Our Commitment

Algoma University recognizes the challenges faced by those who have experienced sexual violence and urges individuals to make use of the supports available under our policy.  All those who have experienced sexual violence have a right to:

• be believed, and treated with compassion, dignity and respect;
• be informed about on-campus and off-campus (community) services and resources;
• decide whether to report the incident to Student Success, Human Resources, campus security, and/or the local police;
• be provided with assistance in formulating a safety plan;
• be provided with necessary appropriate accommodations including but not limited to:
  • unwanted contact with the perpetrator if the perpetrator is a member of the campus community;
  • appropriate academic and/or work accommodations.
• a fair and unbiased on-campus investigation with the full cooperation of the institution, if applicable as outlined in the Scope of the Sexual Violence Policy;
• not be subject to actions for violations of the institution’s policies related to drug and alcohol use at the time of the alleged sexual violence incident, while acting in good faith;
• choose amongst these supports, selecting all, some, or none of the above options.

Confidentiality

Ensuring confidentiality is a key principle in creating an environment and culture where survivors feel safe to disclose and seek support and accommodation.   The University is committed to ensuring such an environment and culture exists. The University will make every reasonable effort to balance confidentiality with its legal responsibility to provide a campus environment free from sexual violence. The University protects personal information and handles records in accordance with its policies, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Personal Health Information Protection Act, and the provisions of applicable employee collective agreements.    

Sexual Violence Taskforce

The Sexual Violence Taskforce is a University committee comprised of students and employees (Faculty, Staff, Administration) who together will make recommendations regarding the University’s Policy on Sexual Violence and coordinate efforts regarding resources to prevent university sexual violence.  The committee works collaboratively towards effective change at the individual, institutional and cultural levels, with the goal of creating a safer campus environment for the Algoma University community.