Sexual Violence and Criminal Justice in Canada - Survivors |
Systemic Investigation
The Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime is conducting a national systemic investigation on how survivors of sexual violence are treated in the Canadian criminal justice system.
Who can participate?
People in Canada who have experienced sexual violence and are 16 or older, or caregivers who have reported sexual violence for a child or a person with a disability.
What if I never reported to the police?
We want to learn more about reasons survivors do not report.
Will the survey ask difficult questions?
All questions are optional. You can choose to skip a question or not continue at any point. A list of support agencies is available here.
How will you protect my privacy?
We will not ask for your name or contact information. Your answers will be anonymous so you can't be identified.
How long will the survey take?
The survey will take 20 - 45 minutes to complete. This will depend on how far your case progressed and how much you write in open-ended questions.
The survey will take 20 - 45 minutes to complete. This will depend on how far your case progressed and how much you write in open-ended questions.
What will you do with my answers?
What we learn will be included in a final report with recommendations. We will request a formal response from the federal government.
Our website provides more information on the investigation.
If you consent, click Next
If you consent, click Next