Alberta RCMP expands response for Sexual Violence Awareness Month

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In 2020, a Specialized Investigative Unit was piloted in Grande Prairie and surrounding areas to focus on investigating sexual assault and domestic violence offences. After a successful pilot year, the team is now in full operation and the Alberta RCMP implementing similarly focused teams and positions across the province.

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Most recently, Wood Buffalo RCMP created their own unit, Airdrie RCMP and Parkland RCMP have dedicated positions, and Strathcona County RCMP is currently in the process of developing new dedicated roles.

In working with and responding to survivors of sexual violence crime, education and understanding about the impact of the crime and the needs of survivors is described as vital.

The Alberta RCMP has set up a new web page with detailed information for the general public and a centralized location for resources for survivors: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ab/community-communaute/sa-as/index-eng.htm.

The Alberta RCMP has also established important relationships with community sexual assault centres and other partners to allow for more comprehensive service for the survivors of sexual assault including support for children and youth. The dedication of community partners is said to be vital to the work RCMP is doing collaboratively to support survivors and bring awareness to the public.

Recently, Corporal Courtney McCarron attended the International Conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Reimagining Justice in San Francisco.

“Being a voice for sexual violence is being a voice for generations to come. Our work is crucial to ending the crippling effect of trauma associated with these crimes of power and control,” said Cpl. McCarron. “We need to support victims and they need to always know that the assault is never their fault.”

If you are a survivor of, or witness to, sexual violence or any criminal activity, please report it to local police or contact your nearest sexual assault or community-based Victim Services agency for appropriate support and reporting options.

List of community-based Victim Services agencies in Alberta: https://www.alberta.ca/victim-services-units.aspx#jumplinks-0