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Survivor's Rights

As Articulated under Laurentian University’s Policy on Response and Prevention of Sexual Violence

Survivors include every member of the Laurentian University community who live, work or study both on and off campus. Survivors will be believed and respected as the final decision-makers about their own best interests. The University will respect the choices of survivors as to what and how much they disclose about their experience and will strive to provide academic, housing and other available accommodations to support the survivor.

Survivors have the right:

To be treated with dignity and respect;
To be believed;
To be informed of on-and-off-campus supports and services;
To decide whether or not to access available services;
To choose those services they feel will be most beneficial;
To decide whether to report to Campus Safety and/or local police;
To request a safety plan with Campus Safety;
To initiate a formal complaint that could include an on-campus investigation with the institution’s full cooperation;
To have reasonable and necessary actions taken to prevent further unwanted contact with the alleged perpetrator(s).

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Survivor Support and Trauma-informed Care

The Equity, Diversity, and Human Rights Office provides confidential, non-judgmental support to all members of the Laurentian community who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives. Adopting a trauma-informed and survivor-centric approach, the EDHRO prioritizes:

Safety, trust, and empowerment
Inclusive spaces for healing
Transparent communication and collaboration

Grounded in cultural sensitivity and a commitment to centering the needs of survivors, the EDHRO works to minimize re-traumatization and build an equitable and respectful community.

What to do If You Have Experienced Sexual Violence On or Off Campus?

If this is an emergency, and you have immediate concerns for your safety or the safety of someone you know contact Campus Safety at (705) 673-6562 (available 24/7) and call 911.

The EDHRO is a confidential service for survivors to seek assistance and resources in a non-emergency situation.

You do not need to file a complaint in order to access support and/or accommodations.