoreatthe timetheoffenceisallegedtohavebeencommittedunlesstheaccusedtookallreasonablestepsto ascertaintheageofthecomplainant. (5)Itisnotadefencetoachargeundersection153,159,170,171or172orsubsection212(2)or(4) thattheaccusedbelievedthatthecomplainantwaseighteenyearsofageormoreatthetimethe offenceisallegedtohavebeencommittedunlesstheaccusedtookallreasonablestepstoascertain theageofthecomplainant. (6)Anaccusedcannotraiseamistakenbeliefintheageofthecomplainantinordertoinvokea defenceundersubsection(2)or(2.1)unlesstheaccusedtookallreasonablestepstoascertainthe ageofthecomplainant. Acommonissueinsexualassaultcasesiswhetherornotthesexualactivitywasconsensual.In legalterms,consentisthevoluntaryagreementofthecomplainanttohaveengagedinthesexual activityinquestion.Accordingtos.273.1(1)oftheCriminalCode,consentforsexualassault purposesisdefinedasthefollowing: 273.1(1)MeaningofconsentSubjecttosubsection(2)andsubsection265(3),consentmeans, forthepurposesofsections271,272and273,thevoluntaryagreementofthecomplainantto engageinthesexualactivityinquestion. (2)Noconsentisobtained,forthepurposesofsections271,272and273,where: (a)theagreementisexpressedbythewordsorconductofapersonotherthanthe complainant; (b)thecomplainantisincapableofconsentingtotheactivity; (c)theaccusedcounselsorincitesthecomplainanttoengageintheactivitybyabusinga positionoftrust,powerorauthority; (d)thecomplainantexpresses,bywordsorconduct,alackofagreementtoengageinthe activity;or (e)thecomplainanthavingconsentedtoengageinthesexualactivity,expresses,bywords orconduct,alackofagreementtocontinuetoengageintheactivity. 273.2Itisnotadefensetoachargeundersection271,272or273thattheaccusedbelievedthatthe complainantconsentedtotheactivitythatformsthesubjectmatterofthecharge,where: 55|Page (a)theaccused’sbeliefinconsentarosefromtheaccused’s: (i)selfinducedintoxication,or (ii)recklessnessorwillfulblindness;or (b)theaccuseddidnottakereasonablesteps,inthecircumstancesknowntotheaccusedat thetime,toascertainthatthecomplainantwasconsenting. TOOLSTOAIDWITHUNDERSTANDINGCONSENTTOSEXUALACTIVITY AgeofConsenttoSexualActivity Theageofconsent,alsoknownastheageofprotection,referstotheageatwhichayoung personcanlegallyconsenttosexualactivity.Allsexualactivitywithoutconsent,regardlessof age,isacriminaloffence.Theageofconsentlawsapplytoallformsofsexualactivity,ranging fromsexualtouching(e.g.,kissing)tosexualintercourse. Canada’sAgeofConsenttoSexualActivity Theageofconsentforsexualactivityis16years.However,theageofconsentis18yearswhere thesexualactivityexploitstheyoungpersonwhenitinvolvesprostitution,pornographyor occursinarelationshipofauthority,trustordependency(e.g.,withateacher,coachor babysitter).Sexualactivitycanalsobeconsideredexploitativebasedonthenatureand circumstancesoftherelationship,e.g.,theyoungpersonsage,theagedifferencebetweenthe youngpersonandtheirpartner,howtherelationshipdeveloped(quickly,secretly,oroverthe Internet)andhowthepartnermayhavecontrolledorinfluencedtheyoungperson. ExceptionstoAgeofConsent TheCriminalCodeprovidescloseinageorpeergroupexceptions.Forexample,a14or15 yearoldcanconsenttosexualactivitywithapartneraslongasthepartnerislessthanfiveyears olderandthereisnorelationshipoftrust,authorityordependencyoranyotherexploitationof theyoungperson.Thismeansthatifthepartneris5yearsorolderthanthe14or15yearold,any sexualactivitywillbeconsideredacriminaloffenceunlessitoccursaftertheyaremarriedtoeach other(inaccordancewiththesolemnizationofmarriagerequirementsthatareestablishedin eachprovinceandterritory,governinghowandwhenamarriagecanbeperformed,includingthe minimumageatwhichsomeonemaymarry). Thereisalsoacloseinageexceptionfor12and13yearolds.A12or13yearoldcan consenttosexualactivitywithanotheryoungpersonwhoislessthantwoyearsolderandwith whomthereisnorelationshipoftrust,authorityordependencyorotherexploitationoftheyoung person. 56|Page AgeofConsentfor16and17YearOlds TheCriminalCodeprotects16and17yearoldsagainstsexualexploitation,wherethesexual activityoccurswithinarelationshipoftrust,authority,dependencyorwherethereisother exploitation.Whetherarelationshipisconsideredtobeexploitingthe16or17yearoldwill dependuponthenatureandcircumstancesoftherelationship,e.g.,theageoftheyoungperson, theagedifferencebetweentheyoungpersonandtheirpartner,howtherelationshipdeveloped andhowthepartnermayhavecontrolledorinfluencedtheyoungperson.Aswell,16and17year oldscannotconsenttosexualactivitythatinvolvesprostitutionorpornography. AdaptedfromCanada’sDepartmentofJusticewebsiteatwww.justice.gc.ca 57|Page C)SAFETY,AWARENESSANDSELFCARETOOL Name:_________________________________________ Date:______________________ Youhavesurvivedthisexperience–youhaveamazingstrength. Sexualviolenceisneverthefaultofthevictim/survivor–itwasnotyourfault! The following is a tool for talking about personal safety and risk, awareness of safety and risk, and selfcare(howtotakecareofyourself).Thesequestionsaredesignedtohelpyouthinkaboutsafety and risk in some of the areas of your life and talk about ways you can practice healthy selfcare in waysthatarerightforyou. Safetyissimplythestateofbeingsafe.Beingsafeistheconditionofbeingprotectedagainst physical, social, spiritual, financial, political, emotional, occupational, psychological or educational harmasaresultofneglect,error,accidents,orintent.Safetycanalsobedefinedtobethecontrolof recognizedhazardstoachieveanacceptablelevelofrisk. Pleaseknowthatnoneofthesequestionsaremandatory. Youdonothavetotalkaboutanythingyoudonotfeelcomfortablediscussing. PhysicalSafety–MyPhysicalSelf Somepeoplewhohaveexperiencedsexualassaultareatgreaterriskforengaginginbehavioursthat arerisky,suchas:selfharm,eatingdisorders,substanceuse,beinginconflictwiththelaw,making riskysexualchoices,andsuicidalideationandattempts. Somequestionstothinkabout: x Aremybasicneedsbeingmet,forexampleclothing,shelter,food&water?Ismyphysicalbody safe? x HaveIhadmymedicalneedsaddressed? x Isthereanythinginthewayofmetakinggoodcareofmyself?AmIbeinggoodtomybody? x AmIeatingwell?AmIgettingenoughsleep?Hasmyuseofsubstanceschanged? x Aremyrelationshipswithotherssafe?AmIsafearoundtheotherpeopleinmylife? x Wouldlegalaction,suchasarestrainingorderorpeacebond,behelpfulforme? ThesearesomethingsIamalreadydoingtobeandfeelsafeandtakecareofmyself: Totakecareofmybasicneeds: Toaddressmymedicalneeds: Tokeepmyphysicalbodysafe: Inmyrelationshipswithothers: SomeotherthingsIamalreadydoingare: ThesearesomethingsIcandoandwilldotobeandfeelsafeandtakecareofmyself: 58|Page PhysicalSafety–Housing/Shelter Somequestionstothinkabout: x AmIsafewhereIlive?AmIsafewhereIwork?AmIsafewhereIgotoschool? x Do I have any dependents – children, grandchildren, older adults, or persons with disabilities? Aremydependentssafe? x WhereamIunsafe?Whataretheriskstomysafety? ThesearesomethingsIamalreadydoingtobeandfeelsafeandtakecareofmyself: Athome: Atwork: Atschool: SomeotherthingsIamalreadydoingare: ThesearesomethingsIcandoandwilldotobeandfeelsafeandtakecareofmyself: EmotionalSafety IrealizethatIhavebeenthroughalotandImaybefeelingexhaustedandemotionallydrained.Some questionstothinkabout: x DoIfeelsafe?AretheretimesorsituationswhenIdonotfeelsafe?WhendoIfeelthesafest? ThesearesomethingsIamalreadydoingtobeandfeelsafeandtakecareofmyself: ThesearesomethingsIcandoandwilldotobeandfeelsafeandtakecareofmyself: CopingStrategies ThesearesomehealthythingsIamalreadydoingandthinkingtohelpmefeelbetterortodistract myself: ThesearesomehealthythingsIcandoandthinktohelpmefeelbetterortodistractmyself: IfIfeelImightbeunsafeoratriskinanyway,Ican: x Contactanemergencysupportservicesuchasthepoliceoracrisisline. x Contactacounsellingorcommunitysupportservice. x Talktomyfriend/relative, ,bycallingthem,goingtotheirhouseor x Staywithmyfriend/relative, ,wholivesat x Gototheshelterlocatedat x OR x OR 59|Page D)SERVICEPROVIDERSELFASSESSMENTCHECKLIST TheServiceProviderSelfAssessmentChecklistreflectsthegeneralinterventionprinciplesin dealingwithavictim/survivorofsexualassault.Theunderlyinggoalofanyinterventionisto empowerthevictim/survivorbyprovidingsupport,servicesandinformationwhichwillallow themtomakechoicesforthemselves. Itisimportanttobeawareofthediversityofvictim/survivorsandtheirexperiences,aswellasthe rangeofreactionsthatcanfollowatraumaticexperience.Allinteractionsshouldbebasedonthe principleslaidoutintheSexualAssaultResponseProtocolofWaterlooRegion. Thischecklistdoesnotreflectthespecificrolesandproceduresofeachagency.Itspurposeisto allowserviceproviderstoevaluateandreflectbackontheinteractionstheyhavewith victim/survivorsandtoensureongoingcommitmenttotheprotocol.Itcanalsobeusedasa trainingtool. SelfAssessmentChecklist Inassistingavictim/survivor,indicatewhichofthefollowingyoufeelyouachievedduringthe intervention(s). WhenIfirstmetthevictim/survivor,I: Introducedmyselfandmyrole Askedhows/hewouldprefertobeaddressed ExplainedthekindofassistanceIcouldattempttoprovide Assessedimmediateriskandsafetyissues(thisisongoingthroughouttheprocess) Toldthevictim/survivorthats/hehadtheoptionofhavingsomeonepresentfor support Ensuredthatthevictim/survivorunderstoodher/hisoptionsandchoicesregarding medicaltreatment,reportingtothepolice,shelterandcounsellingresources 60|Page Explainedconfidentialityinaccordancewithmyagency’spolicystandards Toldthevictim/survivorthelimitsofconfidentialityandthepossibilityofrecordsbeing subpoenaedifthecasewenttocourt Activelylistenedtowhatthevictim/survivorhadtosay Treatedthevictim/survivorwithrespectanddignity Wasinclusiveinmyinteraction(tosex,genderidentity,race,age,ability,sexual orientation,culture,socioeconomicandreligiousissues) Madethevictim/survivorascomfortableaspossible Explainedallprocedures/interventionsindetailbeforetheyweredone Letthevictim/survivorcontroltheinterventiontotheextentthatthiswaspossible Offeredresourcesandnumberstothevictim/survivoranddiscussedhowtoaccess service Waswillingtoassistthevictim/survivorinobtainingservicestoanyagencythats/he requested Respondedinatimelyfashiontorequestforservice Discussedsafetyplanningwiththevictim/survivor(consideringsuicidalityandself harmbehaviours) Discussedhowtoprovideanyfeedbackwithregardstotheservicetheyreceived Toldthevictim/survivorhowtocontactmeinthefuture *AdaptedfromtheHaltonCommunityResponseProtocolforSexualAssault&DomesticViolence,2002 61|Page E)RESOURCELIST 62|Page 63|Page F)WHATNOW?:WHATTODOAFTERYOUHAVEBEEN SEXUALLYASSAULTED Youhavesurvivedthisexperience–youhaveamazingstrength. Sexualviolenceisneverthefaultofthevictim/survivor–itwasnotyourfault! WHATISSEXUALASSAULT? SexualAssaultisanassaultcommittedincircumstancesofasexualnaturesuchthatthesexual integrityofthevictimisviolated.Apersonwhodirectlyorindirectlyappliesforceintentionally toanotherperson,orwhoattemptsorthreatenstodoso,hascommittedanassault.Anassaultof thisnaturecanbecommittedbyanyone,includingaspouse. SexualHarassmentisanybehaviour,comment,gesture,orcontactofasexualnaturethat could be considered objectionable or offensive. It includes unreciprocated actions, remarks or looks of a sexual nature which treat the recipient as a sexual object. It may threaten a person’s safety and security or prejudice the recipient’s job security or promotion prospects while creating a stressful working environment. It may also prejudice a user of services. Sexual harassment is a form of sexual violence and is considered an offence under the Ontario HumanRightsCode. SexualViolencecantakemanyformsincludingdaterape,sexualharassmentandsexualassault. It is first and foremost an act of violence, hatred and aggression characterized by an attempt to threaten, intimidate, coerce or engage in any unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature. Sexual violenceincludes,butisnotlimitedto,sexualassaultandothersexualoffencesincludedin theCriminalCode. Consent–Allsexualactivitywithoutconsent,regardlessofage,isacriminaloffence.Consentis notgiveninsituationswhere: (a) agreementisexpressedbysomeoneotherthanthepersonengagingintheactivity, (b) thepersonisincapableofconsentingtotheactivity(forex:ifapersonisintoxicatedorhas adevelopmentaldisabilitythathinderstheirabilitytoconsent), (c) thereisarelationshipoftrust,authorityordependencybetweenthepartiesinvolved,or (d) thepersonindicatesthattheydonotconsentor,havingalreadygivenconsent,withdraws consent. Theageofconsentforsexualactivityis16years.However,theageofconsentis18yearswhere the sexual activity exploits the young person – when it involves prostitution, pornography or 64|Page occurs in a relationship of authority, trust or dependency (e.g., with a teacher, coach or babysitter).ExceptionstotheAgeofConsentaredependentuponthenatureandcircumstances oftherelationship,e.g.,theageoftheyoungperson,theagedifferencebetweentheyoungperson and their partner, how the relationship developed and how the partner may have controlled or influencedtheyoungperson. WHATTOEXPECT Peoplewhohaveexperiencedsexualviolencerespondinavarietyofways.Everyonereacts differently.Itisnormaltohaveall,someornoneoftheseresponses: Difficultywithintimacy,Changes insexualactivity, Changesininterestinsex, Questioningofsexualorientation, Selfblame,Guilt, Shame,Embarrassment, Shock,Numbness,Disbelief, Denial, Disgust,Revulsion, Confusion,Disorientation, Memoryloss,Dissociation(lossof touchwithpresentreality&time), Recurringthoughtsofthe abuse,Fear,Insecurity, Anxiety,Panic, Anger,Rage,Vengefulness, Sadness,Grief,Depression, Loneliness,Isolation, Feelingsofpowerlessness, Helplessness, Lossofcontrol, Lossoftrustinself&others, Betrayal, Pain,Headaches, Bodymemories, Physicalsensations, Generalhealthcomplaints, Generalbodypains, Lossofappetite,Overeating, Nausea,Vomiting,Gagging, Fainting,Dizziness,Fatigue, Nightmares, Sleepproblems,STIs WHATTODONEXT Remember–youarenotalone! Whetheryouhaveexperiencedsexualviolencerecentlyorinthepast,herearesomethingsyou canchoosetodotoaccessimmediateandlongtermsupports: x Talk(tofriends,family,counsellors,supportgroups,othersupportpeople) x Takecareofyourself(eatingwell,sleepingwell,exercising) x Seekmedicalcare x Reporttoauthorities x Findsafeandhealthywaystoexpressyourself(songs,poetry,journaling,art,dance,drama, etc) x Seekouthobbiesandrecreationalactivities(reading,cooking,TV,movies,music,sports, etc) 65|Page SEEKINGSUPPORT Ifyouchoosetoseeksupport,thereareseveraloptionsopentoyou: x Medical–anexaminationandtreatmentforanyphysicalinjury,treatmentforsexually transmittedinfections(STIs),and/oranassessmentandpreventionofpregnancy; x Legal–collectionanddocumentationofforensicevidence,policeinvolvement,and/orlegal assistance; x Supportive–counselling,accesstoavarietyofothersupportiveservicesinthecommunity. Itisyourrighttoaskquestionsregardingyouroptionsandtheservicesyouchoose. 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