Event
Sept. 24: Growing Consent Futures Panel + Screening of Animation Short
Consent is not only a question during intimacy; it is part of treaties, technology, art, healthcare, and education. Yet being asked is not the same as giving permission. Join us for the Toronto premiere of the animated short Be BRAVE, followed by a lively panel exploring the conditions that must exist for the consent of […]
Annual Tri-Campus Meet and Greet Week at the SVPS Centre
The SVPS Centre is proud to have an in-person office on all three U of T campuses. All community members are invited to explore the SVPS Centre resources, pick-up print materials from our public education campaigns, and learn more about our work at these meet and greets on each campus. These are drop-in events, but we […]
Apr. 21: On the Apps with Rae Szereszewski
Join us and sexual health educator Rae Szereszewski for a fun and interactive workshop that will help you swipe smarter, connect deeper, and stay safe when dating whether online or in-person. Whether you’re looking for monogamy, polyamory, casual sex, or your forever person this workshop is inclusive to everybody of all sexual and romantic orientations. […]
April 1: Stories of Resistance: A Conversation with Catherine Hernandez at UTSC
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking afternoon at Stories of Resistance: A Conversation with Catherine Hernandez. This special event invites audiences into a powerful dialogue about resilience, identity, community, and the transformative power of storytelling. Through an engaging conversation, Catherine Hernandez will reflect on the themes that shape her work — from confronting systems of oppression […]
16 Days & the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that begins on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and goes until December 10, Human Rights Day. Included within this period is the National Day for Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, a memorial held in […]
Nov. 14: Mindful Doodling with the Neuroverse Society at UTSC
Join us and the Neuroverse Society for this afternoon of mindful doodling and pizza at UTSC. There will be a brief presentation from the SVPS Centre team, and lots of time to draw and reflect with neurodiverse peers. The NeuroVerse Society (NVS) strives to foster understanding and support for neurodivergent individuals.
Nov. 19: Trauma-Informed Yoga with Keke Chambers
Join us for this restorative and reflective virtual yoga session with facilitator Keke Chambers. This session is open to all members of the UofT community, but will focus on the needs of racialized survivors. We’re hosting this session as a part of Healing Through the Intersections, an annual educational event held in October that focuses on […]
Oct. 23, 2025 – Mar. 4, 2026: Healing Hearts: Muslim-Identified Survivor Group
This support group is a gathering space for Muslim individuals who identify as having experienced sexual violence, sexual harassment, and/or gender-based violence. Participants will discuss healing, faith, and community-building. Sessions will be hosted virtually and are open to U of T community members from across the three campuses. Please note this is a closed group […]
Sept. 30 – Dec. 16, 2025: Crafternoon Tea
Crafternoon Tea is an opportunity to disconnect in a safe, welcoming environment with snacks, tea or coffee, and (of course) crafts! These sessions are open to students, staff, and faculty at U of T. We host Crafternoon Tea on all three campuses in the following spaces: Join this monthly drop-in program where we’ll explore our […]