If this is an emergency, please call 9-1-1
We recognize that reporting a sexual assault can be difficult. As police officers, it is our job to conduct a thorough investigation while providing you with ongoing support. Our goal is to identify, arrest and prosecute the person(s) responsible.
Information Guide for Survivors of Sexual Assault
If you do not want to proceed in the criminal process, we partner with many support service providers that can help you.
Using this online reporting system allows you to submit a report immediately and print a copy of your report.
You SHOULD NOT file a report of Sexual Assault online if:
- This is an Emergency.
- You are in danger or need medical assistance.
- This just happened or the suspect is nearby.
If any of the above statements apply to you, call 911.
To file your report online, we require the following:
- The report must be filed by the survivor, parent/guardian or support person of the survivor.
- You must have a valid email address. Your email address should be safe and not accessible by the individual that assaulted you.
- You must complete the contact address information.
Once you've completed your report, you will:
- See the words “Your online police report has been submitted” which means that your report is complete
- Be given a temporary police report number
- Be able to print a copy of your report to keep for your records
Please note the following when filing a Sexual Assault report online:
- All online reports will be reviewed within 48-hours.
- Once your report has been processed, you will receive an official police report number by email.
- Once your report is reviewed, a Detective will contact you.
Project Champion
In 2018, Project Champion was made possible thanks to the Ministry of Safety and Correctional Services Proceeds of Crime Front-line policing grant. Project Champion, in collaboration with community partners, helps lay the groundwork for the implementation of a multi-sector collaborative rapid intervention service delivery strategy, while ensuring that there is no gap in services for Survivors of sexual assault. Project Champion is designed using a Survivor-centered perspective, as all community partners involved in the external review process and awareness strategy represent the voices of Survivors. The overall goals of the project are to increase the reporting of sexual assault incidents, increase collaboration between current and prospective community partners and enhance investigative processes for the police:
- Multi-sector response to victims of sexual assault
- Increased public awareness and education on sexual assault and violence to assist in prevention
- Ensuring that Survivors are offered victim support services through a culturally sensitive perspective, ensuring holistic response to sexual assaults
- Ensuring that Survivors reporting incidents of sexual assault to police, hospital or other community entities obtain immediate and appropriate investigative, court, medical, emotional and physical supports
Consent
Any form of sexual activity without consent is sexual assault. Consent is legally required and necessary. We are proud to launch our collaboration video that discusses the importance of obtaining consent, the law around consent, and some support options available to individuals affected by sexual violence.
The Greater Sudbury Police Service is proud to partner with Laurentian University Equity Diversity and Human Rights Office (EDRHO), Cambrian College, Collège Boréal, and Sudbury & Area Victim Services to raise awareness on the importance of consent
This video is funded by the Government of Canada - Proceeds of Crime Front-line Policing Grant