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H O L L A N D C O L L E G E BOARD POLICY

Jessie Inman, Chairperson, Board of Governors

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H O L L A N D C O L L E G E BOARD POLICY

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Category:

HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY

Topic:

SEXUAL VIOLENCE POLICY

Code:

30-02

Effective Date:

May 11, 2023

Revision: THREE

Next Full Review Date by: May 2026

Approved by:

Jessie Inman, Chairperson, Board of Governors

Section titled “Related Documents:”

Board Policy 30-01 - Respectful Learning and Work Environment

Board Regulation 30-02-1 - Sexual Violence Protocol

Administrative Regulation 30-01-1 - Harassment & Discrimination

Post-secondary Institutions Sexual Violence Policies Act

This Policy applies to: All members of the College community including: al staff, governors, students, contractors, suppliers of services, individuals who are directly connected to any College initiatives or College related activity, volunteers, and visitors.

This Policy and Board Regulation 30-02-1, and any other regulations and processes developed pursuant to the provisions of this Policy, form part of College policy with respect to Sexual Violence, as policy is defined in the Post-secondary Institutions Sexual Violence Policies Act.

  1. All members of the Holland College community have a right to work and study in an environment that is free from any form of sexual violence. Anyone, regardless of age, gender or sexual orientation can fall victim to Sexual Violence. Sexual Violence can profoundly impact the physical and mental wellbeing of individuals and communities. This document sets out our policy and response protocol to sexual violence and ensures that those who experience sexual violence are supported and their rights respected, that the College has a process of investigation that protects the rights of individuals and holds individuals who have committed an act of sexual violence accountable.

Holland College’s Statement:

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  1. Sexual violence is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. We are committed to challenging and preventing sexual violence and creating a safe space for anyone in our College community who has experienced sexual violence. The College is expected to be a safe and positive space where members of the College community feel able to work, learn and express themselves in an environment free from sexual violence.
  2. All reported incidents of sexual violence will be investigated to the best of the administration’s ability and in a mann er that ensures due process. It is this policy’s intention to make individuals feel comfortable about making a report in good faith about sexual violence that they have experienced or witnessed.

We recognize that sexual violence can occur between individuals regardless of sexual orientation, gender, and gender identity or relationship status as articulated in the Prince Edward Island Human Rights Code. We also recognize that individuals who have experienced sexual violence may experience emotional, academic or other difficulties.

  1. We are committed to:
  2. 3.1 Ensuring that maximum confidentiality is upheld when dealing with matters pursuant to the Protocol, so that those who have experienced Sexual Violence may feel free to come forward and their individual integrity may be protected throughout the process.
  3. 3.2 assisting those who have experienced sexual violence by providing options, including detailed information and support, such as provision of and/or referral to counselling and medical care, information about legal options, and appropriate academic and other accommodation;
  4. 3.3 ensuring that those who disclose that they have been sexually assaulted are supported, and that their right to dignity and respect is protected throughout the process of disclosure, investigation and institutional response;
  5. 3.4 addressing harmful attitudes and behaviours (e.g., adhering to myths of sexual violence) that reinforce that the person who experienced sexual violence is somehow to blame for what happened;

| 3.5 | treating individuals who disclose sexual violence with compassion recognizing that they are the final decision-makers about their own best interests; | |

Source: https://sam.hollandcollege.com/shared/QMS/Policy/30/BP-30-02.pdf