Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC) Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program funds projects proposed by community-based service providers to support people in the wider Defence community who have been affected by sexual misconduct.
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Program objectives
The SMSRC Grant Program was established to:
- broaden the range of support services available to those in wider Defence community who have been affected by sexual misconduct
- increase the collaboration between community based and Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) service providers
Who can access funded services
Anyone 16 years and older who has been directly or indirectly affected by sexual misconduct and self-identifies as connected to the wider Defence community can access the services funded by the Grant Program free of charge. This includes:
- members of the CAF
- former members of the CAF/Veterans
- current and former DND public service employees
- Cadets
- Junior Canadian Rangers
- family members, supporters, and caregivers of the above individual
It is not necessary to prove that you are connected to the Defence community.
The SMSRC has assessed grant recipients with the safety and needs of the community in mind, however we cannot guarantee results. We encourage you to contact these services to find out more about what they offer, and to consult with your health care provider(s) or support person(s), to determine if they are a good match for you.
Specialized projects and services
Most funded projects are unique. Some are undertaken by organizations that offer specialized services, for example, for women, men, Indigenous peoples and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals.
Visit Funded projects to find brief descriptions of the projects and the funded organizations with links to their websites where you can find information on all their services, where they are, and how to contact them.
Confidentiality and privacy
SMSRC Grant Program funded organizations do not communicate personal information or disclosures of sexual misconduct to the SMSRC, the DND or the CAF. As independent, community-based organizations, they do not have the CAF Duty to Report. Nevertheless, when you contact a service, you may want to discuss confidentiality and disclosure of sexual misconduct before you identify yourself.
Feedback and questions
Please send your feedback and questions about the Grant Program and funded project(s) to SMSRCGrant-SubventionCSRIS@forces.gc.ca, or call the SMSRC confidential 24/7 support line at 1-844-750-1648.
Contact us
For more information, please email the SMSRC's Grant Program Team at SMSRCGrant-SubventionCSRIS@forces.gc.ca.
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