Get to Know the Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC)
February 27, 2024 – Defence Stories
The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC) offers support services for people affected by sexual misconduct, 16 years and older who are Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans/former CAF members, current and former National Defence public service employees, Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers and their families. It also provides guidance and support for leaders and management on addressing sexual misconduct. To raise awareness of its programs and services, the SMSRC is hosting monthly virtual information sessions for the Defence Team.
This year, 20 sessions (10 in English and 10 in French ) will be offered:
February 2024
- Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 9:00 to 10:00 EST in French
- Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 13:00 to 14:00 EST in English
March 2024
- Thursday, March 28, 2024, from 9:00 to 10:00 EST in French
- Thursday, March 28, 2024, from 13:00 to 14:00 EST in English
April 2024
- Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 9:00 to 10:00 EST in French
- Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 13:00 to 14:00 EST in English
May 2024
- Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 9:00 to 10:00 EST in French
- Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 13:00 to 14:00 EST in English
June 2024
- Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 9:00 to 10:00 EST in French
- Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 13:00 to 14:00 EST in English
July 2024
- Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 9:00 to 10:00 EST in French
- Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 13:00 to 14:00 EST in English
August 2024
- Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 9:00 to 10:00 EST in French
- Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 13:00 to 14:00 EST in English
September 2024
- Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 9:00 to 10:00 EST in French
- Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 13:00 to 14:00 EST in English
October 2024
- Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 9:00 to 10:00 EST in French
- Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 13:00 to 14:00 EST in English
November 2024
- Thursday, November 28, 2024, from 9:00 to 10:00 EST in French
- Thursday, November 28, 2024, from 13:00 to 14:00 EST in English
The sessions are for anyone looking to find out more about the SMSRC support services available to individuals affected by sexual misconduct. Those interested are welcome to register online for a virtual information session on MS Teams using an @forces.gc.ca email account to complete the process.
For more information, or to book a session for your organization, please visit the SMSRC’s information sessions webpage or contact the Outreach team by email at SMSRCOutreach-CSRISRayonnement@forces.gc.ca.