Who is CCASA?
Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA) is the primary sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual assault crisis, counselling and education service provider for Calgary and the surrounding areas.
We exist to support, inform, educate, and empower. We are a leader in the field of sexual violence.
For over 25 years, CCASA has built a strong foundation and network of services to support communities in addressing sexual violence and the resulting myriad of complex issues for individuals, families and communities. We strive to enhance the health and well being of all people and our broader community through responsible and effective programs in sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual assault services.
OUR VISION
Healthy communities free of sexual violence, including sexual abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment.
OUR MISSION
To lead in the provision of specialized sexual violence services and educate communities to shift attitudes and responses to sexual violence.
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We are committed to the prevention of sexual violence.
Our purpose is to raise awareness of the foundations and patterns of violence, the subtle and not-so-subtle forms of violence, and the behavioural, emotional and socio-economic consequences that sexual violence has on individuals, families, our communities and our society as a whole.
We believe that:
- Sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual assault are acts of violence that affect all individuals, families and communities.
- Sexual violence is based in the abuse of power and control and is a significant part of the broader continuum of violence and abuse.
- Sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual assault issues must be addressed by the community in a proactive and inclusive manner.
- Effective sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual assault services need to be available for, and provided to, people of any race, religious belief, colour, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, size or shape, source or level of income, education level, family status, gender, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation.
- The community must be involved in the development and delivery of effective services.
- Volunteer contributions are an invaluable source of support and strength in providing quality sexual violence services.
We are committed to providing a healthy society that is respectful, open and inclusive. We advocate a position of zero tolerance for all types of violence.
Since 1994, CCASA has built a strong foundation and network of services to support communities in addressing sexual violence and the resulting myriad of complex issues for individuals, families and communites. We strive to enhance the health and well being of all people and our broader community through responsible and effective programs in sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual assault education crisis intervention, and counselling.
- Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA) is the primary sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual assault crisis crisis, counselling and education service provider for Calgary and the surrounding areas. We exist to support, inform, educate, and empower. We are a leader in the field of sexual violence.
- We provide unique, ethical trauma and sexual violence specialized services in Calgary and the surrounding areas, and we take a holistic approach to our practice. CCASA is client centred, which means that people define their own process of healing; what is important and necessary for themselves in terms of what they address throughout their journey. We understand that healing looks different for everyone and people may need to engage with CCASA at different times as they heal.
- We believe that individuals who choose behaviour that is abusive or violent are 100% responsible for their decisions and that those they choose to harm bear no responsibility.
- People can heal from trauma caused by sexual violence. CCASA’s role in this is to walk beside them in their healing journeys by facilitating safety, and providing support, interventions and compassion.
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