The Alberta Association of
Sexual Assault Centres
Working towards the eradication of sexual violence in Alberta
Sexual Assault Centres of Alberta
Fact Sheets
Women and Sexual Assault/Abuse
Children and Sexual Assault/Abuse
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 centres 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.
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