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No place for sexual violence at VCC

 

Please note: the following article describes hypothetical instances of sexual violence.

For many ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ (VCC) students, a brand new year means new classes, new classmates, and new relationships. This week, to raise awareness about sexual violence on campus and help keep students safe, ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõis taking part in a B.C. Government campaign about sexual consent. 

Read the B.C. Government announcement: 

What is sexual assault? 

Sexual assault is any sexual contact that happens without the consent of both people. It can range from unwanted sexual touching to forced sexual intercourse and can occur even when people know each other or are married or dating. Sexual assault occurs when someone did not consent to the sexual activity.

The following are examples of situations that would be considered sexual assault and can be reported:

• Your words or actions indicated that you did not want to have or continue sexual contact, but the sexual contact continued
• You submitted to sexual contact because someone threatened or used force on you
• You were not able to give consent to sexual contact (for example, you were drugged, impaired, or have a disability)
• Someone persuaded you to have sexual contact by using their position of authority or power over you

Get more information at

SafeCampus posters

You may notice these posters on ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõcampuses this term: 

Help is available

³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõhas a strict policy (PDF) and easy-to-understand procedures (PDF) addressing sexual violence. ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõemployees are obliged to take reports of sexual violence seriously, offer support, and prioritize confidentiality. We recommend contacting the following departments with questions or to report sexual violence:

³ÉÈËÍ·ÌõCounselling Services
Free, confidential counselling services for ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõstudents

BROADWAY CAMPUS
Building A, Level 4
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS 
Pender Street entrance, Level 1
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
 

 
Assistance for ³ÉÈËÍ·ÌõStudents who feel they have been treated unfairly by a ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõemployee or need assistance with college policies or procedures 

Email: executivedirector@suvcc.ca
Web:

BROADWAY CAMPUS 
Building A, Room 2662
Phone: 604.871.7000 ext. 7146

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS 
Room 358
Phone: 604.871.7000 ext. 8467

³ÉÈËÍ·ÌõArbiter of Student Issues
Helps students resolve conflict or deal with complaints under ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõpolicies, including issues relating to harassment on campus 

Phone: 604.871.7000 ext. 7040
Email: tmarks@vcc.ca
Web: /services/services-for-students/dispute-resolution

BROADWAY CAMPUS
Building A, Student Services area
Room 4017 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

³ÉÈËÍ·ÌõSafety, Security and Risk Management
Emergency phone: 604-871-7000 ext. 4444
Web: /services/current-students/security--risk-management

BROADWAY CAMPUS 
Building B, Level 2
Phone: 604.871.7000 ext. 5020 or 778.783.5020 (Non-Emergency)

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
Level 2
Phone: 604.871.7000 ext. 8361 or 604.443.8361 (Non-Emergency)

Phone: 604.871.7000 ext. 7069 (Director, Human Resources)
Web:

BROADWAY CAMPUS
Building A, 5th floor

Web: Email: cupe4627@cupe4627.com

BROADWAY CAMPUS 
Room 3304
Phone: 604.871.7000 ext. 7043 

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS 
Room 942 
Phone: 604.871.7000 ext. 7650 

Phone: 604.688.6210
Web: Email: info@vccfa.ca
Office: 401 – 402 West Pender Street

24-hour line for ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõemployees providing support for any work, health, or life concern
Toll-free: 1.844.880.9142
Web:

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For additional supports, information, and services, see VCC’s Sexual Violence and Misconduct procedures, Appendix B.