Prince Edward Island
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If you are in danger or need help right now, these services are available.
Medical Care
Access specialized medical care through the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program.
Get HelpPolice Reporting
You can report a sexual assault to the police at any time. Learn about your rights and options.
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If you are not safe at home, emergency shelters and housing support are available.
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Crisis lines and mental health support services available on PEI.
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You play a vital role in recovery. Here is how you can help.
Tips for Talking with Survivors
Learn how to listen, what to say, and how to offer support without judgment.
Read Conversation TipsResources for Family and Friends
Guidance for partners, parents, and friends on how to help while taking care of yourself.
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Ways you can help prevent sexual violence and build a safer community for everyone.
See Prevention StepsUnderstanding the Terms
Clear definitions are essential for recognizing and addressing sexual violence.
Sexual Assault
Any sexual contact made against a person without their consent. It can take different forms (e.g., intercourse, groping). It is a crime in the Criminal Code of Canada.
Sexual Harassment
Unwelcome sexual comments or physical contact. Behavior that creates a hostile environment or inappropriately promises reward/punishment for sexual acts.
Rape
A form of sexual assault that is defined as sexual penetration without consent. Not all sexual assault is rape.
Sexual Coercion
Unwanted sexual contact that happens when you are pressured, tricked, threatened, or forced in a nonphysical way.
Gender-based Violence
Violence that is committed against someone based on their gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender.
Creating a Culture of Care Strategy
A PEI Governmental Task Force on a Coordinated Response to Adult Sexual Violence was established with a mandate to strengthen Prince Edward Island’s approach to preventing and responding to adult sexual violence. Guided by feedback from survivors, community, and service providers, Prince Edward Island’s first sexual violence prevention and response strategy for adults was created – Creating A Culture of Care: A Strategy for Preventing and Responding to Adult Sexual Violence in Prince Edward Island.
This 5-year strategy outlines a set of actions aimed to sharpen the focus of preventive measures and enhance collective response by:
- empowering frontline services with knowledge and skills;
- strengthening trauma-informed processes;
- increasing options for survivors and interventions for perpetrators; and
- coordinating our overall efforts to address sexual violence.
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