Survey on Sexual Misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces

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Introduction (INT)

Introduction (INT) - Question identifier:INT_R01

We invite you to participate in the 2018 Survey on Sexual Misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), conducted by Statistics Canada on behalf of the CAF. This survey is an initiative of Operation HONOUR.

Your participation is very important whether or not you have experienced inappropriate sexual behaviour in the workplace, we need to hear from you. The results of this survey will be compared with the baseline results obtained in the first survey conducted in 2016, to monitor progress and measure mission accomplishments. The results will also influence strategic policy and training development. By taking this opportunity to express your views and share your experiences, you will be helping to build a stronger and more inclusive CAF for everyone.

This voluntary survey is conducted under the authority of the Statistics Act, which ensures that the information you provide will be kept confidential.

In addition, Statistics Canada will safeguard your identity by grouping your responses with those of other respondents when reporting results. Individual responses and results for very small groups will never be published or shared with the CAF.

Please complete this online questionnaire in a location where you have privacy. The survey takes approximately 25 minutes to complete. You may save your answers and return to the survey at any point in time. Please note that you have until November 15, 2018 to submit your completed questionnaire.

We appreciate you taking the time to participate in, and contribute to the success of, this important survey.

Demographic Information 1 (DM1)

Demographic Information 1 (DM1) - Question identifier:DM1_R05

The first few questions ask about general demographic information.

To ensure confidentiality, Statistics Canada will group your responses with those of other respondents. Individual responses and results for very small groups will not be published or shared with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) or the Department of National Defence (DND).

Demographic Information 1 (DM1) - Question identifier:DM1_Q05

Demographic information 1
What was your sex at birth?

  • 1: Male
  • 2: Female

Demographic Information 1 (DM1) - Question identifier:DM1_Q10

Demographic information 1
What is your gender?

  • 1: Male
  • 2: Female
  • 3: Or please specify

Demographic Information 1 (DM1) - Question identifier:DM1_R12

Please verify that all of the information is correct.

If all the information is correct, then press the Next button.
To make changes, please press the Previous button.

You

Sex assigned at birth: [Male/Female/Information not provided]
Gender: [Male/Female/^DM1_S10/Information not provided]

Demographic Information 1 (DM1) - Question identifier:DM1_Q15

Demographic information 1
What is your age group?

  • 01: Under 20
  • 02: 20 to 24 years
  • 03: 25 to 29 years
  • 04: 30 to 34 years
  • 05: 35 to 39 years
  • 06: 40 to 44 years
  • 07: 45 to 49 years
  • 08: 50 years and over

Demographic Information 1 (DM1) - Question identifier:DM1_Q20

Demographic information 1
What is your rank?

  • 1: Junior Non-Commissioned Member (e.g., Private, Aviator, Ordinary Seaman, Able Seaman, Corporal, Leading Seaman, Master Corporal, Master Seaman)
  • 2: Senior Non-Commissioned Member (e.g., Sergeant, Petty Officer 2nd class, Warrant Officer, Petty Officer 1st class, Master Warrant Officer, Chief Petty Officer 2nd class, Chief Warrant Officer, Chief Petty Officer 1st class)
  • 3: Junior Officer (e.g., Second Lieutenant, Acting Sub-Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Sub-Lieutenant, Captain, Lieutenant (N))
  • 4: Senior Officer (e.g., Major, Lieutenant-Commander, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commander, Colonel, Captain (N), General Officer, Flag Officer)
  • 5: None of the above (e.g., civilians)

Demographic Information 1 (DM1) - Question identifier:DM1_Q34

Demographic information 1
In what component are you currently serving?

  • 1: Regular Force
  • 2: Class A Reserve Force (Duration goes from ½ day to 12 consecutive days and it is typically to attend reserve courses or unit training evenings or weekends.)
  • 3: Class B Reserve Force (Full-time service of 13 consecutive days or more and typically it is to attend a training course or exercise, for full-time employment with a reserve unit or HQ or to augment the Regular Force.)
  • 4: Class C Reserve Force
  • 5: None of the above

Demographic Information 1 (DM1) - Question identifier:DM1_Q35

Demographic information 1
In the last 12 months, have you served in any other components?

  • 1: Regular Force
  • 2: Class A Reserve Force (Duration goes from ½ day to 12 consecutive days and it is typically to attend reserve courses or unit training evenings or weekends.)
  • 3: Class B Reserve Force (Full-time service of 13 consecutive days or more and typically it is to attend a training course or exercise, for full-time employment with a reserve unit or HQ or to augment the Regular Force.)
  • 4: Class C Reserve Force
  • 5: None of the above

Demographic Information 1 (DM1) - Question identifier:DM1_Q100A

Demographic information 1
In total, how many years have you served in the CAF?

  • 1: Less than one year
  • 2: One or more years

Demographic Information 1 (DM1) - Question identifier:DM1_Q100B

Indicate the number of months:

Min = 0; Max = 99

Demographic Information 1 (DM1) - Question identifier:DM1_Q100C

Indicate the number of years:

Min = 0; Max = 99

Recall questions (REC)

Recall questions (REC) - Question identifier:REC_R05

This survey asks about incidents that have happened within the past 12 months. The following questions will help you think about your life one year ago.

Recall questions (REC) - Question identifier:REC_Q10

Recall questions
Do you currently live in the same geographic area that you did in September 2017?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Recall questions (REC) - Question identifier:REC_Q20

Recall questions
Are you the same rank today that you were in September 2017?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Recall questions (REC) - Question identifier:REC_Q30

Recall questions
Are you in the same unit as you were in September 2017?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT)

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_R05

The following questions ask about behaviours that may have happened in the past 12 months.

Some questions may make you feel uncomfortable. Should you need it, a list of support resources can be accessed by pressing the help button (?Help).

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_R10

Using the scale below, please indicate how frequently you have seen, heard or experienced each of the following behaviours in the past 12 months.

Include:
- all behaviours that occurred in the military workplace
- all behaviours that occurred outside the military workplace involving military members (CAF or foreign), DND employees, or DND contractors.

Exclude any behaviours you have heard about from someone else (e.g., something that a friend confided in you).

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q10_01

Behaviours in the workplace
a. Sexual jokes

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q10_02

Behaviours in the workplace
b. Unwanted sexual attention, such as whistles, calls, suggestive looks, gestures or body language

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q10_03

Behaviours in the workplace
c. Inappropriate sexual comments about someone's appearance or body

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q10_04

Behaviours in the workplace
d. Inappropriate discussion about their sex life, your sex life, or someone else's sex life

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q10_05

Behaviours in the workplace
e. Displaying, showing, or sending sexually explicit messages or materials like photos or videos, or directing others to view sexually explicit materials online

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q10_06

Behaviours in the workplace
f. Taking and/or posting inappropriate or sexually suggestive photos or videos of any CAF members, without consent.

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q10_07

Behaviours in the workplace
g. Indecent exposure or inappropriate display of body parts

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q10_08

Behaviours in the workplace
h. Repeated pressure from the same person for dates or sexual relationships

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q10_09

Behaviours in the workplace
i. Unwelcome physical contact, such as hugs or shoulder rubs, or getting too close

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q10_10

Behaviours in the workplace
j. Offering workplace benefit for engaging in sexual activity or being mistreated for not engaging in sexual activity

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q10_11

Behaviours in the workplace
k. Suggestion that a man doesn't act like a man is supposed to act, or that a woman doesn't act like a woman is supposed to act

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q10_12

Behaviours in the workplace
l. Someone being insulted, mistreated, ignored, or excluded because they are a man or a woman

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q10_13

Behaviours in the workplace
m. Comments that people are either not good at a particular job or should be prevented from having a particular job because they are a man or a woman

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q10_14

Behaviours in the workplace
n. Someone being insulted, mistreated, ignored, or excluded because of their sexual orientation or assumed sexual orientation

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q10_15

Behaviours in the workplace
o. Someone being insulted, mistreated, ignored, or excluded because they are (or are assumed to be) trans

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_R20

Did you find these behaviours that occurred in the past 12 months offensive?

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q20_01

Behaviours in the workplace
a. Sexual jokes

  • 1: Not offensive at all
  • 2: Not very offensive
  • 3: Somewhat offensive
  • 4: Very offensive

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q20_02

Behaviours in the workplace
b. Unwanted sexual attention, such as whistles, calls, suggestive looks, gestures or body language

  • 1: Not offensive at all
  • 2: Not very offensive
  • 3: Somewhat offensive
  • 4: Very offensive

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q20_03

Behaviours in the workplace
c. Inappropriate sexual comments about someone's appearance or body

  • 1: Not offensive at all
  • 2: Not very offensive
  • 3: Somewhat offensive
  • 4: Very offensive

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q20_04

Behaviours in the workplace
d. Inappropriate discussion about their sex life, your sex life or someone else's sex life

  • 1: Not offensive at all
  • 2: Not very offensive
  • 3: Somewhat offensive
  • 4: Very offensive

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q20_05

Behaviours in the workplace
e. Displaying, showing, or sending sexually explicit messages or materials like photos or videos, or directing others to view sexually explicit materials online

  • 1: Not offensive at all
  • 2: Not very offensive
  • 3: Somewhat offensive
  • 4: Very offensive

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q20_06

Behaviours in the workplace
f. Taking and/or posting inappropriate or sexually suggestive photos or videos of any CAF members, without consent.

  • 1: Not offensive at all
  • 2: Not very offensive
  • 3: Somewhat offensive
  • 4: Very offensive

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q20_07

Behaviours in the workplace
g. Indecent exposure or inappropriate display of body parts

  • 1: Not offensive at all
  • 2: Not very offensive
  • 3: Somewhat offensive
  • 4: Very offensive

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q20_08

Behaviours in the workplace
h. Repeated pressure from the same person for dates or sexual relationships

  • 1: Not offensive at all
  • 2: Not very offensive
  • 3: Somewhat offensive
  • 4: Very offensive

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q20_09

Behaviours in the workplace
i. Unwelcome physical contact, such as hugs or shoulder rubs, or getting too close

  • 1: Not offensive at all
  • 2: Not very offensive
  • 3: Somewhat offensive
  • 4: Very offensive

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q20_10

Behaviours in the workplace
j. Offering workplace benefit for engaging in sexual activity or being mistreated for not engaging in sexual activity

  • 1: Not offensive at all
  • 2: Not very offensive
  • 3: Somewhat offensive
  • 4: Very offensive

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q20_11

Behaviours in the workplace
k. Suggestion that a man doesn't act like a man is supposed to act, or that a woman doesn't act like a woman is supposed to act

  • 1: Not offensive at all
  • 2: Not very offensive
  • 3: Somewhat offensive
  • 4: Very offensive

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q20_12

Behaviours in the workplace
l. Someone being insulted, mistreated, ignored, or excluded because they are a man or a woman

  • 1: Not offensive at all
  • 2: Not very offensive
  • 3: Somewhat offensive
  • 4: Very offensive

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q20_13

Behaviours in the workplace
m. Comments that people are either not good at a particular job or should be prevented from having a particular job because they are a man or a woman

  • 1: Not offensive at all
  • 2: Not very offensive
  • 3: Somewhat offensive
  • 4: Very offensive

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q20_14

Behaviours in the workplace
n. Someone being insulted, mistreated, ignored, or excluded because of their sexual orientation or assumed sexual orientation

  • 1: Not offensive at all
  • 2: Not very offensive
  • 3: Somewhat offensive
  • 4: Very offensive

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q20_15

Behaviours in the workplace
o. Someone being insulted, mistreated, ignored, or excluded because they are (or are assumed to be) trans

  • 1: Not offensive at all
  • 2: Not very offensive
  • 3: Somewhat offensive
  • 4: Very offensive

Behaviours in the Workplace (CLT) - Question identifier:CLT_Q30

Were any of these behaviours directed at you?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 9: DK

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR)

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_R10

Using the scale below, please indicate how frequently these behaviours were directed at you personally in the past 12 months.

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q10_01

Behaviours directed at you
a. Sexual jokes

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times
  • 6: Unsure if directed at me
  • 9: DK

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q10_02

Behaviours directed at you
b. Unwanted sexual attention, such as whistles, calls, suggestive looks, gestures or body language

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times
  • 6: Unsure if directed at me
  • 9: DK

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q10_03

Behaviours directed at you
c. Inappropriate sexual comments about your appearance or body

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times
  • 6: Unsure if directed at me
  • 9: DK

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q10_04

Behaviours directed at you
d. Inappropriate discussion about their sex life, your sex life, or someone else's sex life

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times
  • 6: Unsure if directed at me
  • 9: DK

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q10_05

Behaviours directed at you
e. Displaying, showing or sending you sexually explicit messages or materials, or directing you to view sexually explicit materials online

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times
  • 6: Unsure if directed at me
  • 9: DK

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q10_06

Behaviours directed at you
f. Taking and/or posting inappropriate or sexually suggestive photos or videos of you, without your consent

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times
  • 6: Unsure if directed at me
  • 9: DK

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q10_07

Behaviours directed at you
g. Indecent exposure or inappropriate display of body parts

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times
  • 6: Unsure if directed at me
  • 9: DK

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q10_08

Behaviours directed at you
h. Repeated pressure from the same person for dates or sexual relationships

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times
  • 6: Unsure if directed at me
  • 9: DK

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q10_09

Behaviours directed at you
i. Unwelcome physical contact, such as hugs or shoulder rubs, or getting too close

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times
  • 6: Unsure if directed at me
  • 9: DK

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q10_10

Behaviours directed at you
j. Offering workplace benefit for engaging in sexual activity or being mistreated for not engaging in sexual activity

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times
  • 6: Unsure if directed at me
  • 9: DK

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q10_11

Behaviours directed at you
k. Suggestions that you do not act like a ^DT_MANWO is supposed to act

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times
  • 6: Unsure if directed at me
  • 9: DK

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q10_12

Behaviours directed at you
l. Being insulted, mistreated, ignored, or excluded because you are a ^DT_MANWO

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times
  • 6: Unsure if directed at me
  • 9: DK

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q10_13

Behaviours directed at you
m. Comments that you are either not good at a particular job or should be prevented from having a particular job because you are a ^DT_MANWO

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times
  • 6: Unsure if directed at me
  • 9: DK

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q10_14

Behaviours directed at you
n. Being insulted, mistreated, ignored, or excluded because of your sexual orientation or assumed sexual orientation

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times
  • 6: Unsure if directed at me
  • 9: DK

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q10_15

Behaviours directed at you
o. Being insulted, mistreated, ignored, or excluded because you are (or are assumed to be) trans

  • 1: 0 times
  • 2: 1 time
  • 3: 2 to 4 times
  • 4: 5 to 9 times
  • 5: 10 or more times
  • 6: Unsure if directed at me
  • 9: DK

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q45

Behaviours in the workplace
Did you take any formal or informal action when you witnessed the following behaviours that were not directed at you personally?

^DT_Q10_01E
^DT_Q10_02E
^DT_Q10_03E
^DT_Q10_04E

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 3: In some instances yes, in others no
  • 4: Not applicable, all behaviours were directed at me

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q46

Behaviours in the workplace
Select the actions you took regarding the following

^DT_Q10_01E
^DT_Q10_02E
^DT_Q10_03E
^DT_Q10_04E

  • 01: I talked to the person(s) responsible for the behaviour (Include talking in person, over the phone, and messaging or writing via text, social media, or email.)
  • 02: I talked to those targeted by the behaviour (Include talking in person, over the phone, and messaging or writing via text, social media, or email.)
  • 03: I reported the behaviour to someone in authority
  • 04: I stepped in and separated the people involved in the situation
  • 05: I created a distraction to stop the situation
  • 06: I asked others to step in as a group and stop the situation
  • 07: I sought advice from someone
  • 08: I contacted the Sexual Misconduct Response Centre
  • 09: I contacted a CAF support line (e.g., CF health services centres, CAF chaplain services, Family information line, CAF member assistance program)
  • 10: I contacted the military police
  • 11: I contacted the civilian police
  • 12: I sought help outside of CAF
  • 13: Other action

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q47

Behaviours in the workplace
There are many reasons why people do not take action in these situations. Please select which ones apply to the following behaviours you saw or heard.

^DT_Q10_01E
^DT_Q10_02E
^DT_Q10_03E
^DT_Q10_04E

  • 01: No action was needed or I didn't think it was serious enough
  • 02: I was afraid of negative consequences for those targeted by the behaviour
  • 03: I didn't think it was my responsibility
  • 04: Those responsible were at a higher rank than me
  • 05: I was afraid of negative consequences for myself (e.g., personal harm, retaliation or revenge, career implications, being labelled)
  • 06: I knew other people were taking action
  • 07: Those targeted by the behaviour asked me not to take any action
  • 08: I didn't know what to do
  • 09: Other reason

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q50

Behaviours in the workplace
Did you take any formal or informal action when you witnessed the following behaviours that were not directed at you personally?

^DT_Q10_05E
^DT_Q10_06E
^DT_Q10_07E
^DT_Q10_08E
^DT_Q10_09E
^DT_Q10_10E

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 3: In some instances yes, in others no
  • 4: Not applicable, all behaviours were directed at me

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q51

Behaviours in the workplace
Select the actions you took regarding the following

^DT_Q10_05E
^DT_Q10_06E
^DT_Q10_07E
^DT_Q10_08E
^DT_Q10_09E
^DT_Q10_10E

  • 01: I talked to the person(s) responsible for the behaviour (Include talking in person, over the phone, and messaging or writing via text, social media, or email.)
  • 02: I talked to those targeted by the behaviour (Include talking in person, over the phone, and messaging or writing via text, social media, or email.)
  • 03: I reported the behaviour to someone in authority
  • 04: I stepped in and separated the people involved in the situation
  • 05: I created a distraction to stop the situation
  • 06: I asked others to step in as a group and stop the situation
  • 07: I sought advice from someone
  • 08: I contacted the Sexual Misconduct Response Centre
  • 09: I contacted a CAF support line (e.g., CF health services centres, CAF chaplain services, Family information line, CAF member assistance program)
  • 10: I contacted the military police
  • 11: I contacted the civilian police
  • 12: I sought help outside of CAF
  • 13: Other action

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q52

Behaviours in the workplace
There are many reasons why people do not take action in these situations. Please select which ones apply to the following behaviours you saw or heard.

^DT_Q10_05E
^DT_Q10_06E
^DT_Q10_07E
^DT_Q10_08E
^DT_Q10_09E
^DT_Q10_10E

  • 01: No action was needed or I didn't think it was serious enough
  • 02: I was afraid of negative consequences for those targeted by the behaviour
  • 03: I didn't think it was my responsibility
  • 04: Those responsible were at a higher rank than me
  • 05: I was afraid of negative consequences for myself (e.g., personal harm, retaliation or revenge, career implications, being labelled)
  • 06: I knew other people were taking action
  • 07: Those targeted by the behaviour asked me not to take any action
  • 08: I didn't know what to do
  • 09: Other reason

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q55

Behaviours in the workplace
Did you take any formal or informal action when you witnessed the following behaviours that were not directed at you personally?

^DT_Q10_11E
^DT_Q10_12E
^DT_Q10_13E
^DT_Q10_14E
^DT_Q10_15E

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 3: In some instances yes, in others no
  • 4: Not applicable, all behaviours were directed at me

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q56

Behaviours in the workplace
Select the actions you took regarding the following

^DT_Q10_11E
^DT_Q10_12E
^DT_Q10_13E
^DT_Q10_14E
^DT_Q10_15E

  • 01: I talked to the person(s) responsible for the behaviour (Include talking in person, over the phone, and messaging or writing via text, social media, or email.)
  • 02: I talked to those targeted by the behaviour (Include talking in person, over the phone, and messaging or writing via text, social media, or email.)
  • 03: I reported the behaviour to someone in authority
  • 04: I stepped in and separated the people involved in the situation
  • 05: I created a distraction to stop the situation
  • 06: I asked others to step in as a group and stop the situation
  • 07: I sought advice from someone
  • 08: I contacted the Sexual Misconduct Response Centre
  • 09: I contacted a CAF support line (e.g., CF health services centres, CAF chaplain services, Family information line, CAF member assistance program)
  • 10: I contacted the military police
  • 11: I contacted the civilian police
  • 12: I sought help outside of CAF
  • 13: Other action

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q57

Behaviours in the workplace
There are many reasons why people do not take action in these situations. Please select which ones apply to the following behaviours you saw or heard.

^DT_Q10_11E
^DT_Q10_12E
^DT_Q10_13E
^DT_Q10_14E
^DT_Q10_15E

  • 01: No action was needed or I didn't think it was serious enough
  • 02: I was afraid of negative consequences for those targeted by the behaviour
  • 03: I didn't think it was my responsibility
  • 04: Those responsible were at a higher rank than me
  • 05: I was afraid of negative consequences for myself (e.g., personal harm, retaliation or revenge, career implications, being labelled)
  • 06: I knew other people were taking action
  • 07: Those targeted by the behaviour asked me not to take any action
  • 08: I didn't know what to do
  • 09: Other reason

Behaviours Directed At You (HAR) - Question identifier:HAR_Q60

Behaviours directed at you
You said that you experienced repeated pressure for dates or sexual relationships. Did you, at any time, fear for your safety or the safety of someone known to you?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Behaviour Details (BDC)

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_R15

The question below asks about your experience with the following type of behaviour directed at you personally in the past 12 months:

[Sexual jokes/Unwanted sexual attention, such as whistles, calls, suggestive looks, gestures or body language/Inappropriate sexual comments about your appearance or body/Inappropriate discussion about their sex life, your sex life, or someone else's sex life/Displaying, showing or sending you sexually explicit messages or materials, or directing you to view sexually explicit materials online/Taking and/or posting inappropriate or sexually suggestive photos or videos of you, without your consent/Indecent exposure or inappropriate display of body parts/Repeated pressure for dates or sexual relationships/Unwelcome physical contact, such as hugs or shoulder rubs, or getting too close/Offering workplace benefit for engaging in sexual activity or being mistreated for not engaging in sexual activity/Suggestions that you do not act like a ^DT_MANWO is supposed to act/Being insulted, mistreated, ignored, or excluded because you are a ^DT_MANWO/Comments that you are either not good at a particular job or should be prevented from having a particular job because you are a ^DT_MANWO/Being insulted, mistreated, ignored, or excluded because of your sexual orientation or assumed sexual orientation/Being insulted, mistreated, ignored, or excluded because you are (or are assumed to be) trans]

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q18

Characteristics of behaviours
At the time of [this behaviour/these behaviours] in what component(s) were you serving?

  • 1: Regular Force
  • 2: Class A Reserve Force
  • 3: Class B Reserve Force
  • 4: Class C Reserve Force

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q19

Characteristics of behaviours
Where did [this behaviour/these behaviours] take place?

  • 01: On a military base, wing or Formation
  • 02: Barracks or single quarters
  • 03: Office located off base (e.g., NDHQ, CFRC, etc.)
  • 04: On a ship at sea or in port
  • 05: On an aircraft
  • 06: During field exercises
  • 07: While on Temporary Duty (TD) or Attached Posting
  • 08: While deployed
  • 09: During a sanctioned event
  • 10: At the mess
  • 11: During an outside Canada posting (OUTCAN)
  • 12: While on a course in a military school
  • 13: While on other training
  • 14: At a military college (e.g., Royal Military College of Canada; Canadian Forces College)
  • 15: Other military workplace
  • 16: Married quarters
  • 17: Private residence (e.g., home, yard, garage, shed)
  • 18: Commercial or institutional establishment (e.g., restaurant, bar)
  • 19: Street or other public place (e.g., public transportation, park, parking lot)
  • 20: Other location outside the military workplace

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q40

Characteristics of behaviours
How many people carried out [this behaviour/these behaviours]?

  • 1: [One person/For every behaviour, one single person]
  • 2: Two or more people
  • 3: For some behaviours, it was one person, and for others, it was two or more people
  • 9: DK

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q50

Characteristics of behaviours
Was this person male or female?

  • 1: Male
  • 2: Female
  • 9: DK

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q60

Characteristics of behaviours
Were these people male or female?

  • 1: Male
  • 2: Female
  • 3: Both male and female
  • 9: DK

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q65

Characteristics of behaviours
Who carried out [this behaviour/these behaviours]?

  • 1: CAF military member(s)
  • 2: Foreign military member(s)
  • 3: DND civilian(s) or DND contractor(s)
  • 4: Other person(s)
  • 9: DK

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q70

Characteristics of behaviours
At the time of [this behaviour/these behaviours], what [was the rank of the CAF member responsible/were the ranks of the CAF members responsible]?

  • 1: Junior Non-Commissioned Member(s) (e.g., Private, Aviator, Ordinary Seaman, Able Seaman, Corporal, Leading Seaman, Master Corporal, Master Seaman)
  • 2: Senior Non-Commissioned Member(s) (e.g., Sergeant, Petty Officer 2nd class, Warrant Officer, Petty Officer 1st class, Master Warrant Officer, Chief Petty Officer 2nd class, Chief Warrant Officer, Chief Petty Officer 1st class)
  • 3: Junior Officer(s) (e.g., Second Lieutenant, Acting Sub-Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Sub-Lieutenant, Captain, Lieutenant (N))
  • 4: Senior Officer(s) (e.g., Major, Lieutenant-Commander, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commander, Colonel, Captain (N), General Officer, Flag Officer)
  • 5: Other rank (e.g., Officer cadets or Naval Cadets)
  • 9: DK

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q80

Characteristics of behaviours
What was your relationship to the person(s) responsible?

  • 1: One of my work supervisors or one of my unit leaders
  • 2: Someone of higher rank than me or someone more senior than me not in my chain of command
  • 3: One of my peers at the same rank or same level as me
  • 4: One of my subordinates or someone I managed
  • 5: Someone of lower rank than me or someone less senior than me not in my chain of command
  • 6: Other relationship
  • 9: DK

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_R85

As a result of [this behaviour/these behaviours], how frequently did you:

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q85A

Characteristics of behaviours
Avoid or want to avoid specific people at work

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q85B

Characteristics of behaviours
Experience negative impacts on your personal or social life

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q85C

Characteristics of behaviours
Stay or want to stay away from specific locations on the base, wing or formation

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q85D

Characteristics of behaviours
Stay or want to stay away from the gym located on the base, wing or formation

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q85E

Characteristics of behaviours
Avoid or want to avoid the mess

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q85F

Characteristics of behaviours
Miss work or work fewer hours

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q85G

Characteristics of behaviours
Avoid optional work-related social functions

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q85H

Characteristics of behaviours
Experience negative emotional impacts

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q85I

Characteristics of behaviours
Experience sleep difficulties

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q85J

Characteristics of behaviours
Experience a loss of trust in your chain of command

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q85K

Characteristics of behaviours
Experience a loss of trust in your unit

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q120

Informing authority 1
Did someone in authority find out about [this behaviour/any of these behaviours] in any way?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 9: DK

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q130

Informing authority 1
Which person(s) in authority found out about [this behaviour/these behaviours]?

  • 1: My military supervisor
  • 2: My civilian supervisor
  • 3: A military member other than my supervisor in my chain of command
  • 4: A civilian other than my supervisor in my chain of command
  • 5: Military Police/Canadian Forces National Investigative Services (CFNIS)
  • 6: Civilian police
  • 7: Other person in authority

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q140

Informing authority 1
How did the persons in authority learn about [this behaviour/these behaviours]?

  • 1: From me
  • 2: Some other way
  • 9: DK

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q150

Informing authority 1
Was there any follow-up after the Military Police/CFNIS learned about [this behaviour/this behaviour or any of these behaviours]?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 9: DK

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q160

Informing authority 1
Overall, how satisfied were you with the actions taken by the Military Police/CFNIS?

  • 1: Very satisfied
  • 2: Somewhat satisfied
  • 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
  • 4: Somewhat dissatisfied
  • 5: Very dissatisfied

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q170

Informing authority 1
Was there any follow-up after the person(s) in authority learned about [this behaviour/this behaviour or any of these behaviours]?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 9: DK

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q175

Informing authority 1
Overall, how satisfied were you with the actions taken by the person(s) in authority?

  • 1: Very satisfied
  • 2: Somewhat satisfied
  • 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
  • 4: Somewhat dissatisfied
  • 5: Very dissatisfied

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q200

Informing authority 1
What were your reasons for not contacting someone in authority about [this behaviour/these behaviours]?

  • 01: The person(s) in authority found out about the behaviour in another way
  • 02: The behaviour stopped
  • 03: I resolved the issue on my own
  • 04: Someone told me not to report it
  • 05: I didn't think the issue was serious enough
  • 06: I changed jobs
  • 07: The person(s) responsible changed jobs
  • 08: I didn't know what to do, where to go, or who to ask for help
  • 09: I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, didn't think I would be believed)
  • 10: I was afraid of negative consequences (e.g., retaliation/revenge, career implications, being labelled)
  • 11: I did not believe it would make a difference
  • 12: Other reason

Behaviour Details (BDC) - Question identifier:BDC_Q220

Informing authority 1
Did you contact or use the following services for [this behaviour/any of these behaviours] that happened to you in the past 12 months?

  • 01: Sexual Misconduct Response Centre (SMRC)
  • 02: CAF medical services
  • 03: Civilian medical services
  • 04: CAF mental health services
  • 05: Civilian mental health services
  • 06: CAF Chaplain
  • 07: Civilian spiritual advisor
  • 08: CAF Member Assistance Program
  • 09: Workplace Relations Advisor (WRA) or Harassment Advisor (HA)
  • 10: Other service
  • 11: None

Sexual victimization (SLT)

Sexual victimization (SLT) - Question identifier:SLT_R05

The following questions are about sexual victimization. Your responses are important whether or not you have had any of these experiences. Remember that all information provided is strictly confidential.

The following questions will ask about incidents that happened in the past 12 months.

[Only report on incidents that occurred after you joined the military./(blank)]

Include:
- all incidents that occurred in the military workplace
- all incidents that occurred outside the military workplace involving military members (CAF or foreign), DND employees, or DND contractors
- all incidents involving family members or dating partners who are CAF members, DND employees, or DND contractors.

A military workplace is anywhere in a DND office building, on a base, wing, or ship, including barracks and messes, as well as deployments, temporary duty (TD)/attached posting, and training courses. The military workplace also includes sanctioned events (events approved by the Chain of Command or someone in authority within a unit), such as parades, mess dinners, unit parties, unit sports activities, adventure training, or course parties.

Military members could be Regular or Reserve Force members, or foreign military members.

Sexual victimization (SLT) - Question identifier:SLT_R10

Some questions may make you feel uncomfortable. Should you need it, a list of support resources can be accessed by pressing the help button (?Help).

Sexual victimization (SLT) - Question identifier:SLT_Q10

Sexual victimization
In the past 12 months, has anyone forced you or attempted to force you into any unwanted sexual activity, by threatening you, holding you down, or hurting you in some way?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Sexual victimization (SLT) - Question identifier:SLT_Q20

Sexual victimization
How many times did this happen during the past 12 months?

  • 1: Once
  • 2: Twice
  • 3: Three or more times
  • 9: DK

Sexual victimization (SLT) - Question identifier:SLT_Q30

Sexual victimization
[Excluding incidents already mentioned, has/Has] anyone ever touched you against your will in any sexual way in the past 12 months?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Sexual victimization (SLT) - Question identifier:SLT_Q40

Sexual victimization
How many times did this happen during the past 12 months?

  • 1: Once
  • 2: Twice
  • 3: Three or more times
  • 9: DK

Sexual victimization (SLT) - Question identifier:SLT_Q50

Sexual victimization
[Excluding incidents already mentioned, has/Has] anyone subjected you to a sexual activity in the past12 months to which you were not able to consent?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Sexual victimization (SLT) - Question identifier:SLT_Q60

Sexual victimization
How many times did this happen during the past 12 months?

  • 1: Once
  • 2: Twice
  • 3: Three or more times
  • 9: DK

Incident details (IDC)

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_R08

You indicated that, in the last 12 months, someone:

[forced you or attempted to force you into unwanted sexual activity/touched you against your will in any sexual way/subjected you to a sexual activity to which you were not able to consent]

The question below asks about this type of incident.

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q09

Characteristics of incidents 1
At the time of [the incident/the incidents], in what component(s) were you serving?

  • 1: Regular Force
  • 2: Class A Reserve Force
  • 3: Class B Reserve Force
  • 4: Class C Reserve Force

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q10

Characteristics of incidents 1
Where did [this incident/these incidents] take place?

  • 01: On a military base, wing or Formation
  • 02: Barracks or single quarters
  • 03: Office located off base (e.g., NDHQ, CFRC, etc.)
  • 04: On a ship at sea or in port
  • 05: On an aircraft
  • 06: During field exercises
  • 07: While on Temporary Duty (TD) or Attached Posting
  • 08: While deployed
  • 09: During a sanctioned event
  • 10: At the mess
  • 11: During an outside Canada posting (OUTCAN)
  • 12: While on a course in a military school
  • 13: While on other training
  • 14: At a military college (e.g., Royal Military College of Canada; Canadian Forces College)
  • 15: Other military workplace
  • 16: Married quarters
  • 17: Private residence (e.g., home, yard, garage, shed)
  • 18: Commercial or institutional establishment (e.g., restaurant, bar)
  • 19: Street or other public place (e.g., public transportation, park, parking lot)
  • 20: Other location outside the military workplace

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q40

Characteristics of incidents 1
How many people were involved in committing [this incident/these incidents]?

  • 1: DT_SLT99TE
  • 2: Two or more people
  • 3: For some incidents, it was one person, and for others, it was two or more people
  • 9: DK

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q50

Characteristics of incidents 1
Was this person male or female?

  • 1: Male
  • 2: Female
  • 9: DK

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q60

Characteristics of incidents 1
Were these people male or female?

  • 1: Male
  • 2: Female
  • 3: Both male and female
  • 9: DK

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q65

Characteristics of incidents 1
Who was involved in committing [this incident/these incidents]?

  • 1: CAF military member(s)
  • 2: Foreign military member(s)
  • 3: DND civilian(s) or DND contractor(s)
  • 4: Other person(s)
  • 9: DK

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q70

Characteristics of incidents 1
At the time of [the incident/the incidents], what [was the rank of the CAF member responsible/were the ranks of the CAF members responsible]?

  • 1: Junior Non-Commissioned Member(s) (e.g., Private, Aviator, Ordinary Seaman, Able Seaman, Corporal, Leading Seaman, Master Corporal, Master Seaman)
  • 2: Senior Non-Commissioned Member(s) (e.g., Sergeant, Petty Officer 2nd class, Warrant Officer, Petty Officer 1st class, Master Warrant Officer, Chief Petty Officer 2nd class, Chief Warrant Officer, Chief Petty Officer 1st class)
  • 3: Junior Officer(s) (e.g., Second Lieutenant, Acting Sub-Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Sub-Lieutenant, Captain, Lieutenant (N))
  • 4: Senior Officer(s) (e.g., Major, Lieutenant-Commander, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commander, Colonel, Captain (N), General Officer, Flag Officer)
  • 5: Other rank (e.g., Officer cadets or Naval Cadets)
  • 9: DK

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q80

Characteristics of incidents 1
What was your relationship to the person(s) responsible?

  • 01: One of my work supervisors or one of my unit leaders
  • 02: Someone of higher rank than me or someone more senior than me not in my chain of command
  • 03: One of my peers at the same rank or same level as me
  • 04: One of my subordinates or someone I managed
  • 05: Someone of lower rank than me or someone less senior than me not in my chain of command
  • 06: Boyfriend or girlfriend (current or former)
  • 07: Spouse or common-law partner (current or former)
  • 08: Stranger
  • 09: Other relationship
  • 99: DK

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q90

Characteristics of incidents 1
In your opinion, [was/were any of] [this incident/these incidents] related to the [person's/people's] alcohol or drug use?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 9: DK

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_R125

As a result of [this incident/these incidents], how frequently did you:

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q125A

Impact of incidents
Avoid or want to avoid specific people at work

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q125B

Impact of incidents
Experience negative impacts on your personal or social life

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q125C

Impact of incidents
Stay or want to stay away from specific locations on the base, wing or formation

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q125D

Impact of incidents
Stay or want to stay away from the gym located on the base, wing or formation

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q125E

Impact of incidents
Avoid or want to avoid the mess

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q125F

Impact of incidents
Miss work or work fewer hours

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q125G

Impact of incidents
Avoid optional work-related social functions

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q125H

Impact of incidents
Experience negative emotional impacts

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q125I

Impact of incidents
Experience sleep difficulties

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q125J

Impact of incidents
Experience a loss of trust in your chain of command

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q125K

Impact of incidents
Experience a loss of trust in your unit

  • 1: Never
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Always

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_R205

The following questions ask about whether someone in authority found out about [the incident/the incidents] that happened in the past 12 months.
In answering the following questions, please consider [the incident/the incidents] where someone:

[forced you or attempted to force you into unwanted sexual activity/touched you against your will in any sexual way/subjected you to a sexual activity to which you were not able to consent].

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q220

Informing authority 2
Did someone in authority find out about ^DT_SLTSE in any way?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 9: DK

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q230

Informing authority 2
Which person(s) in authority found out about [the incident/the incidents]?

  • 1: My military supervisor
  • 2: My civilian supervisor
  • 3: A military member other than my supervisor in my chain of command
  • 4: A civilian other than my supervisor in my chain of command
  • 5: Military Police/Canadian Forces National Investigative Services (CFNIS)
  • 6: Civilian police
  • 7: Other person in authority

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q240

Informing authority 2
How did the persons in authority learn about [this incident/these incidents]?

  • 1: From me
  • 2: Some other way
  • 9: DK

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q250

Was there any follow-up after the Military Police/CFNIS learned about [this incident/this incident or any of these incidents]?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 9: DK

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q260

Informing authority 2
Overall, how satisfied were you with the actions taken by the Military Police/CFNIS?

  • 1: Very satisfied
  • 2: Somewhat satisfied
  • 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
  • 4: Somewhat dissatisfied
  • 5: Very dissatisfied

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q270

Informing authority 2
Was there any follow-up after the person(s) in authority learned about [this incident/this incident or any of these incidents]?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No
  • 9: DK

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q275

Informing authority 2
Overall, how satisfied were you with the actions taken by the person(s) in authority?

  • 1: Very satisfied
  • 2: Somewhat satisfied
  • 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
  • 4: Somewhat dissatisfied
  • 5: Very dissatisfied

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q280

Informing authority 2
There are various reasons for not reporting to someone in authority. What were your reasons for not contacting someone in authority about [this incident/these incidents]?

  • 01: The person(s) in authority found out about the behaviour in another way
  • 02: The behaviour stopped
  • 03: I resolved the issue on my own
  • 04: Someone told me not to report it
  • 05: I didn't think the issue was serious enough
  • 06: I changed jobs
  • 07: The person(s) responsible changed jobs
  • 08: I didn't know what to do, where to go, or who to ask for help
  • 09: I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, didn't think I would be believed)
  • 10: I was afraid of negative consequences (e.g., retaliation/revenge, career implications, being labelled)
  • 11: I did not believe it would make a difference
  • 12: Other reason

Incident details (IDC) - Question identifier:IDC_Q290

Informing authority 2
Did you contact or use the following services for ^DT_SLTSE that happened to you in the past 12 months?

  • 01: Sexual Misconduct Response Centre (SMRC)
  • 02: CAF medical services
  • 03: Civilian medical services
  • 04: CAF mental health services
  • 05: Civilian mental health services
  • 06: CAF Chaplain
  • 07: Civilian spiritual advisor
  • 08: CAF Member Assistance Program
  • 09: Workplace Relations Advisor (WRA) or Harassment Advisor (HA)
  • 10: Other service
  • 11: None

Knowledge and Trust (KAT)

Knowledge and Trust (KAT) - Question identifier:KAT_R10

Please indicate to what extent you are aware of the following:

Knowledge and Trust (KAT) - Question identifier:KAT_Q10_01

Knowledge and trust
a. Operation HONOUR

  • 1: Very aware
  • 2: Somewhat aware
  • 3: Not aware

Knowledge and Trust (KAT) - Question identifier:KAT_Q10_02

Knowledge and trust
b. Sexual Misconduct Response Centre (SMRC)

  • 1: Very aware
  • 2: Somewhat aware
  • 3: Not aware

Knowledge and Trust (KAT) - Question identifier:KAT_Q10_03

Knowledge and trust
c. DAOD 5012-0 Harassment Prevention and Resolution

  • 1: Very aware
  • 2: Somewhat aware
  • 3: Not aware

Knowledge and Trust (KAT) - Question identifier:KAT_R20

Please indicate to what extent you agree or disagree with the following statements:

Knowledge and Trust (KAT) - Question identifier:KAT_Q20_01

Knowledge and trust
a. The CAF currently works hard to create a workplace that prevents inappropriate sexual behaviour

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Somewhat agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Somewhat disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Knowledge and Trust (KAT) - Question identifier:KAT_Q20_02

Knowledge and trust
b. Inappropriate sexual behaviour is not tolerated in my current unit

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Somewhat agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Somewhat disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Knowledge and Trust (KAT) - Question identifier:KAT_Q20_03

Knowledge and trust
c. Complaints about inappropriate sexual behaviour are (or would be) taken seriously in my current unit

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Somewhat agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Somewhat disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Knowledge and Trust (KAT) - Question identifier:KAT_Q20_04

Knowledge and trust
d. Inappropriate sexual behaviour is a problem in the CAF

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Somewhat agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Somewhat disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Knowledge and Trust (KAT) - Question identifier:KAT_Q20_05

Knowledge and trust
e. I trust my chain of command to effectively deal with inappropriate sexual behaviour

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Somewhat agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Somewhat disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Knowledge and Trust (KAT) - Question identifier:KAT_Q20_06

Knowledge and trust
f. I have received adequate training on preventing and addressing inappropriate sexual behaviour

  • 1: Strongly agree
  • 2: Somewhat agree
  • 3: Neither agree nor disagree
  • 4: Somewhat disagree
  • 5: Strongly disagree

Knowledge and Trust (KAT) - Question identifier:KAT_Q25

Knowledge and trust
When compared with the Canadian population, do you think sexually inappropriate behaviour is:

  • 1: Much more common in the CAF
  • 2: A bit more common
  • 3: The same
  • 4: A bit less common
  • 5: Much less common in the CAF
  • 9: DK

Knowledge and Trust (KAT) - Question identifier:KAT_Q28

Knowledge and trust
How effective do you believe Operation HONOUR has been in reducing inappropriate sexual behaviour in the workplace?

  • 1: Extremely effective
  • 2: Very effective
  • 3: Moderately effective
  • 4: Slightly effective
  • 5: Not at all effective
  • 9: DK

Knowledge and Trust (KAT) - Question identifier:KAT_Q30

Knowledge and trust
How effective do you believe Operation HONOUR will be in reducing inappropriate sexual behaviour in the workplace?

  • 1: Extremely effective
  • 2: Very effective
  • 3: Moderately effective
  • 4: Slightly effective
  • 5: Not at all effective
  • 9: DK

Demographic Information 2 (DM2)

Demographic Information 2 (DM2) - Question identifier:DM2_R05

The following final few questions ask about some more specific demographic information.

This information will be useful in understanding the survey results for specific groups within CAF. To ensure confidentiality, Statistics Canada will group your responses with those of other respondents. Individual responses and results for very small groups will not be published or shared with CAF or the DND.

Demographic Information 2 (DM2) - Question identifier:DM2_Q60

Demographic information 2
What is your first official language?

  • 1: English
  • 2: French

Demographic Information 2 (DM2) - Question identifier:DM2_Q65

Demographic information 2
What is the highest certificate, diploma or degree that you have completed?

  • 1: Less than high school diploma or its equivalent
  • 2: High school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate
  • 3: Trade certificate or diploma
  • 4: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (other than trades certificates or diplomas)
  • 5: University certificate or diploma below the bachelor's level
  • 6: Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.Sc., LL.B.)
  • 7: University certificate, diploma, degree above the bachelor's level

Demographic Information 2 (DM2) - Question identifier:DM2_Q67

Demographic information 2
Are you currently married or in a common-law relationship?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Demographic Information 2 (DM2) - Question identifier:DM2_Q68

Demographic information 2
Is your spouse or common-law partner a current or retired CAF member, DND employee or DND contractor?

  • 1: Current or retired CAF member
  • 2: Current or retired DND employee or DND contractor
  • 3: Other

Demographic Information 2 (DM2) - Question identifier:DM2_Q70

Demographic information 2
Are you an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Demographic Information 2 (DM2) - Question identifier:DM2_Q80

Demographic information 2
Are you a person with a disability?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Demographic Information 2 (DM2) - Question identifier:DM2_Q90

Demographic information 2
Are you a member of a visible minority group (non-white in colour or race, excluding Aboriginal people)?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Demographic Information 2 (DM2) - Question identifier:DM2_Q100

Demographic information 2
What is your sexual orientation?

  • 1: Heterosexual
  • 2: Homosexual (e.g., lesbian or gay)
  • 3: Bisexual
  • 4: Please specify

Command organization and support resources (RLK)

Command organization and support resources (RLK) - Question identifier:RLK_Q05

Command organization and support resources
Do you permit Statistics Canada to obtain the following information about you from the Human Resources Management System?

• Your Command organization (e.g., Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Air Force, etc.)
• Your class of service (Regular Force, Primary Reserve Class A, B or C)

Statistics Canada will combine this information with your survey responses for the purpose of analysis. Statistics Canada will never link your answers to this survey with other data.

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Command organization and support resources (RLK) - Question identifier:RLK_Q07

Command organization and support resources
Please identify the Command organization (environment or element) that you are working in.

  • 1: Royal Canadian Navy
  • 2: Canadian Army
  • 3: Royal Canadian Air Force
  • 4: Military Personnel Command (i.e., Chief of Military Personnel)
  • 5: Other

Command organization and support resources (RLK) - Question identifier:RLK_Q08

Command organization and support resources
If you have additional comments to improve future versions of this survey, please let us know, then press the submit button. Like all other information you provided, your individual comments will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with the Canadian Armed Forces.

Long Answer Length = 1500

Command organization and support resources (RLK) - Question identifier:RLK_R09

Should you need any support to help you deal with situations related to sexual misconduct, please contact any of the following support resources:

Confidential Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) support lines
Sexual Misconduct Response Centre 1-844-750-1648
Family Information Line 1-800-866-4546
CAF Member Assistance Program 1-800-268-7708

Non-military support services are also available to you.
The Department of Justice has an online directory of support services, which is available at: <http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/victims-victimes/vsd-rsv/agencies-agences.aspx>

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