Share your invaluable input to inform their investigation and help shape actionable recommendations aimed at removing barriers and improving access to justice for survivors of sexual violence.

Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime Official Announcement

In March 2024, the Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime (OFOVC) launched a systemic investigation on how survivors of sexual violence are treated in the Canadian criminal justice system.

We are pleased to announce the following:

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our stakeholder survey is now live, and we encourage your participation (10-30 minutes to complete)

Your input is invaluable in informing our investigation and shaping actionable recommendations to remove barriers and improve access to justice for survivors of sexual violence.

We encourage you to share not only your perspectives, but also this opportunity with your network. Your feedback will directly contribute to meaningful changes that better support survivors. Visit our website to learn more about our investigation.

Thank you!

Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime

Your Voice Matters

Survivors of sexual violence deserve to be heard, and your voice is essential in shaping a system that works for justice, not against it. The Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime (OFOVC) is conducting a critical investigation into how survivors are treated in Canada’s criminal justice system.

We encourage you to participate by completing the stakeholder survey, sharing your experience through the extended survivor survey, or submitting written feedback by February 16, 2025. Each contribution helps to dismantle barriers and create actionable recommendations that centre survivors’ rights and dignity. Share your voice and this opportunity widely—because together, we can take action on the systemic change survivors need.

As an organization dedicated to ending violence in all its forms, BWSS stands in solidarity with victims and survivors. For resources on safety, accessing support, and taking action against gender-based violence, visit our website.

You are not alone.

If you or someone you love is in need of support, please contact the Battered Women’s Support Services Crisis Line:

Call toll-free: 1-855-687-1868
Metro Vancouver: 604-687-1867
Email: EndingViolence@bwss.org