Title:
Counselling for Military Survivors of Sexual Misconduct
Agreement Number:
SMSRC2025.25119
Agreement Value:
$225,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 1, 2028
Description:
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.
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:
Kingston, Ontario, CA K7K 3C1
Reference Number:
018-2025-2026-Q3-10019
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
130585045
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Resolve Counselling Services Canada
Program:
Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
Program Purpose:
Provide a wide array of supports to those affected by sexual misconduct in the Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) through increased access to community-based support services and collaboration between community-based and CAF/DND service providers.