Discover the support services and programs available for people affected by sexual misconduct
June 10, 2024 - Defence Stories
The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC) is hosting information sessions on MS Teams to provide updates and details about its various programs, services, and initiatives. All members of the wider Defence community affected by sexual misconduct, including current and former Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members/Veterans, Department of National Defence (DND) public service employees, Cadets, Junior Canadian Rangers, and family members, age 16 years and older, are welcome to attend these events. This is also an opportunity for attendees to ask questions anonymously.
Upcoming sessions
The Peer Support Program Information Sessions
English: June 25, 2024, and July 9, 2024
French: June 26, 2024, and July 11, 2024
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
About the SMSRC
Information Sessions for Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers, 16 years and older
English: July 4, 2024, and September 12, 2024
French: July 8, 2024, and September 19, 2024
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
About the SMSRC
Information Sessions for family members, 16 years and older
English: August 13, 2024, and August 21, 2024
French: August 16, 2024, and August 29, 2024
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
About the SMSRC
Information Sessions for Veterans and former CAF members
English: November 5, 2024, and November 14, 2024
French: November 6, 2024, and November 15, 2024
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
The links for joining the information sessions are available on the SMSRC’s Community Information Sessions webpage.
We are also hosting monthly About the SMSRC Information Sessions for current CAF members and DND public service employees. Spaces are limited for these sessions and Defence Team members can register online with a “forces.gc.ca” email address.
For any questions or comments regarding these sessions, we invite you to contact the Communications and Marketing team by email at SMSRCPA-Communications-CSRISAP-Communications@forces.gc.ca. As always, SMSRC counsellors are available for 24/7 help and support by calling 1-844-750-1648. During weekdays, they can also respond to emails at DND.SMSRC-CSRIS.MDN@forces.gc.ca.