SMSRC Community Information Sessions

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• Schedule
• How to connect
• Send us your feedback
• Past information sessions

The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC) is holding information sessions about its various programs, services, and initiatives for the wider Defence community. The sessions will provide information and offer an opportunity to ask questions anonymously.

Sessions will be offered virtually on MS Teams Live Event. You do not need to register for a session and can simply join one of the following information sessions using the link below. The platform was chosen to ensure that your participation will remain anonymous. MS Teams Live Events are live broadcasts that can also be recorded. The only faces, names and voices that will be on screen are those of our presenter and our moderator. No other participants will see your name. You will also be able to ask questions anonymously.

A trained counsellor from our 24/7 line will also be present in case you need support during a session.

Schedule

For information on the expansion of support services to family members, aged 16 and older:

For information on the expansion of support services to Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers, aged 16 and older:

For information on the Military Sexual Trauma Peer Support program:

Stay tuned for additional information sessions on other SMSRC programs, services, and initiatives!

How to connect

1. Click on the link for the chosen session to join on your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
   • On a computer, you can join MS Teams from your internet browser.
   • On a tablet or mobile phone, your device will ask that you download the MS Teams Application.
2. Once on MS Teams, you can click on Join as a guest (you do not need to have an account).
3. You will be asked to type in a name in which you can insert your first name or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can type in ‘Anonymous’.
4. The broadcast event will then launch. If you arrive late, you may need to click the Play button.
5. If you need assistance to join a session, please send an email to SMSRCPA-Communications-CSRISAP-Communications@forces.gc.ca.

Send us your feedback

Following a session, you may provide feedback about the information session anonymously by accessing the Feedback Form.

Past information sessions

Information Sessions on the Independent Legal Assistance program
Sessions were held in August 2023 and a recording will be available in the coming months.

Information Sessions on the SMSRC's National Call-out for people affected by sexual misconduct
Sessions were held in August 2023 and a recoding will be available in the coming months.