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New Resource: Sexual Violence Prevention and Response in Experiential Learning
Recent research in Canada indicates that 1 in 2 post-secondary students have been subjected to at least one instance of sexual harassment in an experiential learning opportunity. Research also demonstrates that while faculty and staff may initially feel uncomfortable responding to incidents of sexual violence, appropriate training significantly increases confidence and their ability to respond supportively to disclosures of sexual violence and harassment. That’s why […]
CCR Certification: Foundations in Sexual Violence Prevention & Support
The Foundations in Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Certification encourages students to build-up a culture of consent within their own campus community. Participating students will learn about consent, communication, bystander intervention, and how to respond to disclosures of sexual violence in a trauma-informed way. Students will also have the opportunity to develop emotional regulation and decompression tactics […]
Announcing REES: Respect. Educate. Empower Survivors.
A simple, secure online platform for students to document and share incidents of sexual violence The Sexual Violence Prevention & Support Centre (SVPS Centre), with the support of the University of Toronto Student Union (UTSU), is pleased to announce the launch of a pilot of REES–a simple, secure online platform for documenting and sharing information […]
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 […]
Healing Through the Intersections: Call for Collaborative Funding
The SVPS Centre is pleased to announce a new program funding opportunity for members of the UofT community! This funding opportunity is open to any and all University of Toronto clubs, committees, departments divisions and community groups on all three campuses that may host events, programs, or workshops for students related to sexual violence and intersectionality, […]
6 Ways to Take Action for Consent Awareness Week (Sept. 19 – 23)
Consent Awareness Week is an educational initiative held at universities across the country. The week is an opportunity for campus communities to create a dialogue about consent, pleasure, relationships and increase understanding of sexual violence. It’s also an opportunity to raise awareness of on- and off-campus services. This year we are excited to be taking […]
A Tool for Orientation Coordinators: Building a Culture of Consent Culture During Orientation
The SVPS Centre is pleased to share our 2022 Orientation Coordinator Toolkit, a resource that can be used to train Orientation Coordinators and can be circulated both digitally and as a printed handbook for in-person use.