About Sexual Assault
- Sexual assault is when someone touches you in a sexual way, on purpose, without your consent.
- It can include any type of sexual contact that you didn’t agree to.
- It is considered a crime in Canada.
- Sexual assault can happen to anyone and is NEVER the victim’s fault.
- The person who assaulted you may have been a stranger or someone you know.
- You may have fought back or felt unable to move.
- There are many feelings that you can have afterwards. They are NORMAL and our team can help you.
All services are free & confidential. We believe survivors.
How Can the SAS Team Help me?
- Can accompany you to the hospital, doctor, RCMP etc.
- Can provide ongoing emotional support & crisis counseling
- Can help you explore reporting options
- Can connect you to other support resources
Sexual Consent IS
- Freely Given
- Informed
- Enthusiastic
- Sober
- Specific
Consent is NOT
- Pressure
- Confusion
- Intoxication
- Fear
- Power/Control
Self Care Checklist
- Find a space where you feel safe
- Sleep and rest if you can
- Try to eat and stay hydrated
- Avoid excessive substance use
- Walk or exercise if comfortable
- Consider getting a medical exam*
- Be kind to yourself
- Remember, it’s not your fault
- Give yourself time
- Consider telling someone that you trust or reach out to ESART
Welcome to Northern Society for Domestic Peace's Emergency Sexual Assault Services webpage. Here you can find information on the services that the Sexual Assault Services team offers, how we are collaborating with other regional responders and education on topics related to sexual violence.
If you have any questions, require more information about our program or you are a service provider looking to book a meeting with our team, please contact us at our office line: 250-847-9000 or reach out to us on the SAS line: 250-876-8686
We are also running an anonymous survey on experiences with sexual violence in Northern BC. This surevy will help us gather information to use in collaboration with other responding systems, such as the hospitals, the RCMP, mental health and Indigenous communities in order to ensure that responses for victims/survivors of sexual assault are as safe and comfortable as possible. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence in Northern BC please consider filling out this survey.
For more information on Northern Society for Domestic Peace and the services offered by the Society, please visit our main website HERE
