As we continue to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Police Week, we’d like to introduce you to members of our Criminal Investigations Division. These are the people who respond to Sexual Assault reports and assist Survivors of Sexual Assault in the healing process and pursuit of justice.

Meet Detective Constable Stephanie Duchene: officer standing holding a sign

"Hello, my name is Det/Cst. Stephanie Duchene of the GSPS Criminal Investigations Division. I am the Sexual Assault Coordinator and a member of our internal and external Sexual Assault Review Committee.

I investigate Sexual Assaults that are reported through our online reporting system; review Sexual Assaults that have not been cleared by charge; ensure that best practices are utilized in the officer’s investigations; ensure that the Survivor has been assisted throughout the process with support services and follow up with the officers. I have also provided up-to-date training on Sexual Assault Awareness and the effects of trauma.

I will always be there to support Survivors of Sexual Violence. I am passionate about helping Survivors of Sexual Violence because they deserve to be heard and believed. Everyday, we live our lives amongst many who have endured pain and humiliation and have been reluctant to speak up. I feel it is my responsibility to raise awareness and help Survivors come forward, to regain their power and control and to assist them through the process of healing."

We take reports of Sexual Assault very seriously. May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and we are proud to support the Start by Believing campaign.

When Survivors of Sexual Assault are doubted or blamed, it decreases the likelihood that they will report the crime to Police and reach out for help. Start by Believing is a public awareness campaign designed to end the cycle of silence.

If you have experienced a Sexual Assault, you have various options for reporting the incident(s) to Police if and when you are ready to do so.

In the case of an emergency, if you are in danger or need medical assistance or if the incident just took place/the person responsible is nearby, please call 911 immediately.

If you are reporting a Sexual Assault after the fact and you do not believe that you require immediate assistance, you can call us at 705-675-9171 or you can report it online through our online reporting system.

Under the Reporting heading you will find a page dedicated to Sexual Assault reporting with additional information including a Sexual Assault Survivors Guide.

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