News & Announcements
Browse through news recaps from previous SVPS Centre events, announcements of our upcoming initiatives, and details on new resources. To quickly access specific posts, select items from the category listing below.
Care During This Time We recognize that many members of the University of Toronto community are experiencing heaviness and grief. News coverage, social media, and public conversations have been saturated with narratives, discussions and responses related to sexual violence. Please know that support is available. We see you and are…
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…
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…
The SVPS Centre team is excited to announce the recruitment of our next Student Advisory Committee (SAC). The SAC will work towards strengthening student engagement and ensuring that the office’s programs and services reflect the diverse needs and experiences of students. This committee will serve as a consultative body to…
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…
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…
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…