Here is some additional information about the services offered at the Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Care Centre at Women's College Hospital.

Definitions

We define "sexual assault" and "domestic violence" as follows:

Sexual Assault: Any form of sexual activity with another person without her/his consent. It includes forced kissing, grabbing, fondling and attempted or completed rape.

Domestic Violence: Verbal or physical acts used to control a person by creating fear, isolation and entrapment. Abuse can take many forms, including physical, emotional, sexual and financial. Abuse can occur in intimate relationships regardless of gender and/or sexual identities.

Outreach and Research

Our staff is committed to reaching out and building relationships with community partners in order to:

• increase awareness about sexual assault and intimate partner abuse.
• develop ways to address these issues.

We are also involved in research to help increase understanding of the issues and impact of sexual assault and intimate partner abuse.

Related Links

• Assaulted Women's Helpline
• METRAC (Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children)
• Sexual Assault Care and Treatment Centres in Ontario
• The Women Abuse Council of Toronto
• Women's Health Matters - Feature Articles

You may also find the following resources of interest:

• Power Control Wheel (pdf file)
• Advocacy Empowerment Wheel (pdf file)
• Equality Wheel (pdf file)
• Sexual Assault Statistics (pdf file)