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Laurier's Sexual Violence Policy – we want to hear from you!

March 16, 2022
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Laurier’s sexual violence policy (12.4 The Prevention of Sexual Violence Policy and Procedures) outlines the institutional system of response to sexual violence, including support and prevention.

The policy outlines options for those impacted by sexual violence to receive support and accommodations, as well as the procedures for accountability and formal complaint processes. Laurier does not condone sexual violence and strives to foster a culture of consent.

Policy Review

Under legislative requirements, the Sexual Violence Policy is reviewed every three years. As part of Laurier's commitment to sexual violence prevention and support, we are seeking Laurier students’ engagement in our Community Consultation process for the Sexual Violence Policy.

We request your feedback on the policy, and its procedure, to inform potential changes to the policy to better support the needs of the Laurier student community. We encourage your participation and sharing your voice to inform changes to our sexual violence policy. We strive to be responsive to student needs and have that be reflected in our sexual violence policy.

The data from the Community Consultation will be retained for five years and will be accessible to the manager, Sexual Violence Response and Sexual Violence policy review committee. 

We Want to Hear from You!

There are several ways to engage in Laurier’s Sexual Violence Policy Community Consultation. Your participation is voluntary. No specific questions are required and you can choose to stop engaging with the community consultation process at any time.

Complete the Questionnaire

Complete the online questionnaire, open from March 24 to April 5.

Participate to enter for a chance to win one of three $100 grocery gift cards. You can choose to provide your email address to enter the draw. Once the contest is complete, the survey data (in particular the email address) will be de-identified before the data is reviewed.*

Participate in a Focus Group

Register for one of the following focus groups taking place over Zoom: 

Students who participate in a focus group will receive a $20 gift card from Veritas, the Laurier Bookstore or WILF's.**

Email Us or Book an Appointment

Email svinfo@wlu.ca to share any feedback you have and/or book an appointment with a member of the Office of Human Rights and Conflict Management (OHRCM) team.

Trigger Warning

We recognize that answering questions about sexual violence may be uncomfortable and that this process can be triggering and activating. If you require support or would like to talk with someone, please contact any of the following support services: 

Frequently Asked Questions

Laurier’s Sexual Violence Policy can be challenging to fully understand. See the frequently asked questions related to the policy for more information.

The Office of Human Rights and Conflict Management is dedicated to equity, transparency and supporting all impacted by gendered and sexual violence engaging with our policy.

If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact svinfo@wlu.ca.

Notes

This project has been approved by the Office of Research Services under file 2022-18 as per University Policy 8.2.

*All who participate in a focus group will receive a $20 gift card for a Laurier service. Students may choose between Veritas, the Bookstore or WILF’s for their gift card. The participants will be emailed when their gifts cards are available for pick up from the Office of Human Rights and Conflict Management. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted. The prize is non-transferable. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of the Participant. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by the Participant is permitted.

**All who participate in the questionnaire can choose to include themselves in the opportunity to win one of three S100 grocery gift cards. Participating in the opportunity to win is completely voluntary. The winners will have the gift card emailed to them. The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by Wilfrid Laurier University. No cash or other prize substitution shall be permitted. The prize is non-transferable. Any and all prize-related expenses, including without limitation any and all taxes, shall be the sole responsibility of the Participant. No substitution of prize or transfer/assignment of prize to others or request for the cash equivalent by the Participant is permitted.

Acknowledgements

Laurier’s Sexual Violence Policy Community Consultation process was co-created in partnership between Lexi Salt, Consultant, and Laurier’s Sexual Violence Response Team. Please reach out to svinfo@wlu.ca with any questions.

Thank you to Laurier’s Gendered and Sexual Violence Task Force, Advocates for a Student Culture of Consent, Consent Culture Advocacy Group, Laurier’s EDI Self Assessment Team (2020 – 2021) and the Office of the Associate Vice President, EDI, for your contributions to this process.