SexualAssault.brochure.students FINAL AUG 22.14

Information on Reporting
Resources
Students may report instances of alleged sexual
misconduct to any of the offices below. Staff will work
with individuals and provide advice about available
options and possible courses of action that an individual
can choose to exercise. Options include reporting a
matter to one of the offices below, filing a complaint
under the University’s Code of Student Behaviour and
Disciplinary Procedures where the respondent is also a
student, and/or reporting the matter to the police. Staff
will also provide additional resources and support to
student survivors.
Campus Resources
Thunder Bay:
Office of Vice-Provost (Student Affairs)
(807) 343-8522
[email protected]
University Security
(807) 343-8569
Thunder Bay Police Service
(807) 684-1200 (non-emergency)
(807) 684-1333 (TDD)
Orillia:
Office of the Associate Vice-Provost
(705) 330-4008, ext. 2100
[email protected]
Security
(705) 330-4008, 2009
Ontario Provincial Police (Orillia Detachment)
(705) 326-3536
Sexual Assault
Thunder Bay:
Security
Office of Student Affairs
Student Health and Counselling
Harassment & Discrimination Officer
LUSU
Gender Issues Centre
(807) 343-8911
(807) 343-8522
(807) 343-8361
(807) 343-8578
(807) 343-8259
(807) 343-8879
Orillia:
Orillia Security
Student Affairs
The Wellness Centre
Orillia LUSU Office
(705) 330-4008, ext. 2009
(705) 330-4008, ext. 2100
(705) 330-4008, ext. 2115
(705) 330-4008, ext. 2180
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New living arrangements
Extensions on assignments
Continuing studies from home
Dropping a course(s)
Other academic accommodations as
deemed appropriate
Resources Available for
Students Who Have
Experienced Sexual Assault
Community Resources
Assaulted Women’s Helpline
www.awhl.org
1-866-863-0511 (toll-free)
1-866-863-7868 (TTY)
#7233 on Bell Mobility phone
Thunder Bay:
Thunder Bay Crisis Response Services
(807) 346-8282
1-888-269-3100
Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre –
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
(807) 684-6751 Orillia:
Sexual Assault Treatment Centre
(705) 327-9155 or (877) 377-7438
The right to appropriate academic and other
accommodations could include:
What you can do
after an assault
North Simcoe Victim Crisis Services
(705) 325-5578
This brochure provides general information only and is not to be
used as legal or medical advice.
Sexual Assault is not tolerated and
violates a person’s right and safety to
study and work. Lakehead University
works to be an environment that is free
of violence and nurtures a sense of
learning and positive growth.
What is Sexual Assault?
Sexual assault occurs when a person is forced or coerced
into sexual activity. It can include non-consensual kissing,
fondling, grabbing, and oral, anal or vaginal penetration.
Forcing or coercing someone to touch you sexually is also
sexual assault.
Sexual assault can happen to anyone, female or male. It
may be committed by someone you know (spouse, partner,
family member, roommate, date), or by a stranger.
Acquaintance sexual assault is more common than assault
by a stranger.
Acquaintance sexual assault often occurs when one or
more of the parties involved has been drinking or using
drugs: in such circumstances inhibitions and
communication skills may be diminished. Using alcohol or
drugs does not, however, excuse sexual assault, nor does
it make the person assaulted responsible for the assault.
What should you do if you
have been sexually
assaulted?
Experiencing a sexual assault can be physically and
emotionally traumatic. However, individuals respond
differently to such events, and needs and concerns of
survivors may vary. You may want to consider the
following:
Medical Attention
If you have been hurt or injured, seek treatment for any
physical needs. If you decide to report the assault, you
should have a forensic medical exam so that evidence can
be collected and preserved. In Thunder Bay, a specially
trained nurse at the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence
Treatment Centre at the regional hospital can complete this
examination. In Orillia, such an examination can be
completed at the Soldier’s Hospital Sexual Assault
Treatment Centre. For best results, you should not change
your clothing, use a toilet, bathe, shower, eat or clean your
teeth prior to the examination.
Medical Attention (cont.)
What is consent?
Even if you have not been injured physically, or you do not
want to report the assault, it is important to be tested for
pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Visit
the hospital, or if the assault was not recent, your family
doctor, a Sexual Assault Centre, or if on the Thunder Bay
campus, the University’s Student Health and Counselling
Centre. The Student Health and Counselling Centre can
see students quickly and on an urgent basis, and can
provide immediate and continuing medical services (other
than forensic exams), in a safe and confidential
environment.
Under the Criminal Code of Canada (Section
273.1), consent is the voluntary agreement to
engage in the sexual activity in question. There
must be an understandable exchange of affirmative
words that indicates a willingness to participate in
mutually agreed upon sexual activity.
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Consent must be informed, freely given and active
It is the responsibility of the initiator to obtain clear
and affirmative responses at all stages of
sexual engagement
Consent:
Reporting to Police
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Sexual assault is a serious criminal offence and individuals
who experience an assault are strongly encouraged to
report the matter to the police. Normally, the police will
take your statement, collect evidence and investigate the
matter in order to determine whether charges may be laid.
If the matter does proceed to court, your participation as a
witness will normally be required.
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University Security Services or the Office of the ViceProvost (Student Affairs) can assist you in contacting the
police to report an incident.
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Is not silence or the absence of “no”;
Is never assumed or implied;
Cannot be given by someone who is incapacitated
by alcohol or drugs or who is unconscious;
Can never be obtained through threats, coercion
or other pressure tactics
Can be revoked at any time;
Cannot be obtained if the perpetrator abuses a
position of trust, power, or authority; and
Cannot be assumed from previous consent to
similar activities
Emotional Support
Experiencing a sexual assault can be confusing and
traumatic. Ensure you have support from family, friends, a
counselor, family doctor or an agency that can provide you
with information, advice and referrals. Support is available
from Vice President Advocacy (LUSU) and at the Gender
Issues Centre. Residence students may also wish to seek
assistance from the Residence Life Coordinator.
Statement of Survivors’ Rights
As a survivor of a sexual assault, you have the right to:
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Sexual Assault and Harassment Website
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A list of resources and links to relevant policies, protocols
and other resources can be found by visiting the Sexual
Misconduct and Harassment website:
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www.lakeheadu.ca/sexualassaultsupport
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Be believed
Be treated with sensitivity and compassion
Be treated with dignity and respect
Be provided with appropriate academic and other
accommodation
Be informed about on- and off-campus services and
resources
Decide whether to access available services
Decide whether to report the incident to Security
and/or to local police
An on-campus investigation
A safety plan
Have reasonable and necessary actions taken to
prevent further unwanted contact with the alleged
perpetrator(s).