ALA News. (2022, June 24). ALA condemns threats of violence in libraries.
American Library Association. (2018, March 9). Harassment Resources. Retrieved August 23, 2019, from.
Canadian federal survey on workplace sexual harassment.
Ending Violence Association of Canada – National resource hub for gender-based violence https://endingviolencecanada.org
Government of Canada, Employer and Social Development Canada. Information about sexual harassment. 2020.
Canadian Women’s Foundation – The Canadian Women’s Foundation is Canada’s public foundation for diverse women and girls. Offers information on a number of issues affecting women and girls.
Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime – Offers support, research and education to survivors and stakeholders.
Ending Violence Association of Canada – EVA is a national non-profit organization whose main purpose is to educate and respond to gender based violence at the national level.
HereForHelp.ca – Alberta sexual harassment resource hub.
Victim Justice Network – Promote access to justice information, innovation and resources through an online network for victims of crime.
Tech Without Violence – Resources to help prevent, respond to and support individuals experiencing online gender-based violence or harassment—known as cyberviolence.
Native Women’s Association of Canada – Provides support and resources for Indigenous women on a variety of issues, including sexual violence.
DAWN Canada – Provides information and resources for disabled women in Canada.
Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres – A cross-Canadian group of sexual assault centers working to combat sexual violence against women. Includes a directory of centers by province.
Canadian Human Rights Tribunal – Deals with complaints related to violations by federal government departments and agencies, and other federally regulated employers.
Provincial Harassment Resources
Includes resources related to sexual harassment hotlines, workplace sexual harassment information and resources, sexual assault centers, and legal assistance.
One Line for Sexual Violence: 1-866-403-8000
Alberta Human Rights Commission – Responsible for handling human rights complaints in Alberta and providing related public education.
Calgary Counselling Centre - Provides counselling services to the Calgary area.
Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta – Provides providing plain-language legal information and legal referrals.
HereForHelp.ca - Alberta sexual harassment resource hub
Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre - Provides sexual violence counseling and education in the Central Alberta region.
Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton – Support people impacted by sexual violence and engage communities to promote respect and uphold a culture of consent.
VictimLink: 1-800-563-0808 (email: VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca)
B.C. Human Rights Clinic – Provides free representation to complainants who have cases before the BC Human Rights Tribunal on a province-wide basis.
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal – Responsible for handling human rights complaints in B.C.
British Columbia’s Library Act.
British Columbia workplace sexual harassment resource hub.
Ending Violence Association B.C. - Works to coordinate and support the work of victim-serving and other anti-violence programs. Includes the SHARP Workplaces program which provides legal advice and education to employers and employees.
Klinic Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1-888-292-7565 or 204-786-8686
Community Legal Education Association – Non-profit providing legal information and referrals.
Government of Manitoba's Sexual Violence Resource List – A list of provincial counselling, legal, cultural, and health services.
Manitoba Human Rights Commission – Responsible for handling human rights complaints in Manitoba.
Manitoba’s The Public Libraries Act.
Manitoba workplace sexual harassment hotline, workshops, and resources.
Emergency Social Services: 1-888-933-9007
New Brunswick Human Rights Commission – Responsible for handling human rights complaints in New Brunswick.
New Brunswick’s Public Libraries Act
New Brunswick workplace sexual harassment resource hub.
Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick – Provides educational resources on harassment.
Sexual Violence New Brunswick – Provides information, support, and counselling to those affected by sexual violence.
Sexual Assault Crisis Line 24 Hour: (709) 726-1411
Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission – Responsible for handling human rights complaints in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Public Libraries Act
NL Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre – Offers supports and services to anyone impacted by sexual violence.
Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador – Provides educational resources and legal referrals.
The Sexual Assault and Harassment Phone Line: 1-902-425-1066
Break The Silence Nova Scotia – Find information, resources, services and supports across Nova Scotia on sexual violence.
Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia – Provides educational resources and legal referrals.
List of Nova Scotia Sexual Assault Center Hotlines
Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission – Responsible for handling human rights complaints in Nova Scotia.
Nunavut Victim Services: 1-866-456-521
Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Help Line: Iqaluit, 867-979-3333 | Anywhere in Canada, 1-800-265-3333
Government of Nunavut: Harassment Free Workplace
Law Society of Nunavut: Prevention of Harassment
Nunavut’s Consolidation of Library Act
Nunavut Human Rights Tribunal – Responsible for handling human rights complaints in Nunavut.
Assaulted Women's Helpline: 1‑866‑863‑0511
Femaide (French/Services en français): 1-877-336-2433
Government of Ontario: Let’s stop sexual harassment and violence
Ontario Human Rights Commission – Promote and defends human rights.
Ontario Human Rights Legal Support Centre – Provides legal filing assistance, and legal representation to qualifying individuals.
Ontario Human Rights Tribunal – Responsible for handling human rights complaints in Ontario.
Ontario’s Public Libraries Act
Ontario Women's Justice Network
Counselling Request Line: 902-368-8055, or toll free 1-888-368-8055
Community Legal Information Association of PEI – Provides legal information and resources.
Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission – Responsible for handling human rights complaints in PEI.
Prince Edward Island’s Public Libraries Act
Prince Edward Island Rape and Sexual Assault Centre
Prince Edward Island workplace sexual harassment resource hub
Provincial Hotline: 1-888-933-9007
Act respecting the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications (Chapter 3)
Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse: Sexual Harassment
Educaloi – Provides plain-language legal information.
Guidelines for Public Libraries in Québec
Labour Standards, Pay Equity, Workplace Health and Safety Board – Responsible for workplace psychological harassment complaints in Quebec.
List of Crisis Lines in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission – Responsible for handling human rights complaints in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety – Harassment is also covered by the Saskatchewan Employment Act, which allows for a different complaint process.
Saskatchewan’s Public Library Act
Saskatchewan workplace sexual harassment resource hub
Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan – Provides support and advocacy for those affected by sexual violence in Saskatchewan.
VictimLink: 1-800-563-0808 (email: VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca)
Yukon Human Rights Commission: – Responsible for handling human rights complaints in Yukon.
Yukon: Workplace Sexual Harassment Clinic
Yukon Public Legal Education Association – Provides legal education and a legal information hotline.