Sexual violence against men: limiting beliefs that deter people from seeking help
At La Traversée, 16% of requests for help relating to sexual violence received over the last three years have come from men. Although fewer men than women seek our services, they still account for nearly one in five. “Men face a double bind,” explains Emmanuelle Despaties Nguyen, a clinical sexologist and psychotherapist at La Traversée, […]
Sexual violence at the heart of mental health: La Traversée submits a brief to the Government of Quebec
Sexual violence at the heart of mental health: La Traversée submits a brief to the Government of Quebec As part of the government’s public consultation, Towards a renewed, integrated and coherent vision of mental health, homelessness and addiction, La Traversée has submitted a brief to the Government of Quebec. This consultation, open from 17 March […]
Meet Mélina Siwic, Criminologist at La Traversée
From community-based residential care to the offices of La Traversée, Mélina Siwic has dedicated her criminology expertise to supporting people affected by sexual violence. Today, as a psychosocial worker and Assistant Director of Clinical Services at La Traversée, she draws on her understanding of social and judicial systems to support victims and their loved ones […]
La Traversée wins the Prix Joseph-Beaubien, the highest distinction of the UMQ for the CIViS project
The CIViS project — Centre de services intégrés en violence sexuelle — led by La Traversée in partnership with the CAVAC de la Montérégie and the Service de police de l’agglomération de Longueuil (SPAL) in Saint-Lambert, has just received the Prix Joseph-Beaubien, the highest distinction of the Union des municipalités du Québec. “Trauma is the […]
Psychoeducation: Being There for the Child, in the Here and Now
Sometimes, what a child in distress needs most is the steady presence of a trusted adult—someone who listens with full attention, without pressure or judgment. Annie Farmer, a psychoeducator and psychosocial worker at La Traversée, helps young people of all ages navigate their emotions and relationships. Universal Needs Annie’s professional journey has taken her from […]
Sexual Violence: How a Pilot Project in Longueuil Is Dramatically Increasing Reporting Rates
On November 21, 2025, Radio-Canada released a feature on the Centre de services intégrés en violence sexuelle (CIViS), a first-of-its-kind pilot project in Québec created by La Traversée in collaboration with the SPAL and the CAVAC Montérégie. Since 2023, this innovative model has aimed to simplify the path for people affected by sexual violence by […]
A Mother–Son Journey of Giving Back
Donating money is one way to support a cause that matters. But for Michèle Laframboise—Partner at Normandin Beaudry Asset Management—the greatest reward comes from giving her time and serving as a volunteer board member at La Traversée. Her son Étienne shares that same vision and contributes actively to the organization’s mission. This is the story […]
Bromont Ultra 2025: $111,555 so no one faces trauma alone
On October 18 and 19, under clear skies and brilliant fall colours, runners of all ages and experience levels took to the trails of Bromont. Some covered 55 km, others 80 km, and some pushed through mythical distances like 160 km — running through the night, through fatigue and moments of doubt, but always with […]
Briser les murs: Inside an Innovative Support Model for Victims of Sexual Violence
A 60-minute documentaryStreaming online October 9 and airing on television October 13 at 8 p.m. Briser les murs takes viewers behind the scenes of the first Integrated Centre for Sexual Violence Services (CIViS), where victims of all ages and genders can access—free of charge and under one roof—the full range of support they may need, whether […]
Breaking the Silence: A Groundbreaking Project to Support Older Adults Affected by Sexual Violence
In this International Day of Older Persons, La Traversée is launching an innovative project to better identify and support older adults who have experienced sexual violence. This initiative is made possible thanks to a vital contribution from the Mirella and Lino Saputo Foundation. Take part in this initiative: two anonymous questionnaires are available further down […]