Chinook Sexual Assault Centre

To end sexual violence in Southwestern Alberta Mission Chinook Sexual Assault Centre (CSAC) is a stand-alone organization that provides leadership, advocacy and comprehensive services specific to victims of sexual violence within Southwestern Alberta.

Values To fulfill the Vision and Mission of the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre, we value and believe in:
• creating a dynamic model of inclusive service delivery for all impacted by sexual violence. (All refers to people of every age, ethnicity, ability, religion, culture, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation)
• services that are client centered, trauma informed, grounded in evidence, collaborative, and coordinated
• the need for victims of sexual violence to be heard and believed
• response services which honour an individual’s unique needs and choices
• evidence based practice grounded in innovation, research and evaluation results in the ability to create and deliver required support services, education and care for all
• the right to consent, and that any unwanted sexual attention is unacceptable
• an individual’s right to safety
• respect and dignity for all people
• self-care as a critical component of strengthening resilience within a system that supports and values practices resulting in health and wellness
• change needing to occur to combat sexual violence
• the power of human connection
• healing as a process requiring acknowledgement, response, support and time
• promotion of gender equality, respect and healthy relationships results in prevention of sexual violence