Support for Victims - Assault Victims

Sexual Assault Victims

What is sexual assault?

Sexual assault is a form of assault that involves any type of unwanted sexual activity. A sexual assault occurs when consent has not been given and the sexual integrity of the victim is violated. It may include the use of physical force, threats or intimidation.

Section 265 (1) of the Criminal Code states that a sexual assault occurs when:

  • a person intentionally "applies force" to another person;
  • this is done without the victim's consent or voluntary agreement; and
  • sexual activity is involved.

There are two other sections of sexual assault covered in the Criminal Code:

  • Section 272: Sexual Assault with a Weapon, Threats to a Third Party, or Causing Bodily Harm;
  • Section 273: Aggravated Sexual Assault: refers to a sexual assault during which the offender wounds, maims, disfigures, or endangers the life of the victim.

Resources for Sexual Assault Victims:

  • OTTAWA VICTIM SERVICES

    Contact Info:
    www.ovs-svo.com/en
    250 City Centre, Suite 600
    Ottawa, Ontario K1R 6K7
    Tel: 613.238.2762
    Email: info@ovs-svo.com

  • OTTAWA POLICE SERVICE (OPS) VICTIM CRISIS UNIT
    Tel: 613.236. 1222 Ext. 5822

  • OTTAWA RAPE CRISIS CENTRE

    Contact Info:
    http://orcc.net/
    Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre
    PO Box 20206
    Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9P4
    Tel: 613.562.2334
    24 Hour Crisis Line: 613.562.2333
    Fax: 613.562.2291
    TTY: 613.562.3860
    E-mail: orcc@magma.ca

  • SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT CENTRE OF OTTAWA

    Contact Info:
    http://www.sascottawa.org/
    P.O. Box 4441, Stn. E
    Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B4
    Tel: 613.725.2160
    24 Hour Crisis Line: 613.234.2266
    Fax: 613.725.9259
    TTY: 613.725.1657
    Email: sascott@istar.ca

  • OTTAWA HOSPITAL SEXUAL ASSAULT & PARTNER ABUSE CARE PROGRAM
    Tel: 613.761.4366
    TTY: 613.761.4140

  • CENTRE FOR TREATMENT OF SEXUAL ABUSE AND CHILDHOOD TRAUMA

    Contact Info:
    www.centrefortreatment.com
    203 MacLaren Street
    Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0L4
    Tel: 613.233.4929
    Fax: 613.233.4947

  • CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION NETWORK

    Contact Info:
    www.csapn.net
    100 Argyle Avenue, Suite 202
    Ottawa, ON K2P 1B6
    Tel: 613.850.5554
    Fax: 613.235.5514
    Email: info@csapn.net

  • THE MEN'S PROJECT

    Contact Info:
    http://www.malesurvivor.on.ca/
    180 Argyle Avenue, Suite 321
    Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1B7
    Tel: 613.230.6179
    Toll Free (Ontario): 1.877.677.6532
    Fax: 613.230.6173
    Email: counsellingservices@themensproject.ca

  • MINWAASHIN LODGE — ABORIGINAL WOMEN'S SUPPORT CENTRE

    Contact Info:
    www.minlodge.com
    424 Catherine Street, 2nd Floor
    Ottawa, Ontario K1R 5T8
    Tel: 613.741.5590

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