In May, Ontario recognizes Sexual Assault Prevention Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the devastating impact of sexual assault, to better understand its deep cultural and historical roots, to support victims and survivors and to work together to stop the violence.
This month, NC students and employees can learn more about sexual assault, witness the strength of survivors, and recognize the accomplishments of organizations working to raise awareness of sexual assault and supporting victims.
The Consent is Key campaign will be promoted via @consentiskeync on Instagram to encourage the College community to learn more about what good consent means and ways we can all prevent sexual assault.
Learn more about why sexual violence happens, why people might not want to speak up or report it, and how you can support survivors here.
SVPRC meet & greet and colouring for Pride Month
Come meet Kaytee Smith, the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Coordinator!
Take this time to drop-in and ask Kaytee any questions you may have about services, sexual and gender-based violence, healthy relationships, and getting involved in the Consent is Key campaign. Colouring pages will be available for students as well.
- May 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Wellness Lounge, Welland Campus
- June 5 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the Wellness Lounge, Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara on the Lake
The Sexual Violence Prevention & Response coordinator employs a trauma informed and survivor centered approach to supporting students impacted by this type of violence.
Students can contact Kaytee year-round for support for the following:
- Making a formal complaint to the college regarding an incident of sexual or gender-based violence
- Assistance with reporting to the police
- Reviewing any accommodations that may be needed
- Creating a safety plan for physical and emotional safety concerns
- Referring students to services on or off-campus
- Learning more about sexual and gender-based violence and how to be a supportive friend
- Scheduling Kaytee for an information session on sexual and gender-based violence to your class, club, or department
