Learning & Education

Learning & Education

Learning and education are important parts of creating a campus environment free from sexual violence. Explore this section to better understand what sexual violence is, learn more about how you can help, and access the Centre’s on-campus programming and education initiatives.

Participate in interactive, trauma-informed sessions that build skills in prevention, consent, support, and responding to sexual violence.

Browse through resources and tools to deepen your understanding of sexual violence, consent, and survivor support in a variety of ways.

Sexual violence includes a range of behaviours. While it is common to blame yourself, it is not your fault. Different experiences may suggest different courses of action.

Get practical tips on how to respond with care, empathy, and respect when someone discloses an experience of sexual violence.

Explore what consent means, learn how to recognize it, and gain insights on why clear, ongoing communication is essential in all relationships.

Access university policies, procedures, and official documents related to sexual violence, harassment, reporting, and community safety.

Upcoming Workshops

Explore the Policy on Sexual Violence & Harassment

Get help in understanding the U of T’s Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment as it relates to students impacted by or accused of sexual violence.

Learning Modules

Our Building a Culture of Consent modules launched with the primary goal of teaching students about consent, and how to incorporate it into building boundaries, communication, and healthy relationships.

Completion of our sexual violence education and prevention modules is strongly encouraged for U of T employees. These offerings help to create a campus environment in which all members of the University community can study, work, and live free from sexual violence.