CALACS L'Étoile du Nord is a Canadian nonprofit organization based in Quebec that operates as a Centre d’aide et de luttes contre les agressions à caractère sexuel (CALACS), or a Help and Fight Center against Sexual Assaults. As an autonomous, feminist, and non-profit community organization, it is dedicated to combating sexual violence in all its forms and improving the living conditions of women and adolescent girls who have been victims of sexual assaults[3].

Mission and Activities

The organization provides direct assistance, telephone listening services, support, and information to women and adolescent victims of sexual violence. It works from a feminist and intersectional perspective to support survivors, raise public awareness, and act against violence towards women, aiming to dismantle and transform the social structures that tolerate and perpetuate such violence[1][3].

CALACS L'Étoile du Nord focuses on:

• Offering individual and group support to women and adolescents who are victims of sexual assault.
• Promoting women's development and autonomy concerning respect for their dignity and their bodies.
• Advocating for the rights of victims of sexual assault through concrete actions.
• Educating and informing the community about issues related to sexual assault and the social dynamics involved.
• Providing accompaniment, support, and training to professionals who work with sexual violence issues[3].

Affiliation and Location

CALACS L'Étoile du Nord serves the Val-d'Or region in Quebec and is part of a broader network of CALACS organizations across Quebec that share similar missions combating sexual violence and supporting victims[4].

Legal Status

The organization is registered as a Canadian charity under the Business Registration Number 129932737RR0001[1].

CALACS L'Étoile du Nord plays a crucial role in Quebec’s network of services that aim to eradicate sexual violence and support its survivors through feminist and community-driven initiatives.