New Program to Help Male Sexual Assault Victims

The Provincial Government is establishing agencies in Fort Frances, Thunder Bay, Schreiber and Nishnawbe-Aski First Nation communities to help support male survivors of sexual abuse.
The 4 Northwestern Ontario agencies are among 45 in Ontario.
Staff will provide specialized services including peer support, counselling and residential services.
The Agencies will also offer telephone and e-counselling.
The Government announced the new service for victims today, (Wednesday) noting its the first of its kind in Canada.