SFU Athletics Listen Believe Empower Campaign

SFU Athletics and the SVSPO want SFU community members who have experienced sexual violence to know that support is available. Our Listen, Believe, Empower April social media campaign explains how to provide support to someone who shares an experience of sexual violence with you.

If you have experienced sexual violence, we want you to know that you are not alone; we are here for you.

SFU’s Sexual Violence Support & Prevention office provides free, confidential support for SFU students and employees. It doesn’t matter where or when the incident took place. Or where you’re currently located. Our case managers will listen without judgment and can help you figure out what works best for you. Our goal is to empower you to choose the kinds of support that you need.

To get in touch with an SVSPO case manager, please visit our Contact Us page.

If you prefer to get support off campus, here are some other community support services:

VictimLink BC
Toll-free, confidential, multilingual telephone services available 24/7 across BC
1-800-563-0808

Surrey Women’s Centre
24/7 support for women who have experienced sexual violence or abuse
604-583-1295

WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre
24-hour crisis and information line for cis and trans women and people of all marginalized genders, including Two Spirit, trans, and non-binary people.
604-255-6344 in the Lower Mainland
1-877-392-7583 anywhere in Canada

BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Counselling and support services for
604-682-6482

If you’re outside of BC, here’s a list of support services across Canada: https://casac.ca/anti-violence-centres/