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Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Resources

Approver:
Academic Coordinating Committee
Policy Owner:
Vice-President, Students
Policy Lead(s):
Dean of Students
Defining policy:
Effective date:
2022-10-26
Date of last approval:
2022-10-26
Status:
Approved

Elaboration

Community Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Resources

​24 Hours Support Line-Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) of Waterloo Region 
  • ​Confidential support line available 24/7 for survivors and those supporting survivors
  • Provide support to people of all genders
  • Provide support to those impacted by sexual violence at any point in their lives
  • Can include immediate crisis support and interventions, information about options, referrals, advocacy and accompaniment if reporting
    • Language interpretation available
  • Online chat available 
​24 Hours Support Line: 519-741-8633

SASC also provides individual and group counselling, as well as support groups, and workshops. For more information, please visit the Sexual Assault Support Centre
​Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre-Waterloo Region​The Waterloo Region Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre is a 24/7 on call team of nurses and social workers who respond to the needs of individuals who have experienced sexual assault or domestic violence. The team can be accessed through the Emergency Department at St. Mary’s General Hospital and Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Confidential treatment options will be offered.  
  • Can include medical care and treatment of injuries, pregnancy options, STI and drug screening, crisis support and safety planning, as well as evidence collection (survivors can talk about all or some of these topics). 
​How to Access:

 Go to the Emergency Department of St. Mary’s General Hospital or Cambridge Memorial Hospital, and request to speak to a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. The team will be contact to meet with you in provide.

If you have questions or to arrange counselling, please call their office at (519)-749-6994. 

For more information, please visit the Waterloo Region Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre   
​Accessing Services Outside of the Waterloo Region Area â€‹


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ÌÇÐÄvlog¾«Æ· Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Resources 

Students

​Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Support Office
  • ​Direct support, referrals to on and off campus services, safety planning, crisis planning and risk assessments.
  • Facilitate academic adjustments
  • Provides information, support and assistance on reporting options.
    		​For information and appointments email sgbv@conestogac.on.ca Registered students can also book appointments on the Student Success Portal (log-in required). Appointments are available in-person, virtually of over the telephone. 
    ​Student Rights and Responsibilities Office 
    • ​Provides information and support for student respondents
    • Provides referrals to on and off campus services
    • Facilitates academic adjustments 
    		​For information and appointments email srr@conestogac.on.ca
    ​Counselling Services
    • ​Confidential, one-to-one appointments for students living in Ontario
    • There is no cost to meet with a counsellor and appointments can be in-person (at all campuses), virtual or by telephone >
    		​For information and appointments phone: 519-748-5220 ext. 3679 or email counselling@conestogac.on.ca
    ​Medical Clinic
    • Conestoga’s medical clinic acts as the primary care provider for all International Students and any domestic students who do not have a family doctor.
    • Confidential appointments for students living in Ontario. 
    		​For information and appointments call 519- 748-5220 ext. 3679 or email medicalcare@conestogac.on.ca


    Employees

    ​Human Resources​
    • Available for all Conestoga Employees (referrals, accommodations) 
    		​Call 519-748-5220 ext. 3399
    ​Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAFP) â€‹
    • Conestoga Employees have access to a range of health and wellness programs available via Homewood
    		​Refer to employee benefits manual 


    Students and Employees

    ​Safety and Security​
    • Provides referrals to College and Community Resources (students and employees)
    • Safety Planning

    Available 24/7    		​For information and assistance call 519-748- 5220 ext. 3357 or email securityservices@conestogac.on.ca
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    • ​Security services will escort staff, students and visitors anywhere on the college property, as well as to homes in the vicinity

     Available 24/7    		​Call 519-748-5220 ext. 3357, email securityservices@conestogac.on.ca or through the Conestoga Mobile Safety app.

    Revision Log

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    ​2022-10-19​Academic Forum
    ​2022-10-26​Academic Coordinating Committee
    ​2022-12-05​Board of Governors
    Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Resources