Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Protocol

IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED OR HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY SEXUAL VIOLENCE
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RIGHTS OF SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT & VIOLENCE

Anyone who has experienced sexual violence has the right to:

  • be treated with dignity and respect;
  • be believed;
  • be informed about on- and off-campus services and resources;
  • decide whether or not to access available services and to choose those services they feel will be most beneficial;
  • decide whether to report to campus admin and/or local police;
  • have an on-campus investigation with the institution’s full cooperation;
  • have a safety plan, and;
  • have reasonable and necessary actions taken to prevent further unwanted contact with the alleged perpetrator(s).


IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO FILE A FORMAL COMPLAINT

  • The choice to report or not report the incident is entirely yours. We recognize that it is often difficult to disclose and report incidents of sexual violence, however, we strongly encourage you to do so.
  • If the alleged perpetrator is another member of the College community, you may file a complaint under this Practice. The Office of the Director or Admin can assist you with filing a complaint.
  • If the incident involves a student, the Office of the Director or Admin can help. If the incident involves a staff member or visitor, you may contact the Admin.
  • Individuals who have experienced sexual violence may also wish to press charges under the Criminal Code. The Office of the Director or Admin can also assist you with contacting the local Police.


WHAT TO DO IF YOU WITNESSED SEXUAL VIOLENCE

If an act of sexual violence is occurring, call 911, and notify School Administration


If you witness sexual violence, please call Pine Valley Driving Academy Admin we will assist you by providing all the resources and necessary support. Faculty, staff, other employees and contractors have a duty to immediately report all incidents and suspected incidents of sexual violence. Students are strongly encouraged to report incidents of sexual violence, but do not need to report incidents of sexual violence to obtain supports, services or accommodation from the College.   All members of the College community who have witnessed sexual violence have a duty to cooperate with a College investigation.

Off-campus reporting resources are also available to you 24/7, including:

Toronto Police Services at 416.808.2300
Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.8477


WHAT TO DO IF SOMEONE DISCLOSES ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE

 An individual who has experienced sexual violence may also disclose to staff or faculty members when seeking support and/or academic accommodation. A supportive response involves:

  • listening without judgement and accepting the disclosure as true;
  • communicating that sexual violence is never the responsibility of the survivor
  • helping the individual identify and/or access available on-­‐ or off-­‐campus services, including emergency medical care and counselling;
  • respecting the individual’s right to choose the services they feel are most appropriate and to decide whether to report to the police and/or College Admin at 416.553.8999
  • recognizing that disclosing can be traumatic and an individual’s ability to recall the events may be limited;
  • respecting the individual’s choices as to what and how much they disclose about their experience; and
  • making every effort to respect confidentiality and anonymity.

If disclosure is made to faculty or staff by a student seeking support or academic accommodation, the faculty or staff should refer the student to the College Office, and work with the admin to ensure that the student receives all necessary academic and other accommodations. As indicated above, if faculty or staff of the College becomes aware of an allegation of sexual violence against another member of the College community, the faculty or staff is required to report the alleged incident to Administrator immediately.


COMMUNICATION WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Sensitive and timely communication with individuals who have experienced sexual violence and their family members (when an individual consents to this communication) is a central part of the College’s first response to sexual violence. To facilitate communication the College will:

  • Ensure that school administration, who are knowledgeable about sexual violence, are responsible for advocacy on campus on behalf of employees, students or any other member of the College community who have experienced sexual violence;
  • Ensure school admin respond in a prompt, compassionate, and personalized fashion; and
  • Ensure that the person who has experienced sexual violence and the respondent are provided with reasonable updates about the status of the College’s investigation of the incident when such investigations are undertaken.


ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CAREER COLLEGE COMMUNITY

While everyone on campus has a role to play in responding to incidents of sexual violence, some campus members will have specific responsibilities which might include:

  • Campus support to provide psychological and emotional support, assist with safety planning and make referrals to other services, including medical
  • Faculty, staff and administrators to facilitate academic accommodations and other academic needs of those who have experienced sexual violence, e.g., extensions on assignments, continuing studies from home, and dropping courses;
  • Human Resources to assist with any incidents relating to employees; and

Personnel to assist with investigations and gathering evidence, to implement measures to reduce sexual violence on campus, and to collaborate with local police where appropriate.