The Globe and Mail Bookmark Please log in to listen to this story. Also available in French and Mandarin. Log In Create Free Account
Getting audio file . This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. Full Disclaimer
Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press
The federal government is working on a new counselling program for victims of military sexual misconduct – an effort under way after advocates and experts called on Ottawa to offer what is known as peer support.
During recent testimony before the House of Commons defence committee, Denise Preston, executive director of the Department of National Defence’s Sexual Misconduct Response Centre, said peer support, a type of counselling where individuals draw on the experience of others, is not currently offered to sexual trauma survivors in the military. But DND is working on a number of services, she said, such as ensuring military members can access independent legal advice and pe
Advocates demand sweeping changes to military complaints process for sexual violence
humboldtjournal.ca - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from humboldtjournal.ca Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Advocates demand sweeping changes to military complaints process for sexual violence
thereminder.ca - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thereminder.ca Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.