Sexual Harassment Resources

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

Canada Labour Code

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.

Alberta’s Libraries Act

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.

Manitoba workplace sexual harassment resource hub.

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

End Sexual Violence NL

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 Journey Project

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.

Nova Scotia’s Libraries Act

Nova Scotia workplace sexual harassment resource hub.

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

Ontario workplace sexual harassment hotline for legal help.

Ontario workplace sexual harassment resource hub

List of Crisis Lines in Saskatchewan

Regina Sexual Assault Centre

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’s Public Libraries Act

Yukon: Workplace Sexual Harassment Clinic

Yukon Public Legal Education Association – Provides legal education and a legal information hotline.