This section provides resources and helpful information for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. Resources specific to McGill University are provided here.
Support | Education and awareness | Organizations | McGill resources
Support:
- Crisis lines for people in Canada who have been affected by gender-based violence.
- Additional support services for people living in Canada who have been impacted by gender-based violence, including resources for health services, social assistance, and housing, among others.
- The online tool Botler AI helps victims of sexual harassment and assault navigate the legal system. Read more about Botler AI here.
- Safe Support Chat is a secure and private chat service that was designed for the Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC).
- Music for Women (Survivors of Violence): A Feminist Music Therapy Interactive eBook
Education and awareness:
- Womenshealth.gov provides resources about women's health in the United States, including information about sexual assault and rape.
- National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) is a US Department of Justice and public safety resource that provides the public with access to sex offender data nationwide.
- Statistics Canada provides stats on self-reported sexual assault, as well as students’ experiences of unwanted sexualized behaviours and sexual assault at postsecondary schools, gender-based violence in Canada’s territories, and workers’ experiences of inappropriate sexualized behaviours, sexual assault and gender-based discrimination.
- Social media safety guidelines from Right To Be.
- Work Place Harassment and Violence Prevention Policy from the Government of Canada
Organizations:
- RAINN is the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the US. Their site provides statistics about sexual assault.
- Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC), from the University of Michigan, promotes social change and activism on two levels: through professional services and through student leadership development wherein students help students as peers.
- White Ribbon is the world’s largest movement of men and boys working to end violence against women and girls, promote gender equity, healthy relationships and a new vision of masculinity.
- End Rape on Campus works to end campus sexual violence through direct support for survivors and their communities; prevention through education; and policy reform at the campus, local, state, and federal levels.
Sexual Violence Resources at McGill University
Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education (OSVRSE)
OSVRSE provides confidential, non-judgmental and non-directional support and education to students, faculty and staff of all genders who have been impacted by sexual violence. The office is committed to working towards the prevention of sexual and gender-based violence while fostering a culture of consent at McGill. You can book a session through this form or email osvrse [at] mcgill.ca (subject: OSVRSE%20%7C%20Booking%20an%20appointment) .
Office of the Dean of Students
The Dean of Students, as part of a senior collaborative team responsible for the quality of student life on campus, is committed to promoting your success in academic and personal areas. Student rights and responsibilities, academic integrity, academic advising, the student disciplinary process and student recognition are all overseen by this office ensuring that procedures, policies and services support and enhance every student's university experience.
SACOMSS (Sexual Assault Centre of the McGill Students' Society)
SACOMSS is a student-run organization committed to supporting survivors of sexual assault and their allies through direct support, advocacy, and outreach. Services (all free!) include: Drop-In and Line (DIAL), Support Groups, Advocacy and Outreach.
McGill Student Wellness Hub
Access to counselling and other clinicians. Also find guidance for off-campus emergency support and sexual violence resources.
Campus Security Services
Services includes support, guidance, prevention and response. Accompaniment and check-in services are available. In case of emergency, contact at 514-398-3000 (Downtown) or 514-398-7777 (Macdonald Campus).
Ombudsperson for Students
Offers confidential, informal, and independent dispute resolutions services by providing information, advice and referrals.
Legal Information Clinic at McGill (including Student Advocacy)
Free and confidential information, advice and representation in cases where McGill students are going through disciplinary, grievance or appeals processes. Disclaimer: The Legal Information Clinic at McGill does not provide legal information for criminal matters but can refer to other, off-campus legal and support services.
Peer Support Network
Provides free, confidential, drop-in space offering non-judgmental peer support, information, and referrals to the McGill community. Facilitates and encourages communication so that students feel empowered to resolve whatever they may be going through.
DriveSafe
A student-run service helping students get from point A to point B safely.
WalkSafe
A volunteer SSMU service that provides free night-time accompaniment for those who feel uncomfortable, or who are unable to walk home alone.
Policy on Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Prohibited by Law
McGill University is committed to promoting an equitable environment where the fundamental dignity of all of its members is respected. The objectives of McGill’s Policy on Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Prohibited by Law are to promote education and awareness about equity issues and to ensure that procedures are in place to address complaints of harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination prohibited by law.
Policy Against Sexual Violence and Procedures for the Investigation of Reports of Sexual Violence
McGill University is committed to promoting an equitable environment where the fundamental dignity of all of its members is respected. The objectives of McGill’s Policy on Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Prohibited by Law are to promote education and awareness about equity issues and to ensure that procedures are in place to address complaints of harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination prohibited by law.
