Title:
Sexual Violence Support & Education for the CAF Community
Agreement Number:
SMSRC2023.23141
Agreement Value:
$225,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 27, 2023 - Feb 27, 2026
Description:
This project will provide counselling and public education programs. The counselling program provides trauma therapy for people who have experienced sexual misconduct in the Defence community, while the public education program offers person-centered, evidence-based education for youth and adults. SACE provides services to people of any age (3 years and up), gender, sexual orientation, or background who have been impacted by sexual misconduct in the greater Edmonton area. This includes those in Edmonton’s surrounding rural communities, and the Edmonton Garrison Base; counselling services are available for people in other parts of Alberta, and online courses can be accessed by anyone in the world.
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:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5V 1A3
Reference Number:
018-2022-2023-Q4-23141
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107971772
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE)
Recipient's Legal Name:
Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton Centre
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.