Working towards the eradication of sexual violence in Alberta

Alberta Association of Sexual Assault Centres (AASAC)

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Alberta Association of Sexual Assault Centres will hold its Annual General Meeting on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 at 7 PM

Rossdale Room, Coast Edmonton House
10205 100th Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

For more information, please call 403-981-2700

Petition for Federal Government to do More to Combat Child Sexual Abuse

The Alberta Association of Sexual Assault Centres (AASAC) has started an online petition (www.gopetition.com/online/35487.html) urging the Canadian federal Government to make changes in how sexual abuse is addressed in Canada.

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Mission

To provide leadership, coordination and a unified voice on issues of sexual violence while increasing recognition and support for sexual assault centres in Alberta.

Core Beliefs

We believe in inclusion and equality regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or ability
We believe sexual assault victims can be of any age, socio-economic background, religion, race, or gender group
We believe all Albertans have a right to access effective, affordable and timely sexual assault services
We believe that sexual assault services must be accessible, client-centred and community based
We believe sexual assault is an act of violence and a crime
We believe people affected by sexual violence are not to blame
We believe everyone has the capacity and resiliency to recover from sexual violence
We believe sexual violence has long-term impact on society
We support the treatment of offenders
We believe victims have the right to access distinct and specialized sexual assault services.