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Recently released results from the Ministry of Colleges & Universities’ 2018 Student Voices on Sexual Violence Survey provide important baseline data

Important Notice

As you may know, in response to the evolving concerns surrounding the COVID-19 virus, York University has recently announced it is moving all classes online until further notice.

In keeping with the recommendations from Health Canada regarding social distancing, The Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education (The Centre) will continue to provide services to community members through telephone: 416-736-5211 and email: thecentre@yorku.ca.

Additional Updates on COVID-19:

Thank you for your ongoing patience and understanding as we all navigate this situation together.

Building SAFER SPACES Toolkit

Opportunities to Get Involved

Apply to be a part of the Winter 2021 Peer Support Team.

To foster a culture where attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate sexual violence are rejected, survivors are supported, community members are educated and those who commit incidents of sexual violence are held accountable.

We trust in the power of advocacy and education. We believe in diverse and safe accessible services as they are fundamental to social change and empowering survivors. At the Centre, our work is driven by our communities needs. Survivors and all those affected by sexual violence will be provided with compassionate services, dignity, privacy, and respect.

The H.E.R.E model

How We Serve Our Community

H

Help Survivors have Access to supports Needed

E

Educate the Community about Sexual Violence

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Respond to all forms of sexual violence with Care and Support

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Empower Survivors

How We Can Help

What We Do - Supports and Services

Find out how we can support survivors of sexual violence and those who receive disclosures.

Policy/Processes

Click here to review York University's policy on sexual violence and how you can provide input.

Policy on Sexual Violence / Politique sur la violence sexuelle   

How to File a Report

Review the reporting form and steps to filing a formal complaint.

Sexual Violence Reporting Form

How You Can Help

What You Can Do - How to Respond to a Disclosure 

Review tips and tools on how to respond to survivors of sexual violence.

York-U_Responding-to-a-Disclosure

Online Training Modules

Training Module Step 1: Sexual Violence Response & Awareness (All Community Members)  (use code-CSVRSE)

Training Module Step 2:  Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence (Staff & Faculty) 

Resources

Click here for further supports and services on and off campus.

How We Can Work Together

Request a Training or Workshop

Let's learn together.

Events/Workshops

How you can participate.

Learn & Unlearn

Review myths and videos.

Building Community

Active Bystanders

Meet our Active Bystander Facilitators.

Peer Support Group/Male Identified Group

Meet the Peer Support Group and Male Identified Group.

Get Involved

Let's collaborate.

Need Help Right Now?

Emergency
911

York Security, URGENT
416-736-5333 or ext. 33333

The Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education
416-736-5211

York U Mental Health Website

Download the Safety App

Other Numbers

York Security, GENERAL
416-650-8000 or ext. 58000

York Security, TTY
416-736-5470 or ext. 55470

goSAFE
416-736-5454 or ext. 55454

SASSL
24-hr Crisis Line 416-650-8056

Sherbourne Health Centre - Services for Lesbian, Gay and Trans people
416-324-4103

Toronto Rape Crisis Centre Multicultural Women Against Rape
24-hr Crisis Line 416-597-8808

Good2Talk 24-hr Student Crisis Line
1-866-925-5454

Women's College Hospital
416-323-6400

Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
1-866-887-0015