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What is sexual violence?

Sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, indecent exposure, voyeurism, and sexual exploitation are all considered forms of sexual violence. Sexual violence is defined as “any sexual act or act targeting a person’s sexuality, gender identity, or gender expression, whether the act is physical or psychological in nature, and is committed, threatened, or attempted against a person without the person’s consent.”

Sexual Violence and Harassment Policy

This policy applies to all visitors, workers, staff members, students, and contractors who provide services to Toronto Innovation College.

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Sexual Violence and Harassment Policy

The Ontario Human Rights Commission also provides resources and information about sexual harassment.

Purpose of this Policy

Toronto Innovation College is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, respectful, and
supportive learning and working environment free from sexual violence, harassment,
discrimination, intimidation, exploitation, and misconduct.
This policy outlines the institution’s commitment to preventing and responding to
incidents of sexual violence involving students and establishes procedures for reporting,
support, accommodation, investigation, and resolution.

This policy is established in accordance with:

• Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005
• Ontario Regulation 415/06
• Human Rights Code (Ontario)
• Occupational Health and Safety Act (where applicable)

Toronto Innovation College's Responsibility and Commitment to Sexual Violence and Harassment:

Toronto Innovation College does not tolerate any form of sexual violence.
All individuals affected by sexual violence will be treated with dignity, respect, sensitivity,
and fairness.

The college is committed to:

• supporting individuals affected by sexual violence;
• ensuring procedural fairness;
• maintaining confidentiality to the extent possible;
• providing accommodation measures where appropriate;
• protecting individuals from reprisal or retaliation.

Sexual Assault Centers

Support for victims of childhood sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and recent or prior sexual assault.

Toronto Innovation College's process of investigation

Where a formal complaint is initiated, the college will:

• review the complaint promptly;
• conduct an impartial and fair process;
• provide procedural fairness to involved parties;
• determine appropriate corrective action.

Investigations may involve:

• interviews;
• document review;
• witness statements;
• external investigators where necessary.

The college reserves the right to take interim safety measures during an investigation.

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Helplines and resources

There are several support tools and helplines accessible to women who are experiencing a crisis.

There are support services and a helpline available to male survivors of sexual abuse.

Sexual harassment

The Ontario Human Rights Commission also offers information and resources related to sexual harassment.

If you feel suicidal

408 Help Line – 24/7 Distress and Crisis Line

https://torontodistresscentre.com/408-help-line

Call a distress line: 416.408.4357 (HELP)

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