Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services (AASAS)

Published purpose

Through this 30-month project, the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services (AASAS) will develop and put in place an online third-party system for reporting sexual assault and abuse in Alberta to strengthen the GBV sector. It will address gaps in access to justice for sexual assault survivors, particularly those who are most vulnerable, reluctant to report to the police, and face significant barriers when seeking justice. Additionally, prevalence data will be collected to identify patterns and trends and inform future practice. To do so, the project will engage key provincial stakeholders, including survivors, police and court professionals, and representatives from sexual assault centres and agencies serving marginalized and at-risk individuals. Together, they will collaboratively guide the development, testing, implementation, and promotion of the 24/7 online third party reporting program, which will be designed with a focus on preserving survivor agency, choice, and control. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the promising practice. AASAS will create and host a series of webinars to share information on the promising practice with others so that they may replicate it or expand upon it.