Grants and Contributions

The project provides priority access to therapy (without a waitlist) for members of the Defence community who have experienced sexual misconduct, as well as for their supporters. Therapy is delivered through a trauma-informed lens, using evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and integrative psychotherapy. The organization launched a targeted outreach and advertising campaign to promote the program and build community partnerships to enhance referral pathways. The project is offered in both English and French.

This project expands access to trauma-informed, non-medical post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) support services for the wider Defence community, including military personnel, veterans, and their families. The initiative includes a 10-week PTSD, development of a self-help workbook, and a digital awareness campaign to reduce stigma and increase understanding of PTSD related to sexual misconduct. Services are offered in English and primarily delivered in Petawawa, with outreach extending virtually to surrounding regions.

This project includes counselling, peer support, outreach, and education services tailored to members of the Defence community. The Durham Rape Crisis Centre retains a bilingual clinical social worker with military experience to deliver long-term trauma-informed counselling, including up to 12 individual sessions per year and monthly group counselling sessions focused on military-related experiences of sexual violence and misconduct. Programming is accessible in both virtual and in-person formats, expanding access to services for survivors regardless of geographic or logistical barriers.

The project provides one-on-one counselling sessions. In addition to individual support, VSAC offers one 8-week ‘Skills for Healing’ group annually, as well as weekly in-person drop-in support groups and weekly virtual mindfulness practice. Outreach and engagement will be conducted in collaboration with the Military Family Resource Centre, Canadian Forces Military Police Group, and the Esquimalt Family Resource Centre. All services will be provided in English and available both virtually and in-person to ensure accessibility for CAF members, veterans, and other members of the Defence community.

This project aims to enhance the visibility and accessibility of French-language support services for victims of sexual violence within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Department of National Defence (DND), particularly in rural regions of Quebec. Le CALACS du Saguenay will provide individual and group support, awareness activities, and referrals to appropriate resources, all adapted to the culture and language of the beneficiaries. The initiative seeks to address current service gaps and promote equitable access to trauma-informed, survivor-centred services. Support will be offered in person and virtually, in French.

This project aims to expand trauma-informed support for military survivors of sexual misconduct and their networks. The CRCVC extends service hours and improves access, particularly outside traditional business hours. The initiative includes the development of tailored, user-friendly resource guides to enhance navigation of available supports; a national outreach and awareness campaign; delivery of CAF-specific training; and strengthened referral pathways through collaboration with community-based organizations and the Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC). Services are offered across Canada in both English and French through a hybrid model of in-person and virtual delivery.

This project provides outreach and education through a series of survivor-centered, trauma-informed workshops delivered in collaboration with the Survivor Perspectives Consulting Group (SPCG). Led by Wounded Warriors Canada, the training addresses sexual misconduct within the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), featuring firsthand accounts from survivors of military sexual trauma (MST). The workshops are designed to help participants recognize, address, and prevent sexual harassment and assault, equipping them with strategies to create safer, more respectful workplaces and better support survivors. Training also fosters a culture of trust, accountability, and inclusivity. Workshops are delivered in both English and French, with national reach and virtual access options to ensure accessibility across regions.

The overarching goal (purpose) is to support enhancements in marine safety and marine environmental protection in Canadian waters, while embracing the concepts of codevelopment and sustainable economic development. The objectives are to enhance the capacity and facilitate the participation of partners and stakeholders in support of marine safety and marine environmental protection.

ECONSEC will conduct research on economic security and corporate espionage – with a particular focus on businesses and universities – as a key element of national security, Canadian defence and Canadian prosperity. ECONSEC intends to map and identify this new threat reality and connect The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) with leading experts to inform the policy debate.

This project consists of exploring how Baltic states engage civilians in defence and resistance through interviews complemented by analysis of legislation, grey literature, and press coverage of the development of home guard as a critical part of national defense.