Title:
Trauma Informed Support for Military after Sexual Misconduct
Agreement Number:
SMSRC2023.23105
Agreement Value:
$225,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 27, 2023 - Feb 27, 2026
Description:
Amelia Rising Sexual Violence Support Centre will provide counselling to those affected by sexual misconduct within the Defence community. Training will be put in place to ensure the counsellor is aware of the unique circumstances affecting this population; this project will also provide the opportunity to build a group or workshop for clients coming from the Defence community. The service area for this project includes the Nipissing region, covering Temagami, Mattawa, Sturgeon Falls and South River.
Organization:
National Defence
Expected Results:
An increase in projects, initiatives and services reaching the local Defence community through innovative service delivery; Greater access to information, training and support within the Defence community; An increase in effective mechanisms at the SMSRC to strengthen community-based supports for those impacted by sexual misconduct in the CAF/DND, especially underserved groups; Improved support across the justice and social sectors* for those impacted by or at risk of gender-based violence, including survivors; Further integration of community-based service providers within the CAF/DND network of support services for those affected by sexual misconduct in the CAF/DND.
Location:
North Bay, Ontario, CA P1B 1G5
Reference Number:
018-2022-2023-Q4-23105
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
140687880
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
Amelia Rising Sexual Violence Support Centre
Recipient's Legal Name:
Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre of Nipissing
Federal Riding Name:
Nipissing–Timiskaming
Program:
Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
Program Purpose:
To provide a wide array of supports to those affected by sexual misconduct in the CAF/DND through increased access to community-based support services and collaboration between community-based and CAF/DND service providers.