Four Trail Association of Community Living staff members have completed training to support sexual assault survivors using the “Pace Kit” (PACE: Post Assault Collect Evidence), becoming the first in Canada to receive this certification.  A former Interior Health nurse practitioner, also trained alongside Getting To Home (GTH) staff in using the kits, extends this support to individuals on the streets who are not accessing the shelter, ensuring broader community reach.  The Pace Kit initiative empowers survivors of sexual assault by allowing self-collection of forensic evidence in a supportive and secure environment.  Trained staff guide individuals through the step-by-step process, ensuring the chain of custody is meticulously maintained.  Once the kit is completed, it is sealed with evidence tape and handed over to the RCMP for secure storage and/or testing, giving survivors the option to pursue charges should they feel ready.  This process prioritizes autonomy while maintaining the integrity of the evidence.  Ready to use kits are securely stored at Career Development Services (CDS) offices and La Nina Shelter.  The kits are sealed, locked up and are easily accessible to those properly trained in how to use them.  While going to the hospital is always the best and most encouraged option; not everyone is willing to take that step, especially for the unhoused population.  Pace Kits give survivors the option to collect DNA evidence and have it submitted to the RCMP via third party reporting.