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Sexual Violence

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  • If you have experienced sexual violence
  • Sexual Violence Awareness
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    • Survivors Toolkit
    • Dating Violence
    • Sexual Harassment
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    • Stalking
    • Indecent Exposure
    • Stealthing
    • Disability and Sex
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TRENTU.CA / Sexual Violence / Resources

Resources

On-Campus Resources

Peterborough Campus

If you would like to disclose a recent or historic experience of sexual violence, please contact the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Manager, consent@trentu.ca, (705) 748-1011 ext.7792. 

She will meet with you to hear your story, whatever you feel like sharing, and to discuss your needs. She can support you with safety planning, navigating your reporting options, advocating for accommodations, and refer you for further care according to your situation and wishes.

Other resources include:

  • Jason Salo, Director Risk Management, phone (705)748- 1328, email jasonsalo@trentu.ca  
  • Campus Security 705-748-1328, email security@trentu.ca or ext. 1333 in an emergency 24/7
  • Student Counselling Services. Blackburn Hall, Suite 113 Phone: (705) 748-1386
  • Student Health Services. Blackburn Hall, Suite 111 Phone (705) 748-1481.
  • Trent Housing Services. Blackburn Hall, Suite 129. Phone (705) 748-1011 ext. 7127, email residence@trentu.ca or contact your residence Don or Residence Life Co-ordinator
  • First Peoples House of Learning. Gzowski College 3rd floor. Phone (705) 748-1011 ext. 7072, email the Cultural Advisor/ Indigenous Counsellor fphlculturalcounsellor@trentu.ca

Durham

If you would like to disclose an experience of sexual violence on campus, please contact the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Manager. You can reach her by email at consent@trentu.ca, or leave a message by phone at (705) 748-1011 ext.7792.  

Durham Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) has a Counsellor available to support Durham students who have experienced sexual violence, Tanya Montebello is available by email at tanya@drcc.ca. Please note that this support service is not available year round, if you have questions or do not receive a response, check in with Corinn Phillips.

You can speak to a Counsellor on campus to get support for recent or historic experiences of sexual violence. You can call (905) 435-5102 x 5024 or email Corinn Phillips by email at corinnphillips@trentu.ca.

Trent Durham Security: 905-435-5111  (Emergency)

Don On Duty: 289-385-6540 

For Trent Durham students check out the Durham website for resources. 

Off-Campus Resources

Peterborough

Women’s Health Care Centre

  • Services include Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence program, Sexual Abuse program, and various health programs. 
  • Their Sexual Assault Response team is available 24 hours a day through the Emergency Department at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.  If you have been assaulted you can visit the  Peterborough Regional Health Centre Emergency Department at 1 Hospital Drive Peterborough. Ask for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. 
  • For more information visit the Women's Health Care Centre website.

Phone-  705-743-4132

 

Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre (KSAC)

  • KSAC staff are continuing to provide support, counselling and group programming by confidential phone or video.
  • The KSAC office is now open by appointment to the community with new health and safety measures in place.

Free, confidential and immediate support is available 24/7 by phone, text and online webchat:

Phone- 705-741-0260

Text- 705-710-5234

Online Webchat

To request services, please call 705-748-5901, email ksac@nexicom.net or visit the KSAC website. 

 

Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle [NASC]

  • NASC is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development and delivery of healing services for Anishnaabekwewag and their families who have been abused, are being abused, or are at risk of being abused.
  • For more information visit the NASC website. 

Phone- 705-741-0900

 

Talk 4 Healing 

  • A culturally grounded, fully confidential helpline for Indigenous women available in 14 languages all across Ontario, 24 hours a day.
  • Check out Talk 4 Healing website for online chat support or more details.

Phone- 1-888-554-4325

 

Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre 

  • The Aboriginal Community Wellness program provides client-based and participant-based services, including supportive counselling; access to services related to reducing family violence; advocacy; crisis intervention; and referrals. It also offers health promotion workshops, community events, sharing circles, drumming, and access to traditional ceremonies.

Phone- Give them a call at 705-775-0387

Address: They are located at 580 Cameron Street

  • Check out Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre for more details.

 

Victim Services Unit

  • They can provide emotional support as well as give referrals

Phone- 705-876-1122 ex. 268

Email: victimservices@peterborough.ca

 

John Howards Society

  • Community and Justice Services: counselling services for divorce, parenting and teen parenting, anger management, support and information for persons involved in sex trade, youth counselling and support services, housing services. They offer Healing from within: A counselling program for men who were sexually abused as boys.

Address: 305 Stewart Street, Peterborough,

Phone- (705) 743-8331 

 

The YES Shelter for Youth and Families

  • Offering emergency shelter for youth aged 16-24

Address: 196 Brock St. Peterborough, ON K9H 2P4

Phone: 705-748-3851

General Email:  info@yesshelter.ca

Website: https://yesshelter.ca/

 

YWCA Peterborough (Crossroads and HERS)

  • Offering emergency shelter and crisis relief to women

Address: 216 Simcoe Street, Peterborough

Phone- (705) 743-3526 or toll free 1-800-461-7656 for the 24 Hour hotline

 

Cameron House- Women's Shelter 

  • Offering short-term emergency beds for women

Check out their listing on Community Connection or call 705-748-4766 extension 2
 

Durham

Durham Rape Crisis Centre

  • 24/7 Crisis/Immediate Support and Assistance: 905-668-9200
  • Individual Counselling, Group Counselling, Counselling for Support People of Survivors, Public Education, Advocacy and Accompaniment Services

Phone – 905-444-9672 ext: 21

Fax – 905-44409277

Email: info@drcc.ca

Website: www.drcc.ca

Address: 8 King Street East Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8T2

 

Durham Region Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault Care Centre (Lakeridge Health)

  • Information and emotional support for anyone who has experienced sexual violence or who needs information about sexual violence, services, emergency medical services (24hrs), community referrals

Phone – 905-576-8711

Email: jheeps@lakeridgehealth.on.ca

Website: www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca

Address: 1 Hospital Ct., Oshawa, ON L1G 2B9

 

Herizon House - Ajax-Pickering Women’s Centre

  • Emergency Shelter & 24hr Support Line - 1-866-437-4066
  • Outreach crisis counselling, transitional support, support accessing legal services, support to access housing resources, children’s programming, safety planning, accompaniment to appointments

Phone – 905-426-1064 x 2223

Email: administration@herizonhouse.com

Website: www.herizonhouse.com

Address: 314 Harwood Ave. S, Ajax Ontario, L1S 7H2

 

The Denise House (Shelter)

  • Secure Emergency Shelter 24hrs for women and children fleeing abuse of any kind, confidential 24hrs crisis line (1-800-263-3725), transportation to shelter, counselling, children’s programing , legal and court support referrals and information about rights

Phone – 905-728-7311

Email: info@thedenisehouse.com

Website: www.thedenisehouse.com

Address: Oshawa (secure address)

 

Distress Centre Durham

  • 24hr Helpline service (905-430-2522), crisis and suicide intervention and referral, community contact call-out program, resource centre

Phone – 905-430-3511

Email: dcd@distresscentredurham.com

Website: www.distresscentredurham.com

Address: 306 Brock St. N, Whitby ON, L1N 4H7

 

Victim Services of Durham

  • Victim crisis assistance program (emotional support, safety planning, resources and referrals, financial assistance, assistance navigating bureaucracies), follow up support

Phone – 905-721-4226

Email: victimservices@drps.ca

Website: www.victimservicesdurham.ca

Address: 605 Rossland Rd E, Whitby ON, L1N 0B8

 

Violence Prevention Coordinating Council of Durham (does not provide emergency services)

  • Crisis support and resources, educational tools, ways to offer support, how to understand violence against women, girls and children, how men can get involved in the support process, supporting and responding to communities and families who have experience abuse or violence

Phone – 905-728-4968

Email: info@vpccdurham.org

Website: www.vpccdurham.org

 

John Howard Society of Durham Region

  • Community and Justice Services: counselling services for divorce, parenting and teen parenting, anger management, support and information for persons involved in sex trade, youth counselling and support services, housing services

Oshawa Phone – 905-579-8482

Whitby Phone – 905-666-8847

*for Ajax services call Oshawa line*

Email: jhsd@jhsd.ca

Website: www.johnhoward.on.ca

 

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