Student Support Support & Education for Sexual Violence
What We Do
The Sexual Violence Support and Education program is dedicated to supporting College community members who have experienced sexualized violence, and to foster education dedicated to ending sexualized violence and gender-based violence in our communities.
This website will explain:
- the options available to college community members who have experienced sexualized violence
- on- and off-campus supports for those who have experienced sexualized violence
- how to give support to those in your communities who have experienced sexualized violence or gender-based violence
- how you can take action to help end sexualized violence and gender-based violence
Mission Statement
Langara recognizes that all members of the college community should be able to work, teach, and learn in an environment free from sexual harassment, discrimination, and sexualized violence. We also recognize that everyone has the right to exercise full control over their own bodies and to engage only in sexual activity to which they consent. We are committed to a College environment free from sexual violence or misconduct.
We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with respect and to feel safe on campus. Sexual violence of any kind is NEVER okay.
We would also like to acknowledge that sexual violence or misconduct affects different communities in different ways and to a different extent. These communities include, among others:
- People who are in the full continuum of gender identities and expression
- Indigenous populations
- People with disabilities
- Racialized individuals or peoples from other countries
The Sexual Violence Support and Education program is managed by the Office of Student Conduct, Accountability & Support in coordination with People and Culture. If you have any questions about the Sexual Violence Support and Education program, please contact studentconduct [at] langara.ca (studentconduct[at]langara[dot]ca).
Our Principles
- We believe that all those who disclose incidents of sexualized violence are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect
- We affirm that all individuals and experiences are unique; individuals are the experts on their own feelings and experiences and we support their self-determination
- We will work with those who approach our office to support and provide information to allow for informed decision-making
- We believe that those who disclose incidents of sexualized violence have the right to ask questions and provide feedback
- We acknowledge that sexualized violence is linked to acts of systemic oppression, including but not limited to sexism, homophobia, transphobia, racism, colonialism, and ableism
- We recognize that the work of this program is connected to the larger movement to end gender-based violence, and will work with community partners on- and off-campus to this end
- We recognize that those who have experienced harm may become perpetrators of harm and that they have the right to heal
- We recognize that while harm cannot be erased, we believe that accountability, learning, healing, and justice are possible through multiple paths
Confidentiality
The College recognizes that privacy and maintaining dignity and control of personal information is particularly important to those who have experienced sexual violence or misconduct.
The College will make every reasonable effort to maintain the confidentiality of all persons involved in any process under this policy.
The College may share a limited amount of information only when required by law or to ensure that all procedures are conducted fairly. For instance, the College cannot ensure confidentiality in the following circumstances:
- When a person is at imminent risk of self-harm.
- When a person is at imminent risk of harming another.
- When it is reasonable to believe that others in the College or wider community may be at risk of harm.
- Where there is a legal duty to report or disclose. It is also important to note that confidentiality is not the same as anonymity
We are here to support you
The Sexual Violence Support and Education program is dedicated to supporting College community members who have experienced sexualized violence, and to fostering education dedicated to ending sexualized violence and gender-based violence in our communities.
This website will explain: the options available to college community members who have experienced sexualized violence on- and off-campus, supports for those who have experienced sexualized violenc,e how to give support to those in your communities who have experienced sexualized violence or gender-based violenc, ande how you can take action to help end sexualized violence and gender-based violence
First Steps
What has happened is not your fault. Below are the first steps to take after a sexualized violence incident. We recommend that you take action, whether it is simply by telling someone you trust what happened, reaching out for support, or contacting our office to discuss your options.
- Find a safe place. Your safety is the highest priority. If you feel unsafe or in danger, try and find a safer place to go to (perhaps a friend's place or public location). Safety looks different for everyone, so choose what’s right for you.
- Get information. Learn more about all of your possible options at the College HERE. If you have any questions about these options, you can contact the SCAS Office at studentconduct [at] langara.ca (studentconduct[at]langara[dot]ca) We will listen to you, we will respect what you say, and we will support you as best as we can.
What We Do The Sexual Violence Support and Education program is dedicated to supporting College community members who have experienced sexualized violence, and to foster education dedicated to ending sexualized violence and gender-based violence in our communities. This website will explain: the options available to college community members who have experienced sexualized violence on- and off-campus supports for those who have experienced sexualized violence how to give support to those in your communities who have experienced sexualized violence or gender-based violence how you can take action to help end sexualized violence and gender-based violence
