At CIViS, it all starts with you.
At CIViS, it all starts with you.
With the support of
When it comes to sexual abuse, the road to recovery has many twists and turns.
That’s why the Centre de services intégrés en violence sexuelle (CIViS), coordinated and hosted by La Traversée, supports you every step of the way. It acts as a one-stop destination where you can get help tailored to your situation and intent.
Here’s how we help make things better.
- A path tailored to your needs
- Care and support
- Security and confidentiality
- A journey made easier
- Guidance for the future
- A path tailored to your needs
- Care and support
- Security and confidentiality
- A journey made easier
- Guidance for the future
Whoever you are.
Regardless of what happened.
Whoever you are.
Regardless of what happened.
About CIViS
Located in Saint-Lambert at La Traversée’s facilities, this new centre helps to streamline the psycho-socio-legal process for victims of sexual abuse (assault, incest, exploitation), regardless of their age or gender. They can receive the help they need under one roof in a welcoming and safe environment, at no cost and in full confidence.
Unique
CIViS is a unique project in Quebec, coordinated by La Traversée and run by a multidisciplinary team with cutting-edge expertise in sexual abuse. The ministère de la Justice du Québec also supports it.
Our partners
The Montérégie Centre d’aide aux victimes d’actes criminels (CAVAC)
This organization covers the broad Montérégie region, with 15 contact points across courthouses, police departments, and at its main office in Longueuil. Its team offers specialized psycho-socio-legal services.
Service de police de l’agglomération de Longueuil (SPAL)
The Sex Crime unit, consisting of two detective lieutenants and 18 detective sergeants, is tasked with addressing all sexual abuse reported in the Longueuil area.
The Integrated Intervention and Support Team for People at Risk or Victims of Sexual Exploitation is made up of a detective lieutenant and four detective sergeants who handle cases involving victims of sexual exploitation.
