Sexual Violence Prevention and Education works to build awareness about sexual violence and gender-based violence on campus and make accessible the supports and services for those who are affected. The Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator provides support to survivors, students, staff and faculty.
For more information on Sexual Violence Prevention and Education, explore the links below:
Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Events
Our services are available to all members of the Lakers community, including undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students, staff, and faculty. Sexual Violence Prevention and Education works to build awareness about sexual violence and gender-based violence on campus and make accessible the supports and services for those affected.
If you are in immediate danger or a life-threatening situation, CALL 911
If you have experienced sexual violence or are supporting someone who has experienced sexual violence, the Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator is available to listen, support, and help you navigate the next steps in non-emergency situations.
If you are in immediate danger, contact 911.
Disclaimer
Please note that all external links and resources posted on the Consent Belongs Here website are not meant to replace face-to-face consultation with or diagnoses by qualified professionals, nor are they meant to be "online counselling." The listing of external sites does not imply that Nipissing University or its staff endorse all of the information located there. We cannot guarantee that all information on each site is accurate or complete. The resources and guidelines offered on this site are suggestions only, and do not substitute for consultation with a qualified Mental Health or Medical Professional.
By using these external links, you must agree to not hold the websites themselves, their staff or partners, or Nipissing University staff liable, or make any claims of damages of any kind, including claims of damages based on action taken by you related to the information contained on the respective websites.
Your use of these websites constitutes your agreement to the above terms.
Sexual violence is a traumatic experience. While every individual will react differently, the experience can have significant lasting effects and interrupt many aspects of a survivor's life. A supportive and non-judgemental initial response to disclosure can significantly impact the survivor's ability to seek further support.
If there is an imminent risk of harm:
In an emergency on campus (i.e., imminent threat of sexual violence and of harm to a person or sexual violence actually occurring) a call can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year in the following ways:
- Call 911
- Call Campus Security 705-498-7244
- Emergency phones, located inside the Education Centre near the elevators of the H and A wings. These phones are connected directly to Campus Security. All payphones have free access to 911.
- Emergency phones, located outside the Education Centre and Residence buildings. The blue light can identify these phones and link a caller to an emergency answering service attendant. Simultaneously a call from these phones notifies Campus Security of the call and caller's location.
- In-person: Campus Security office, Education Centre B203
- When a person discloses an incident of sexual violence to Campus Security, Campus Security will inform Student Development and Services that an incident has occurred.
Sexual Violence Prevention & Education Coordinator
The Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator is available to all members of the University community who may seek support or information related to sexual or gender-based violence. Additionally, the Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator is available to debrief with and provide support to those who have received a disclosure.
Office: Student Development & Services - B210
Email: svsupport@nipissingu.ca
Phone: 705-474-3450 ext. 4075
Consent Belongs Here is Nipissing University’s campaign to end sexual violence through education, prevention and outreach. The hashtag #nuconsentculture is included as a symbol to start a campus-wide conversation around preventing sexual violence. Consent Belongs Here will be organizing events and initiatives on campus focused on sexual violence prevention and education throughout the year. You can find out what SVPE hosts events by looking for the Consent Belongs Here logo.
Are you looking for something a little different or personalized training? Email svsupport@nipissingu.ca to let us know what you’d like.
Consent Awareness Week
January 23-27, 2023
Sexual violence is an epidemic in Canada. From reports about Hockey Canada to high-profile court cases to school walkouts across the country, there has been a heightened conversation recently about the need for consent education nationally. Unfortunately, only 28% of Canadians fully understand what it means to give consent (Canadian Women’s Foundation). Addressing this starts with awareness, action, and accountability. That’s why we’re partnering with the youth-led High School Too movement to establish a national Consent Awareness Week. Canada would be the first country in the world to recognize and adopt this significant week aimed at systemic change in schools, workplaces and communities.
Consent Awareness Week aims to increase student confidence and comfort in engaging in healthy sexual dialogue with partners, expressing and respecting boundaries, and receiving and giving consent. To achieve this goal:
- Students should be able to define consent as clear, affirmative, enthusiastic, and ongoing. Free from coercion and freely given by a person who is able to make an informed decision.
- Students need to be able to describe what a healthy relationship means for them and how they want to engage with others and want others to engage with them around relationships and sexuality.
- Students need to know and feel confident articulating personal boundaries in person and online.
- Students should begin to understand the complexity of consent when gender, social, positional, or other power dynamics are present.
- Students should be able to Identify unhealthy patterns and behaviours in their own and others' relationships.
NEW! Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Certificates
Are you interested in learning how to build safer spaces for individuals impacted by gendered and sexual violence? The Sexual Violence Prevention & Education Outreach team offers a series of virtual and in-person workshops that focus on building our awareness and skills to respond to disclosures and build solidarity for survivors.
Students who complete each of the following workshops will be eligible to receive a Sexual Violence Prevention Certificate:
- Consent+
- Gender 101
- Intro to Allyship
Students who complete the above workshops in addition to the following workshops will be eligible to receive the Advanced Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Certificate:
- BITB (Bringing in the Bystander)
- Responding to Disclosures: Sexual Violence Response Training for Students
Request your certificate here
Workshop Descriptions
All Consent Belongs Here workshops are Record of Student Development (RSD) approved!
Consent+*
The Consent+ workshop provides participants with knowledge regarding critical terms and concepts related to consent, healthy relationships, understanding empathy, responding to disclosures, and resources on campus and in the community.
Gender 101*
The Gender 101 workshop introduces participants to concepts about gender roles, identity and expression. Workshop facilitators will connect participants' understanding of gender to gender-based violence and harassment issues in our communities. Students will also gain knowledge about resources on campus and in the community.
Bringing in the Bystander*
The Bringing in the Bystander workshop focuses on building awareness, responsibility, and action towards preventing interpersonal violence. This workshop prepares participants to recognize the continuum of sexual violence and with strategies for safe and appropriate bystander interventions. Bringing in the Bystander will include discussions of sexual violence, rape culture, and for individuals to reflect on their own experience and behaviour as bystanders. This workshop may evoke strong emotions in some participants. If you would like more information about Bringing in the Bystander, please email svsupport@nipissingu.ca.
Intro to Allyship*
Intro to allyship is a one-hour condensed workshop that combines crucial information from Gender 101, Consent+, and Bringing in the Bystander. The workshop facilitator will connect the material to inform the participants about gender-based and sexual violence, effective ways of intervening, and ways to support survivors. In addition to this material, this workshop will introduce the concept of allyship and provide concrete strategies for being an effective ally.
Online Safety & Digital Consent
Interested in learning how you can create a consent culture online? Join us for a free session hosted by Amelia Rising on online violence prevention, and digital safety. This jam-packed session will introduce topics related to sexting, revenge porn, social media, online trafficking/ luring, grooming, legal options, your online/ digital rights and responsibilities, and much more! Discussions, participation, and questions encouraged
Sexual Violence Prevention and Male Allyship
This one-hour workshop is in conjunction with the White Ribbon campaign. In this workshop, participants will unpack the impact of sexual violence in their campus community and the importance of male allyship in preventing and eradicating this form of violence. Attendees will learn skills and knowledge to take action if they witness acts of sexualized violence.
Sexual Violence Response Training - Students*
This workshop provides participants with interactive and practice-based training on how to respond to a disclosure of sexual violence. This workshop touches on the link between systemic oppression and sexual violence that can impact and create barriers for those impacted by sexual violence. Participants will gain supportive language, resources, and interventions techniques when acting as a prosocial bystander or receiving a disclosure. By the end, participants are equipped with the knowledge, resources, and skills to support survivors when disclosing sexual violence.
Masculinity Mini-Series
The Masculinity Miniseries is a 3-part series designed for male individuals to come together to engage in a facilitated conversation about masculinity and today's society. Participants will reflect on their perceptions of masculinity, its influence in everyday life and how society has influenced their understanding of masculinity. The conversation facilitator will help unpack masculinity and redefine it for a way to move forward positively.
*Credit this workshop towards the Sexual Violence Prevent/Response Certificate(s)
Below are links to websites and resources. Please note, we do not own/maintain the information on these external links. These resources are available in print format from the Sexual Violence Prevention & Education Coordinator in office B210.
Looking for more information? Contact the Sexual Violence Prevention & Education Coordinator:
Office: Student Development & Services - B210
Phone: 705-474-3450 ext. 4075
Email: svsupport@nipissingu.ca
Our services are available to all members of the Lakers community, including undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students, staff, and faculty.
In-person:
Office: Student Development & Services, B210
General Inquiries:
Phone: 705-474-3450 ext 4075
Email: svsupport@nipissingu.ca
Training & Workshop Inquires:
Phone: 705-474-3450 ext 4075
Email: consentbelongshere@nipissingu.ca
