Sexual assault - definition
Sexual assault is any unwanted act of a sexual nature (i.e. kissing, touching, oral or anal sex, intercourse or other forms of penetration) that is imposed on another person.
If you have been sexually assaulted
- Remember it is not your fault! Go to a safe place. Call someone you trust for support.
- Get medical attention as soon as possible. A medical examination is important to detect injury and for possible protection against sexually transmitted disease or pregnancy. The Waterloo Region/Sexual Assault Treatment Centre is located at St Mary's Hospital. They have all the resources to assist you.
- Seriously consider reporting the assault to police. Telling the police does not mean that you have to prosecute (go to trial).
Resources
University of Waterloo Health Services: 519-888-4096 or http://info.uwaterloo.ca/infoheal/_contactus/_contactus.htm
University of Waterloo Counseling Services: 519-888-4567 Extension 32655 or http://www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infocs/
Waterloo Region Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Treatment Centre: 519-749-6994 or http://www.keepingsafe.ca
St Mary's Hospital: 519-744-4311 or http://www.smgh.ca/
Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region. For advice and information, or to speak with a counsellor you are comfortable with. They can be contacted at 519-741-8633 or http://www.sascwr.org/
Waterloo Regional Police Service: 911 or 519-653-7700
University of Waterloo Police Service: Extension 22222 or 4911
Planned Parenthood: 519-743-6461 or http://www.ppwr.on.ca/
UW Women's Centre: Extension 33457 or http://women.uwaterloo.ca/contact_us
GLOW at UW: 519-888-4569 or http://knowyourglow.ca/
Please remember
If you are a victim of sexual assault, you are the survivor of a violent crime … but you are not alone. Many people have experienced this. You must realize that this assault was not your fault.
University of Waterloo Police Services
Complaints of sexual assault will initially be addressed by this department however, Waterloo Regional Police Services have a specialized, highly qualified “Sexual Assault Team” who will investigate complaints of this nature.
