Every person deserves safety, dignity, and support after experiencing gender-based violence. Yet across Canada, far too many survivors continue to face barriers when trying to access help — especially in rural, remote, Indigenous, newcomer, and underserved communities. For many survivors, the first hours and days after violence are some of the most overwhelming and vulnerable […]

When people hear human trafficking, they often imagine something happening far away. But it happens here — in Canada, in small towns, and in our own communities. At We’re Here For You Canada, we support survivors whose experiences often include exploitation, coercion, and control — realities that reflect trafficking more than the myths we see […]

Sexual assault is never your fault. If you choose to seek medical care after an assault, it’s important to know what options are available and what to expect — both medically and emotionally. This article explains what happens after a forensic exam (sometimes called a sexual assault evidence kit or “rape kit”) in Canada, how […]