Sexual Violence Support for Students

All members of the Centennial College (the "College") community have a right to work, study, and live in an environment that is free from sexual violence and/or sexual misconduct.

At Centennial College, the Sexual Violence Support Coordinator is part of the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services (CALCS) and helps students who have experienced sexual violence and/or sexual misconduct. This support includes:

1. Providing Direct Student Support: The Coordinator is here to assist you if you want to share your experience or report an incident. Consultations are confidential and are meant to assist students in weighing their options in a safe, survivor-centered space.
2. Helping You Learn Your Options: The Coordinator can help you in understanding your options and provide information to guide decision-making around reporting and/or next steps for your health and wellness.
3. Planning for Safety: Your safety is our priority. The Coordinator can collaborate with you to create a safety plan, making sure you feel secure and supported.
4. Connecting You to Services: Sometimes, you may require additional help from medical services or other support organizations. The Coordinator can refer you to the appropriate services based on your needs.
5. Directing Faculty and Staff: The Coordinator is also a resource for Centennial faculty and staff providing consultation, education, training and support after receiving student disclosures of violence.

Contacting the Sexual Violence Support Coordinator

You may reach the Sexual Violence Support Coordinator to ask any questions or discuss/disclose an incident.

Consulting with the Sexual Violence Support Coordinator does not mean you are automatically filing a formal report. The decision to do so is up to you.

The Sexual Violence Support Coordinator can be reached by phone at 416-289-5000, ext. 51949, by email svsupport@centennialcollege.ca, or by way of referral i.e. via faculty, staff, or other Centennial community members.

In addition to the Sexual Violence Support Coordinator, students can also access the following supports:

• The Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services (CALCS): 416-289-5000, ext. 53850;
• Student Experience Office: 416-289-5000, ext. 52499; 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.;
• Residence Advisor, Front Desk, Residence Life Coordinator: 416-438-2216;
• Emergency Management and Public Safety: 416-439-4357 or 416-289-5000, ext. 52020; and
• International Student Support Program (counselling support in over 200 languages): 1-844-451-9700

In an emergency

Get to safety and call 9-1-1. If on-campus, contact Emergency Management and Public Safety at ext. 52020 or use a Yellow Emergency Phone on campus after calling 9-1-1.

Sexual Violence and Sexual Misconduct Policy And Procedures Review

In 2022-2023, the College conducted a review of the Sexual Violence Policy and Sexual Violence Procedures, which included a College-wide consultation with students and employees to explore sexual violence-related awareness, experiences, and views of disclosure and reporting, as well as accessing appropriate, accessible, and quality support and services.

To read more about the consultation, please visit Sexual Violence and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures Review.