This paper offers an all-encompassing study on sexual
assault. It defines sexual assault and its far reaching effects. The
author continues to discuss methods in which sexual abuse can be effectively treated and reduced. The paper analyzes existing sexual assault
centers, mainly in Alberta, and how reform needs to be made with continued research and changes to the justice system in the hope of improving the overall health and well being of individuals. Also included are flow charts and matrix to support and quantify the authors opinions. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION Prevalence Effects of Sexual Assault OBJECTIVES: WHAT CAN BE DONE? Reduce the Occurrence of Sexual Assault Improve Survivors Recovery Process ALTERNATIVES Current System: Independent Sexual Assault Centers with Private
Funding Independent Sexual Assault Centers with Government funding Amalgamation of Sexual Assault Center Services with Other Services STAKEHOLDERS Survivors Supporters Service Providers (Crisis Centres) General Population Government Funders CRITERIA Prevention Efficacy Cost Effectiveness Efficiency Access Choice Equity Safety MULTI-CRITERIA MATRIX EVALUATION Criteria by Alternatives Alternative 1: Independent Sexual Assault Centers with private funding Alternative 2: Independent Sexual Assault Centers with Government funding Alternative 3: Amalgamation of Sexual Assault Center Services with Other Services Criteria by Stakeholders Survivors Supports Service Providers General Population Government Funders Objectives by Stakeholders Objectives by Alternatives Objectives by Criteria Stakeholders by Alternatives CONCLUSION Appendix A Policy: Sexual Assault Multi- Sexual Assault Policy Multi - Criteria Matrix References