Below is a list of resources, sourced and compiled by RLN’s Editor, which relate to the reporting of sexual misconduct experienced within the church.
Legal Supports and Related Resources
Manitoba:
- Safe Work Manitoba (Workplace Harassment Specific)
Ontario:
Resources for Reporting Within the Diocese of Rupert’s Land
Documents
Wondering how to report a complaint of sexual misconduct in the Diocese of Rupert’s Land? Have a question about sexual misconduct within the Diocese? There is a dedicated, confidential phone line at 204-453-3279. Messages go only to the Pastor for Healthy Communities (currently The Rev. Canon Mary Holmen) for response and action. All members of the Diocesan community and the general public can access the Diocesan Sexual Misconduct Policy at Sexual Misconduct Policy for the Diocese of Rupert’s Land | Guidelines and Policies | Diocese of Rupert’s Land (rupertsland.ca). The policy sets out the procedures for reporting and responding to complaints of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, and sexual abuse. A Diocesan Resource Team works with the Bishop and Pastor for Healthy Communities in implementing the policy.
Resources for Civil/Criminal Reporting
Manitoba:
- “Involving the Police After a Sexual Assault” Guide by Klinic Community Health
- Third Party Reporting Resources Manitoba (gov.mb.ca)
- Manitoba Human Rights Commission (Workplace Specific Reporting)
Ontario
- Ontario Human Rights Commission (Workplace Specific Reporting)
Counselling and Crisis Supports
Manitoba:
- Klinic Community Health
- Drop-In Counselling: (204) 784-4067
- Sexual Assault Crisis Line: (204) 786-8631
- Toll-Free (outside Winnipeg): 1-888-292-7565
- Trauma Counselling: (204) 784-4059
- Survivor’s Hope
- Kanikanichihk (Indigenous Women Specific)
- Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/ Domestic Violence Treatment Centres
- Assaulted Women’s Help Line: 1-866-863-0511 / TTY 1-866-863-7868
- Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Provincial Crisis and Support Line (Ontario Victim Services): 1-866-887-0015
