What is the RISE Program?
We provide free legal resources and support to people who have experienced sexual or intimate partner violence and workplace sexual harassment.
We offer
Trauma-informed legal advice
Plain language legal information
Support navigating the justice system
Referrals to community services
Program areas
Sexual Violence
Sexual violence includes but is not limited to, recent or historical sexual assault, sexual harassment, non-consensual distribution of intimate images, sexual interference, and sexual exploitation.
Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence is abuse or aggression that occurs in a romantic relationship. This violence can include physical, sexual, psychological, or stalking. Intimate partner refers to both current and former spouses and dating partners.
Workplace Sexual Harassment
Workplace sexual harassment is unwanted sexual comments or behaviour experienced on the job or at work-related functions.
Meet our team
Sarah Dennis
Program Manager
Kathy Jenkins
Legal Navigator
Emma Werner
Legal Navigator
Community feedback
“I truly appreciate how kind and professional you were during this tough time that I'm going through, you made it very easy. The hardest part was picking up the phone to call. But once the process started, you made it extremely easy. Thank you!”
Our supporters
The RISE Program has been made possible through financial support from Justice Canada and the PEI Department of Justice and Public Safety.
The RISE Program is offered by Community Legal Information (CLI), a registered charity that helps residents of Prince Edward Island understand the law and navigate the PEI justice system. Contact CLI if you have questions about the law or the legal system.
