Who We Are

The Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) is a non-profit organization that has been serving Edmonton since 1975. 

Edmonton is located on Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Region 4 Territory, a traditional home and gathering place for many Indigenous Peoples, including  nehîyawak (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Dene, Nakota Sioux, Métis, Saulteaux/Ojibway/Anishinaabe, Iroquois, and many others who were displaced or not included during the treaty agreement. It is also the ancestral space of the Papaschase Cree. To learn more:

SACE provides support and services for those impacted by sexual violence, while building community capacity to prevent violence, and supportively responding to those who have been impacted by this crime. We do this through a number of services, all of which are provided at no fee:

Public 
Education

Our team creates interactive and tailored opportunities for youth, adults, and professionals to learn about a variety of topics related to sexual violence and sexual violence prevention. No matter the topic or audience, you can be sure that our content will be research-supported, inclusive, and provided from a non-victim blaming perspective.  

Police and Court 
Support

This service seeks to empower and support people who have experienced sexual violence to navigate police and court processes. Services include providing information on the reporting process and/or the court system, assistance with Victims of Crime forms, court accompaniment, and emotional support every step of the way.

Support and 
Information Line

This is a phone line that people can call if they have been impacted by sexual violence. The line is available every day of the year from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and is run by a group of dedicated volunteers who have completed over 70 hours of training. This is not a counselling line, but a supportive listening line. It is a safe and non-judgmental space for people to talk through an experience, explore feelings, or get information on sexual violence, consent, and community resources.

Youth and Adult Counselling

SACE offers short-term, professional group and individual counselling to children, youth, and adults who have experienced sexual violence. Our counsellors take a client-centered, empowerment approach— meaning that we treat each client as the expert of their life. Our clients are empowered to guide the counselling process and can decide how and when they are going to heal. Like all services at SACE, our counselling services are offered at no fee.


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FAQ

  • Can I take this course on my phone or tablet?

    Yes, you can take this course on your phone, tablet or computer. All the course material is responsive to the device you will be using to access the platform.

  • Who do I contact for technical support?

    For technical support such as login issues, platform issues, and general customer service, please contact Thinkific Support either by email at [email protected]. For more general support related to our online courses such as questions regarding timeline, course material, and SACE services, please email one of our Public Educators at [email protected].

  • Will I receive a certificate for completing the course?

    Not all courses will provide certificates of completion. Each course is different and will specify if you will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course. For courses with a certificate of completion, you must complete over 50% of the course material. This includes answering discussion questions. Please ensure when you register for a course with a certificate of completion, that you register with the name you wish to see on your certificate at the end of the course.

  • Who can I contact for emotional support throughout this course?

    If you need emotional support throughout the course, you can call our Support and Information Line at 780.423.4121. This is a phone line that is run by volunteers between 9 am to 9 pm every day of the year. You can also call or text the Alberta's Online for Sexual Violence at 1.866.403.8000 between 9 am to 9 pm as well.

Public Education Services

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Public Education Services