Prevention and Response to Sexual Violence on Campus

WHAT IS CONSENT? Consent is a voluntary, conscious, active and ongoing agreement to participate in sexual activity.

In other words, it’s a freely given, enthusiastic, clearly communicated “yes”.

IF YOU ARE A SURVIVOR OF SEXUALIZED VIOLENCE

IN AN EMERGENCY, CALL

9-1-1

GO TO A SAFE PLACE CRANBROOK CAMPUS: Security: 2-2-2 STUDENTS LIVING ON CAMPUS:

Each person must give consent every time, whether in a one-time encounter or a long-term relationship.

Consent can be withdrawn at any point. Just because consent was given in the past, does not mean that it continues for future sexual activity.

• Housing Service Coordinator: 250-489-2751 x 3332 • Community Leaders: 250-420-1820

GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TO

Sexualized Violence on Campus

• EAST KOOTENAY REGIONAL HOSPITAL (CRANBROOK): 250-426-5281 or 1-866-288-8082 • CRESTON VALLEY HOSPITAL 250-428-2286 • GOLDEN & DISTRICT HOSPITAL 250-344-5271 • INVERMERE & DISTRICT HOSPITAL 250-342-9201

THERE IS NO CONSENT WHEN...

• ELK VALLEY HOSPITAL (FERNIE) 250-423-4453

• Someone else says “yes” • A person is incapable of consenting because they are unconscious, asleep or impaired by drugs or alcohol • There is an abuse of power, trust or authority • A person is pressured, manipulated, threatened, intimidated or otherwise coerced into saying “yes” • A person does not clearly say “yes” or says or implies “no” through words or behaviour • Consent is withdrawn or a person changes their mind at any time before or during a sexual activity Sexual activity that is not consensual is sexual assault Criminal Code of Canada

SEEK SUPPORT If you have experienced sexualized violence, there are support resources available to you, both on and off campus.

Get Support - cotr.ca/sexualized-violence/get-support Community Resources - cotr.ca/sexualized-violence/ campus-resources

REPORTING OPTIONS You have the right to decide whether or not to report sexualized violence. If you decide to make a disclosure or report, refer to our website for your reporting options: cotr.ca/sexualized-violence/reporting-options Or contact: Tel: 250-489-2751 x 4999 Email: care@cotr.bc.ca (Telephone and/or email will be answered by a trained professional and will remain confidential)

FOR MORE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION GO TO OUR WEBSITE:

cotr.ca/sexualized-violence

WHAT IS SEXUALIZED VIOLENCE?

Any sexual act or act targeting a person’s sexuality, gender identity or gender expression, whether the act is physical or psychological in nature that is committed, threatened or attempted against a

KNOW THE FACTS

INDIGENOUS

WOMEN ARE

MORE LIKELY TO BE VICTIMS

OF VIOLENCE THAN NON-INDIGENOUS WOMEN

There is no timetable when it comes to recovering from sexualized violence. If someone trusted you enough to disclose the event, consider the following ways to show your continued support:

person without the person’s consent.

THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

• Sexual assault • Sexual exploitation • Sexual harassment

• CHECK IN PERIODICALLY

83%

• KNOW YOUR RESOURCES

of women with disabilities will experience some sort of violence in their lifetime.

• AVOID JUDGEMENT • REMEMBER THAT THE HEALING PROCESS IS FLUID

• Stalking • Indecent exposure • Voyeurism • Degrading sexual imagery

HOW TO SUPPORT AND RESPOND

• Distribution of sexual images or video without consent

MEN HAVE BEEN SEXUALLY ABUSED OR ASSAULTED

• Cyber harassment or cyber stalking of a sexual nature • Stealthing Source: College of the Rockies 4.8.8 Sexualized Violence Prevention and Response Policy

COMMUNITY AND SELF CARE • You are never obligated to remain in a situation that makes you feel uncomfortable.

It’s okay to leave.

• Be a good community member, if you notice something that doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. Evaluate your options of whether to intervene (if safe to do so) or seek help.

SEXUAL ASSAULT OFTEN OCCURS IN

A PRIVATE PLACE SUCH AS THE RESIDENCE OF THE VICTIM OR PERPETRATOR BUT CAN ALSO HAPPEN IN A PUBLIC PLACE SUCH AS A SOCIAL GATHERING

71% 62%

of students at Canadian postsecondary schools either witnessed or experienced unwanted sexualized behaviours in a postsecondary setting. https://cfsontario.ca/ https://statcan.gc.ca https://www.couragetoact.ca/

OF LGBTQ2+ PEOPLE LIVING WITH A DISABILITY experienced inappropriate sexual behaviour in 2018.

It can be difficult to know what to do or say when someone discloses an incident of sexualized violence. You don’t need to be an expert to provide helpful, appropriate support. Your response can empower the survivor and promote healing.

BE PRESENT AND LISTEN ASK, BUT DON’T PRY AVOID “WHY” QUESTIONS CONSIDER THESE PHRASES:

• I believe you • You are not alone • How can I help?

• It’s not your fault • Thank you for trusting me