Sexual Violence Policy & Resources

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1 and/or contact Campus Security Services at 416-736-5333 or from your office phone at extension 33333.

Policies

The Legal & Literary Society and Student Caucus of Osgoode Hall are committed to supporting survivors and working to prevent future instances of sexual violence. While Osgoode Hall does not currently have its own investigative process, L&L will co-operate with York’s Sexual Violence Response Team and abide by any decisions made under York’s Policy on Sexual Violence. If you or someone you know is seeking support related to or to report sexual violence, please see below for resources.

If you have feedback or suggestions for how L&L and Student Caucus could better support survivors of sexual violence, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Equity Officer by emailing equity@legalandlit.ca

Resources

What is sexual violence?

Sexual violence is a form of gender-based violence that’s a serious problem in Canada and around the world. It references to any unwanted sexual contact, including sexual assault and sexual harassment, and it can happen between people in romantic or dating relationships, within a family, at work, between friends and acquaintances, and to strangers (Government of Canada).

Support

York University’s Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education

  • Book appointments, find more resources, and seek support or suggestions for how to move forward online at https://thecentre.yorku.ca/
  • By email: thecentre@yorku.ca
  • In-person at 2070 Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Building
  • By phone: 416-736-5211

YorkU SV Survivors Support Line: https://good2talk.search211.ca/record/17380149/

Assaulted Women’s Help Line:

Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse Line:

Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 9-8-8 from anywhere across Canada.

Reporting & Justice

The Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education is the recommended first point of contact for survivors who have experienced sexual violence. The Centre will support all members of the York Community, including students, staff and faculty. The Centre can outline complaint processes, academic/workplace accommodations, supports and resources available.

Visit The Centre’s website and learn more about their reporting resources here.

For more information visit York’s page on How to Report Sexual Violence: https://www.yorku.ca/safety/how-to-report/sexual-violence/#:~:text=If%20you%20or%20someone%20you,at%20416%2D736%2D5211.

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