Chinook Sexual Assault Services is committed to transparency in our service, through honest, respectful and factual representation of how we serve people and use public funds.
Registered as a society under the Society’s Act of Alberta. Incorporation Number 5020314174. As of April 1, 2019, the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre has been granted the privilege of charitable status through the Canada Revenue Agency. Charitable number 72641 0517 RR0001
“The Chinook Sexual Assault Centre acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional, unceded lands and travelling routes of the Piikani, Kainai, and Siksika Nations; and the Metis people living and working in Blackfoot Territory. “
Healing starts with believing
here for all genders and all ages throughout Southwestern Alberta 403-694-1094 1 (844) 576-2512 502 - 740 4 Ave SChinook Child Advocacy Centre
A Program of the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre
The Chinook Child Advocacy Centre is dedicated to giving children and youth who have experience sexual, emotional, and/or physical abuse or severe neglect, a safe space to share their story and receive the support and resources they need throughout the entire disclosure, investigation, and judicial process. Our blended approach brings together a multidisciplinary team of community partners including Alberta Health Services, Blood Tribe Children’s Services, Blood Tribe Police Services, Lethbridge Police Services, Piikani Child and Family Services, RCMP, and South Region Children’s Services, to offer unified services that provide the right support at the right time in a welcoming, child-friendly, safe environment.
Duty to Report
Anyone who has grounds to believe a child is being abused or neglected has an obligation to report.
Recognizing Abuse
Children who have been abused are more likely to have adverse physical and mental health issues later in life
Recognizing Sextortion
Sextortion occurs when an offender threatens to share sexual images or videos of a child or youth to coerce them ...
Sexual violence is an issue for all of us
It has taken amazing strength to survive an act of sexual violence. Know you are believed and that your courage inspires us. Your assault will not define you! We cannot change what happened to you, but as stated by CS Lewis “you can start where you are and change the ending.”
Leadership of the CSAC
Vision:
To end sexual violence in Southwestern Alberta.
Mission:
Chinook Sexual Assault Centre (CSAC) is a stand-alone organization that provides leadership, advocacy and comprehensive services specific to victims of sexual violence within Southwestern Alberta.
Values:
To fulfill the Vision and Mission of the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre, we value and believe in:
- creating a dynamic model of inclusive service delivery for all impacted by sexual violence. (All refers to people of every age, ethnicity, ability, religion, culture, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation)
- services that are client centered, trauma informed, grounded in evidence, collaborative, and coordinated
- the need for victims of sexual violence to be heard and believed
- response services which honour an individual’s unique needs and choices
- evidence based practice grounded in innovation, research and evaluation results in the ability to create and deliver required support services, education and care for all
- the right to consent, and that any unwanted sexual attention is unacceptable
- an individual’s right to safety
- respect and dignity for all people
- self-care as acritical component of strengthening resilience within a system that supports and values practices resulting in health and wellness
- change needing to occur to combat sexual violence
- the power of human connection
- healing as a process requiring acknowledgement, response, support and time
- promotion of gender equality, respect and healthy relationships results in prevention of sexual violence
Our CSAC Team
The eleven individuals that make up the team at the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre are diverse, highly skilled and ready to serve our community. Come by or call – Kristine, Maritza, Mary, Sarah-Jean, Barb, Miranda, Michelle, Corinn, Baylee, Charlotte, or Cheryl – we are here and ready to assist you.
Our Board
Providing amazing leadership, the CSAC Board of Directors are volunteers with heart. Championing the first stand-alone sexual assault centre in Southwestern Alberta, the Board provides for the governance, strategic direction and oversight of our financial health.
Meet our Board of Directors: Michele Montgomery, Chair; Cayley King, Vice-Chair; Tammie Belanger, Treasurer; Liam Nixon, Secretary; Robynn Sander, Director; Melanie Meire, Director; and Roy Pogorzelski, Director.
Our Commitment of Service
Whistleblower Policy
Whistleblowers are people who act in good faith to report serious offences such as criminal offences, a breach of legal ...
Privacy Policy
Chinook Sexual Assault Centre (CSAC) is committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information of its employees, volunteers, members, ...
Complaints Policy
The CSAC is committed to providing our clients, participants, donors, and corporate and community partners with a high level of ...
Social Policy
CSAC Annual Reports
Find out about our services, funding and growth by reading our Annual Reports.
CSAC Audited Financials and CRA Link
Building trust through accountability