Manitoulin OPP partners with local services for survivors of sexual assault

Manitoulin OPP partners with local services for survivors of sexual assault

The Manitoulin OPP is working towards expanding its services for survivors of sexual assault.

OPP Constable Tessa Kasch says the Manitoulin OPP is encouraging people living on the Island who are looking for information about sexual assault investigations or looking to access resources for survivors, to contact the OPP and/or its local partners in the area.

Kasch adds the North East Region’s Victim Response Support Unit recognizes it is difficult to report sexual assault and wants the public to know there are varied services available just a call away that can provide the assistance they need.

She says the OPP uses a victim-centred and trauma-informed approach to investigations with the expectation of mitigating victim/survivor impact.

She adds the service has also engaged with Island community partnerships to educate individuals on the CJS and other restorative justice options for survivors of sexual assault.

The variouspartners who are part of the OPP North East Region’s Victim Response Support Unit on Manitoulndla can be contacted directly if services are needed.

They are:

· Manitoulin Health Centre

· Noojmowin Teg Health Centre – Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Services (Ka Naad Maa Go)

· Children’s Aid Society of the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin

· Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services

· Manitoulin Northshore Victim Services

· Nookomisnaang Shelter for victims of Family Violence (men, women, youth and families)

· Manitoulin Family Resources Centre – Haven House Shelter

In the event of an emergency, call 911 or contact 1-888-310-1122.