When we have experienced sexual assault, we often ask ourselves the question: Am I required to file a police report?

The answer is NO. At CALACS de Charlevoix, we encourage women and girls to make their own choices, to make their own decisions.

The legal process may be part of the journey for one person while it is not the case for another.

Regardless of the decision made, we support women in the path of her choice.

If the decision made is to file a police report, here are the main steps that women will have to face: