The Toronto Rape Crisis Centre (TRCC), officially known as Toronto Rape Crisis Centre / Multicultural Women Against Rape, is a rape crisis centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is the city's only such facility.[1]
Toronto Rape Crisis Centre / Multicultural Women Against Rape | |
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| Headquarters | Toronto |
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| Website | trccmwar |
| Remarks | 24-hour crisis line: 416-597-8808 |
It runs a 24/7 crisis line and provides free counselling,[2][3] and is one of 42 rape crisis centres in the province of Ontario.[4]
History
editIn the mid 1990s, the TRCC highlighted the issue of gender-based violence at Pride Toronto.[5]
In 2018, the TRCC saw an increase in demand for services following reporting on the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse cases.[6]
In 2019, the TRCC received $1m from the Ontario Government, 25% of what had been promised to them.[4] The wait time for services reached 15 months in 2019.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Rowe-Jardine, Michelle (2018-04-02). "Newtonbrook Bowlerama hosts fundraiser for Toronto Rape Crisis Centre". Toronto.com. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ^ Wong, Madison (2021-09-03). "Hundreds of women have been killed during the pandemic. How B.C.'s inquiry could help tackle gender-based". The Toronto Star. ISSN 0319-0781. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ^ Stone, Laura (2020-02-13). "'No one should have to wait': Ontario sexual-assault centres plead for more funding to help survivors". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ^ a b "Toronto Rape Crisis Centre says funding boost from province falls short". CBC. 27 Feb 2019.
- ^ DiMatteo, Enzo; Ritchie, Kevin; Simonpillai, Radheyan; Sumi, Glenn (2021-06-23). "44 radical moments that shaped Toronto Pride history". NOW Magazine. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ^ "Toronto rape crisis centre sees uptick in demand after #MeToo, Weinstein reporting". The Toronto Star. 2017-10-25. ISSN 0319-0781. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Meagan (19 Feb 2019). "Ontario sexual assault centres urge Ford government to help meet 'explosive' demand for service". CBC.