Avalon Sexual Assault Centre

Purpose

This project aims to reduce the barriers that those affected by sexual misconduct within the Defence community experience in accessing support services. This will be met by offering a range of education, training, research, public awareness, resources, and community development activities that: Increase access to Avalon’s trauma informed supports that are specific to meet and address the needs of the CAF community; Improve sexual misconduct knowledge among professional groups/service providers, those who have experienced sexual misconduct, community partners, the media, and the general public; and Effect institutional change by influencing oppressive systemic beliefs and practices such as stigmas and gender-based violence.