Sexual assault centre cites funding woes as it cuts support workers in hospitals

Citing “financial distress,” the Saskatoon Sexual Assault and Information Centre is no longer sending staff or volunteers to support sexual assault survivors through the rape kit process in hospitals.
The SSAIC discontinued the service on May 1, but said in a post on its website that it could no longer afford the costs “at this time.” However, it is working with the Saskatchewan Health Authority to see how the SHA can support survivors with hospital social workers. It was