The Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre recognizes that any sexual act that takes place without the consent of all parties is sexual assault.

The Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre recognizes that sexual assault is an act of aggression, violence and power of one person against another; it is not an act of sexual passion.

The Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre recognizes that the victim of sexual assault is not responsible for the assault.

The Niagara Region Sexual Assault Centre recognizes the necessity of women being assertive, self-sufficient and self-caring.