This section provides resources and helpful information for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. Resources specific to Â鶹AV are provided here.

Support | Education and awareness | Organizations | Â鶹AV resources

Support:

• who have been affected by gender-based violence.
• who have been impacted by gender-based violence, including resources for health services, social assistance, and housing, among others.
• The online tool helps victims of sexual harassment and assault navigate the legal system. .
• is a secure and private chat service that was designed for the .
• Music for Women (Survivors of Violence):

Education and awareness:

• provides resources about women's health in the United States, including information about and .
• 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 , as well as ,Ìý, and .
• from .
• from the Government of Canada

Organizations:

• is the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the US. Their site provides .
• , from the University of Michigan,Ìýpromotes social change and activism on two levels: through professional services and through student leadership development wherein students help students as peers.
•  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.
•  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 Â鶹AV

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 Â鶹AV. You can book a session through this  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 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.

Â鶹AV Student Wellness Hub

Access to counselling and other clinicians. Also find guidance for off-campus emergency supportÌý²¹²Ô»å 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. 

Free and confidential information, advice and representation in cases where Â鶹AV students are going through disciplinary, grievance or appeals processes. Disclaimer: The Legal Information Clinic at Â鶹AV does not provide legal information for criminal matters but can refer to other, off-campus legal and support services.

Provides free, confidential, drop-in space offering non-judgmental peer support, information, and referrals to the Â鶹AV community. Facilitates and encourages communication so that students feel empowered to resolve whatever they may be going through.

A student-run service helping students get from point A to point B safely.

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

Â鶹AV is committed to promoting an equitable environment where the fundamental dignity of all of its members is respected. The objectives of Â鶹AV’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

Â鶹AV is committed to promoting an equitable environment where the fundamental dignity of all of its members is respected. The objectives of Â鶹AV’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.

Policies on Student Rights and Responsibilities

Off-Campus Sexual Violence Resources

Campus Public Safety Training & Courses