Strategic Planning Survey

About Avalon Sexual Assault Centre

Founded in 1983, Avalon Sexual Assault Centre (Avalon) works to end sexualized violence and help those who’ve been affected by it. Rooted in feminist principles, Avalon provides trauma-informed counselling, legal navigation, medical and forensic care through the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program, community navigation, education, advocacy, and sector leadership across Nova Scotia.

We are now developing our next five-year strategic plan, and want your voice to help shape our priorities and future direction.

About this survey

This survey takes approximately 6–8 minutes to complete.

Your feedback will help us understand how the community perceives our mission and vision, how people experience our services and impact, as well as provide opportunities to strengthen our role, reach, and leadership.

Confidentiality & Anonymity

Your participation is entirely voluntary, and your responses will remain confidential and anonymous. No individual responses will be shared or linked to your name or contact information. Results will be analyzed in summary form only to identify key trends and themes.

Thank you for sharing your insights and for being part of Avalon’s vision for the future!

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What is your PRIMARY connection to Avalon? *

Avalon's mission

Using a feminist lens, we analyze and respond to sexualized violence/abuse and other forms of oppression, we offer a continuum of specialized services, with an emphasis on support, counseling, education, immediate medical care, forensic evaluation, leadership, and advocacy.

How clearly do you understand Avalon's mission? *

Avalon's vision

We aspire to a world in which individuals are empowered and mobilized to share responsibility in creating communities free from sexualized violence and abuse.

How clearly do you understand Avalon's vision? *
How familiar are you with Avalon's programs and services? *
Which of Avalon's programs or services do you feel make the most difference for the community? (Select up to 3) *
Overall, how would you rate your experience with Avalon? *
How supported did you feel when accessing Avalon services? *
How easy was it to access the services you needed? *
How would you rate your working relationship with Avalon? *
How clear and effective is Avalon’s communication around referrals or shared clients? *
How effectively does Avalon communicate its impact and use of funds? *
How motivated do you feel to continue supporting Avalon? *
How familiar are you with Avalon's outcomes or impact in community? *
How well did Avalon help you understand your rights, options, or next steps? *
How confident did you feel navigating services with Avalon’s support? *
How credible do you find Avalon’s leadership in collaborative GBV efforts? *
How clear is Avalon’s role within the provincial GBV ecosystem? *
How compelling do you find Avalon’s case for support in relation to its leadership role? *
How clear is the impact of your support on Avalon’s leadership and influence? *
How would you describe Avalon's leadership in the gender-based violence sector? *
Which areas should Avalon prioritize over the next 3–5 years? (Select up to 3) *
What is your age range
What is your gender?
What is your racial or ethnic identity