Sexual Violence Prevention and Support
Emily Carr University is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment where members of our community are free from sexual and gender-based violence.
If you have experienced or witnessed sexual violence, this page will help you access the support you need, including:
- Information about reporting options
- Support for reporting if desired
- Referrals to campus and community resources
- Support to those providing care to survivors
You鈥檒l also find resources and information on how we鈥檙e working to create a safe environment here at Emily Carr University.
What is sexual violence and misconduct?
Sexual violence is any physical, verbal or psychological act that targets an individual鈥檚 sexuality. It may take place in person or online. It can include physical acts, like unwanted touching, groping, kissing, or forced intercourse. It can also include actions like distributing explicit photographs and videos without consent, stalking, verbal comments or gestures, threats, or exploitation.
Sexual misconduct involves an abuse of power where consent can not be freely given.
Anyone can perpetrate sexual violence and anyone can be a survivor, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, or relationship status. No one deserves to experience sexual violence. It鈥檚 not your fault.
If you鈥檙e not sure whether you鈥檝e experienced sexual violence, you can still reach out for support and guidance.
What is gender-based violence?
Gender-based violence targets an individual鈥檚 gender. It may include dead-naming, incorrect gendering, or revealing an individual鈥檚 gender without consent. It may also include sexualized elements, like harassment, degrading imagery, or stalking.