Adult Counselling
2020-2021 Impact Report
Client Feedback
“Keep up the good work, please don’t ever lose funding. I think the most healing and support I got was from SACE. I don’t know if I would have come out of this the same way without you. ”
“I have really struggled to click with a therapist in the past, but I truly valued my time with my therapist and appreciate the gift of her time and wisdom she has given me. It was refreshing and relieving to connect with someone who I felt truly cared and had both the knowledge and the desire to help me.”
“Counselling has positively affected my ability to cope with the sexual assault and understand that it is truly not my fault. It has provided a safe space for me to share my struggles and be heard. Although every day is different, I am able to manage my stress and recognize when I need to reground myself when feeling triggered or less in control.”
“I wish I’d known about SACE sooner, SACE really catered their therapy to me and that SACE was patient with me when I needed time to leave and then come back when I felt ready.”
825
new adult client intakes
2945
adult counselling sessions provided via telehealth
75%
of clients had a reduction in trauma symptoms
98%
of clients felt their counsellor understood the impact sexual violence had on them
84%
of clients demonstrated progress on goals
Counselling for children and youth, and in particular young children, has been very difficult to navigate virtually throughout the pandemic. Early on, a small team of child and youth counsellors developed strict protocols and processes for supporting young children safely in person at SACE. We moved furniture to set up simplified therapeutic play spaces that could be easily disinfected, spaced out staff to different areas of the office, and started supporting children and youth on-site in July of 2020.
Key Learnings
When given the opportunity children and youth will express their perceptions/ understandings of the world effectively
Kids are better at wearing masks than everyone
Reduction of therapeutic tools (items in playroom) does not hinder a child’s healing process
Group therapy for teen girls can be offered online and completed effectively
245
new child and youth client intakes
157
people supported
545
child & youth counselling sessions provided via telehealth
94
self-referrals to the PACS Program
Client Feedback
“The emotional impact (of my experience of sexual assault) changed with realizing I am not to blame for any part of the assault and that the assault affected my adult romantic relationships. This has led to the start of forgiveness of myself.”
76
new group programming client intakes
96%
of participants felt more in control of their life and emotions
92%
felt less alone after starting group
98%
felt supported by the group facilitator
Client Feedback
“It was so helpful to have you at court with me, thank you for the support.”
“Felt less fear when reporting.”
“Thank you for the support, PACS is a lifesaver.”
“I appreciate the warmth and kindness.”
“Thank you so much for letting me know you are still here for me for support, it means so much.”
94
self-referrals to the PACS Program
157
people supported
48
ongoing client files managed
158
hours of police, court & crown accompaniment
Client Feedback
“We’ve had a student here who has been trying to disclose to us what she has been going through but just couldn’t do it. Yesterday, I had her chat with someone from your team using the chat function on your website. It was the final push of encouragement she needed. After chatting with SACE, she came into my office and told me everything. And now we are able to get her the support she needs. I know you understand this, but your work is making a difference.”
13760
hours staff and volunteers provided support on the line
2092
calls on the SACE SIL
693
chat conversations on the AB One Line Northern Hub
483
phone conversations on the AB One Line Northern Hub
Client Feedback
Meeting the needs of adults and professionals
“I liked the video & how the presenter really went into detail about everything. I love how passionate the presenter was as well when presenting, it really made me want to listen & engage in the presentation.”
“I really feel like it gave me practical tools that I will be able to use if/when I come across sexual abuse in my personal or professional life.”
299
presentations
8887
participants
84%
indicated that they felt better equipped to receive a disclosure
85%
of participants indicated they learned something new about sexual violence
150
participants
15
establishments
96%
of participants found the training effective in their ability to identify sexual violence
96%
of participants found the training effective in their ability to enact bystander intervention strategies
Message from the Fringe
I have worked with SACE for the past two years as part of a Fringe Theatre / SACE partnership to develop and deliver sexual violence education to Fringe Theatre’s large and diverse community, which comes together each year for the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. SACE’s invaluable support includes:
Adventurously pioneering a new experiment with us: a digital learning platform to dramatically expand our capacity to offer sexual violence education beyond the Festival. Our first course, “Creating a Consent Culture” combines SACE’s substantive knowledge with Fringe’s storytelling prowess to make an interactive and impactful learning experience. We know that our 3000+ learners (including staff, artists, volunteers, producers, and technicians) will take their newfound skills with them into their places of business, recreation, and worship, their schools and homes, with the potential to create no less than an industry-wide culture shift toward sexual violence;
Demonstrating impeccable communication skills to teach sensitive subject matter in a way that is credible, accessible, and empathetic;
Listening and responding to issues arising specifically within the performing arts industry; and most recently,
Providing evidence-based subject matter expertise.
“I am very proud of offering the booklet Landed: Relationships and Consent in Canada to the community. We received many positive feedbacks from community members who participated in consultations and filled up a survey, and from service providers who requested having the booklet available to their clients, including YESS – Youth Empowerment and Support Services and Edmonton Public Library, Clareview branch.”
-Meital Siva-Jain, SACE Diversity and Inclusion Program
“(The Landed booklet)… is already a gift. Hopefully we can participate of more workshops regarding this subject. It’s really important to build a healthy generation”
– Community Member
Top SACE Learn Page Resources
16768
engagements with SACE social media
8173
social media fans and followers
37775
unique users at sace.ca
113534
pageviews at sace.ca
17
op-eds or statements prepared
28
briefs or speaking notes prepared for media interviews
7
news articles sexual violence
Feedback From Volunteers
“Fulfilling, interesting, and satisfying. I feel like I am making a difference in my community on an issue that is important to me, while also learning a lot and growing as an individual.”
“Constantly learning and such a valuable experience.”
“Nice volunteers I really enjoyed the experience working with a good bunch of people.”
“It’s an empathetic and incredibly appreciative environment to volunteer in. There is lots of information and support for the role. The volunteering itself is incredibly accommodating as it’s essentially on my schedule that I can do conveniently from home.”
“Fantastic! Great training, supportive environment, feel like I’m doing something important for our community.”
65
support and information line volunteers
101
volunteers
5000
volunteer hours on the support lines
1379
hours of volunteer training provided
Financial Report
The above financial summary is prepared from financial statements audited by Grant Thornton LLP. Complete financial statements, including the auditor’s report, may be obtained by contacting them directly at 780.423.8734.
$188000
Revenue over expenditures
$17000
Raised in virtual fundraiser
$750000
Operating Reserve Fund
