11/24/2025
Important update: Rethinking Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence
On 19 November 2025, the Federal Ombudsperson released a major systemic investigation report highlighting the experiences of survivors of sexual violence within Canada’s criminal-justice system.
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This report:
- lifts up the voices of survivors and victims who shared their stories over an 18-month process.
- looks across 10 key themes, from reporting to police and investigations, to trial fairness and access to therapeutic records.
- includes recommendations and calls to reform how services, supports and accountability are delivered for survivors.
At Caribou Centre, we stand with survivors and welcome this important work. We believe in fair, compassionate responses, better access to support services, and stronger systems that respect dignity and choice.
We encourage our community to read or share the executive summary and chapter-infographics to learn how we can support meaningful change together.
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You can read the full report here: https://www.canada.ca/en/office-federal-ombudsperson-victims-crime/sissa-essas.html