Get the Facts: What is Sexual Assault?

Published On: June 30, 2018

Sexual assault myths abound in former World Junior Hockey players sexual assault case: Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) responds
Sexual assault has the lowest rate of reporting to police amongst all violent crimes. Despite years of sexual violence advocacy, awareness-raising and the work of community services to support survivors, [...]
Published On: May 24, 2025
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On December 6: OCRCC stands in solidarity with those affected by gender-based violence
On December 6, Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) stands in solidarity with those affected by gender-based violence: Despite high femicide rates and court stays in gender-based violence cases, [...]
Published On: December 5, 2024
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Many sexual assault cases did not proceed due to judge shortages, court and Crown delays: OCRCC responds
Multiple sexual assault cases did not proceed through the legal system in Ontario recently, due to foreseeable judge shortages[1], court delays[2], and Crown delays[3]. As a result, those who were [...]
Published On: May 7, 2024
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Sexual assault myths abound in former World Junior Hockey players sexual assault case: Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) responds