Only 3 out of every 1000 incidents of sexual assault results in a conviction.

VACR identifies and addresses root causes in case attrition in sexual assault reports to police. It enables independent, arms-length review of sexual assault investigations that did not proceed to charges. The VACR model has been endorsed by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police A Canadian Framework for Collaborative Police Response in Sexual Violence

How does it work?

Local Advocates

Local sexual assault support centre advocates conduct reviews. Their independent expertise is critical to the model.

Reviews

Advocates conducting reviews ensures reviews are informed by survivor experience of reporting to local police.

Link

VACR creates a new link in the investigative chain: report >> investigation >> clearance >> review. Advocates can identify cases requiring further investigation by police.

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Implementing VACR in your community

We are available to support and assist communities in implementing VACR, through our federally funded “Improving Institutional Accountability Project” (IIAP). Communities across Canada are eligible for: coordination, training, support, and oversight provided by the IIAP.

Coordination

provided by the IIAP

Training

provided by the IIAP

Support

provided by the IIAP

Oversight

provided by the IIAP