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SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION POLICY OVERVIEW

Mount Allison University has just released a draft version of Policy 1006: Sexualized Violence Policy in response to student demands.

Please provide feedback on the policy to the university here: https://forms.office.com/r/XrdZNgC0dR

Find the complete policy here: https://mta.ca/sexualized-violence-policy-1006-draft

Here are some key points to note as described in the policy:

(Note: Please see the full draft for detailed overview, these are selected important points for ease of access)

Scope
This policy applies to:

  • All members of the Mount Allison University community including employees, students, contracted employees working on University property or on behalf of the University, and visitors and guests of Mount Allison University or of members of the University community.

  • All events hosted, sponsored by, controlled by, or associated with Mount Allison University, including University-sanctioned activity that takes place off campus and extending to off-campus events where the University may have an interest or that impact ability to live and learn on campus.

Part 1:
1.2 Education and Prevention:

a. Education is critical in preventing sexualized violence as well as nurturing a culture on campus where survivors are believed and supported. The Mount Allison Sexual Violence Prevention, Education, and Response Office will collaborate with on- and off-campus partners to develop an annual education strategy that includes training and workshops, events, campaigns, programs, and events on a range of topics related to sexualized and gender-based violence.

b. The Office will also develop trauma-informed and survivor-centered strategies for ensuring all Mount Allison community members know how and where to seek support, how and where to make disclosures, pertinent crisis and emergency supports, and where to find the Sexualized Violence policy and procedures as well as how to navigate them.

1.3 No Wrong Door principle

b. To promote a community of care as well as safe working, learning, and living environments all Mount Allison University community members, including contract employees, visitors, and guests, will have access to Seeds of Change; Bystander Intervention Skills that Transform Cultures of Sexualized Violence.

c. All Mount Allison employees and students are required to complete Seeds of Change; Bystander Intervention Skills that Transform Cultures of Sexualized Violence.

d. All employees, residence & student leadership are required to complete Sexual Violence Disclosure training within six weeks of their hire date.

Part 2:
2.2 Disclosure:

  • Survivors only need to disclose their survivor status to access support, resources, and accommodations. It is the right of survivors to disclose what, when, and how much they choose.

  • There is no deadline to make a disclosure or complaint. A disclosure does not result in a complaint being made, nor does it initiate the Investigative or Non-Investigative Pathways. Once a disclosure has been made, the complainant will have the option of filing a complaint.

2.3 Response:
The university may investigate sexual violence even when the survivor has chosen not to disclose the incident or file a complaint, such as anonymous or third-party reports.

2.4 Outcomes:
The outcome of a complaint process will vary and may include accountability measures, remedies, and sanctions. Specific disciplinary measures for employees may also be outlined in their respective collective agreements (see collective agreements). Outcomes may include but are not limited to:

  • Survivor impact statement

  • Letter of apology or apology process

  • Facilitated discussion

  • Mandated educational workshops or counselling

  • No contact order

  • Behavioral contract

Full list of outcomes listed in policy

Part 4:

4.2 Records and Data Collection

a. The University will securely maintain complete records. These records will be kept in perpetuity, and they will not be destroyed. They shall include:

  • The number of disclosures & complaints

  • The nature of the disclosures & complaints (what they involve)

  • Demographic information (gender, age, if available)

  • The number of anonymous and third-party/bystander disclosures and/or complaints

  • Location of incident(s) if known (on/off campus)

  • Pathway outcomes of disclosures and complaints (investigative, non-investigative)

  • Procedural outcomes (immediate measures, sanctions)

  • Supports, services, and accommodations provided to students

b. Annual report will be compiled by the Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator and presented to the Vice President International and Student Affairs yearly.

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