SERVICES

We understand that sometime it takes years for survivors to talk about their experiences of both childhood and adult sexual assault.  One of your options is to meet with one of our peer support counsellors to talk about whatever makes sense to you.

This service is free and confidential. We believe that you are the expert in your healing. Our trained counsellors will help you explore possible options, safety plan, navigate other systems, set goals, learn healthy coping strategies on the road to recovery, etc.

To book an appointment to meet with a counsellor, call our business office at 416-597-1171 or email . 

We understand that the justice system can be a difficult place to navigate and sometimes survivors of violence may just need a friendly face to support them through on journey.

Our court support and accompaniment team are composed of staff, volunteers, and/or students who are trained specifically to do this work. While they are trained in crisis intervention and counselling skills, they are not your counsellor. This team is available for support throughout institutional processes and are there to help break the isolation survivors feel. They can help you decide what you want to do by answering your questions, explain the role of the Police, Crown Attorneys, Judges and advocates so that you can be sure they are doing their jobs properly.

Survivors are provided with assistance and accompaniment to a variety of institutions, including intervention and consultations around issues relating to family law, Criminal Injuries Compensation, criminal justice system, refugee/immigration, medical and other government related agencies.

We understand that the justice system can be a difficult place to navigate and sometimes survivors of violence may just need a friendly face to support them through on journey.

Our court support and accompaniment team are composed of staff, volunteers and students who are trained specifically to do this work. While they are trained in crisis intervention and counseling skills, they are not your counselor and are there to help break the isolation survivors feel. They can help you decide what you want to do by answering your questions, explain the role of the Police, Crown Attorneys, Judges and advocates so that you can be sure they are doing their jobs properly.

Survivors are provided with assistance and accompaniment to a variety of institutions, including intervention and consultations around issues relating to family law, Criminal Injuries Compensation, criminal justice system, refugee/immigration, medical and other government related agencies.

TRCC/MWAR runs a variety of peer support groups throughout the year.   Groups are available to those who have experienced sexualized violence, and are looking for support and connection with other survivors. 

We run groups for:

• Survivors who have been in conflict with the law
• Survivors from the Latin American Community
• Adult survivors of childhood sexual assault
• Adult survivors of sexual assault(s)
• Young adults
• Survivors of African Ancestry / Black Caribbean or Continental descent.
• Others as they become available.

If you are interested in joining any of our groups, please contact our office at 416-597-1171 to have you name added to our wait list.

Current offerings: 

Young Survivors Support Group Spring 2020

**Group is now full!** Please contact us to be added to the wait list for the next group. 

We would like to welcome all female-identifying, non-binary, and trans youth who are survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence within the South Asian diaspora to join. 

The group takes place on Tuesday evenings, 6 – 8pm. Childcare and ASL interpretation available. 

For more information please contact . You may be added to the wait list for the next group. 

“South Asian” is a broad term that includes folks with heritage in countries including (but not limited to) India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tibet. We also recognize that throughout history, South Asian families have been relocated across the globe, and we welcome people of Indo-Caribbean, Indo-European, and Indo-African heritage, as well as other South Asian diaspora with roots in places such as Fiji, Mauritius, and Malaysia.

Knowledge is violence prevention. TRCC/MWAR is happy to offer a variety of accessible educational material about sexual violence and related issues. 

We work with educational institutions, community organizations, non-profit groups, for profit organizations, local / national media, and the general public to deliver realistic and helpful information about violence.

We conduct workshop, participate in panel discussions, deliver keynote speeches, and more. 

These are our current offerings: 

– How to Support Survivors of Sexual Violence: For Service Providers
– How to Support Survivors of Sexual Violence: For Community Members 

To learn more or book with us, email . 

El Programa de Mujeres Latinas del Toronto Rape Crisis Centre Multicultural Women Against Rape, es un espacio creado por la ardua dedicación del TRCC/MWAR con el objetivo de la equidad y el respeto por los derechos humanos de la comunidad Latino Americana.

En el cual se fomentan espacios seguros para hablar de temas que afectan a nuestra comunidad. Dirigidos a todas aquellas personas de origen latinoamericano que se identifican como sobreviviente de violencia de genero, intrafamiliar y sexual, incluyendo miembros de la comunidad LGBTQ (lesbianas, gays, bisexuales, queer, genderqueer, intersexo, transgénero, transexual, trans, entre otros).

Con una filosofía basada en principios de mutuo respeto, anti-violencia, anti-opresion, derechos de la mujer y feminismo. Donde se considera que tod@ sobreviviente de violencia sexual e intrafamiliar es experta en su curación y sanación integral. Trabajando hacia la creación de una comunidad triunfadora, fortaleciendo a toda sobreviviente independientemente de su estatus migratorio, clase social, edad, orientación sexual, habilidades y espiritualidades.

El Programa de Mujeres Latinas ofrece los siguientes servicios de forma gratuita y confidencial:

• Consulta y asesoría relacionadas con violencia sexual e intrafamiliar
• Consejería individual, de pareja y familiar
• Grupos de auto-ayuda para sobrevivientes de violencia
• Educación pública en incidencia de violencia intrafamiliar y sistémica.
• Apoyo para acceder a instituciones de asistencia social: casas de refugio, clínicas legales, clases de ingles e instituciones para apoyo de servicios sociales ó gubernamentales

Horario de oficina

Lunes a Jueves

10am-6pm

Información de contacto

Grissel

416-597-1171 extensión 228

Maria

416-597-1171 extensión 231

Sometimes it’s hard to feel like you belong somewhere.’ We have all felt this way at some time, but this can be especially true for Black survivors. The Older Black Women’s group at the TRCCMWAR provides a safe healing space for mothers, grandmothers, elders of Black African, Afro-Caribbean or Black Canadian/American descent. This is an ongoing, open group (members can join the group at any time through contacting the facilitator) where women empower each other, share their hopes and desires, listen to one another and co-create wellness. Group members work to set the tone of being together in mutual respect.

As the longest running support group of the centre, survivors in the group have been able to continue their healing over many years. This group is ever-changing, while maintaining a sense of stability and support for its members. Group members vitalize themselves and each other ‘by listening with the softest ear and with an open heart’.

Pour le service en Francais – tu peux appuyer:

• Fem-aide  1-877-336-2433  www.femaide.ca
• Oasis Centre des femmes  416-591-6565  www.oasisfemmes.org