Our Programs
How We Help
WE ARE HERE. WE CARE.
WECYAC serves children/youth who are under 18 years of age and who have suffered sexual abuse/assault, physical abuse/assault, sexual exploitation, online sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, witnessing intimate partner violence, human trafficking, neglect, criminal harassment and witnesses to abuse and crime.
We provide a safe space for children/youth to disclose abuse to a specially trained team of professionals.
Your Voice Matters
Victim Advocacy and Support Program:
At WECYAC, we understand that you are going through a very difficult and confusing time so we are here to support you every step of the way. Whether you’re a child, youth, caregiver or family member we’re here to help you. Our advocacy goes beyond just talking about issues – we’re out there working to change policies and make sure your voice is not just heard but respected and acted upon.
Youth Mentorship Program:
Our Youth Mentorship Program aims to provide children and youth who are survivors of abuse and violence a positive role model through their healing journey. Referrals to the Youth Mentorship Program are available through your Advocate, and enrollment is open to children/youth who are service users at WECYAC between the ages of 6 to 17.
HWoW: A Hub Without Walls project:
WECYAC is happy to be part of the survivor centred initiative, A Hub Without Walls: Ending Gender Based Violence project. A Hub Without Walls (HWoW) brings together over 18 organizations and agencies to respond and prevent Gender Based Violence. Our Gender Based Violence Youth System Navigator provides individualized navigation and support counselling, connecting youth survivors of Gender Based Violence to services within the HWoW project and beyond.
How We Help:
Victim Advocacy and Support Program
It’s your call:
- You decide: Our program is a voluntary program available to children, youth and their non-offending caregivers and family members, so you decide if and when you want to reach out.
- Advocates: Our Advocates are skilled in providing referrals to community agencies that can help children, youth and family including victim services and support, the Victim Witness Assistance Program, the Victim Quick Response Program, medical supports, mental health agencies, and legal and housing support agencies in Windsor-Essex.
- From day one: We’re here for you from that very first call, and we stick with you through the entire criminal justice process and beyond.
- Your choice: You can close your file with us whenever you want, no questions asked.
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We are here, all the way:
- Need someone to talk to?: We’re here, for as long as you need us.
- Help is just a call away: We’ll connect you with services like victim support, counselling, mental health supports, law enforcement, legal aid, child protection and more.
- Your well-being matters: From medical care to housing support, we’ll make sure you get the help you need.
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