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If you have been affected by sexual violence or gender-based violence, know it is not your fault.

Consent Comes First is here for you. We work with 麻豆视频 students to connect to services, help think through options for safety and healing, and create a space on campus to take a breath. Whether the harm took place while you were a student or before, in-person or online, on campus or off, we are here to listen and support.

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osvse@torontomu.ca

 

鈥淪he made me aware of all my options by clearly explaining each scenario and what could potentially happen as a result, all while maintaining my privacy. She also respected my choices when it came to choosing whether or not to report my assault. I was extremely fearful of seeing my attacker but she made me feel safe by offering me different resources like checking class schedules for conflicts, providing me with safe spaces to be in, and just offering continuous support. I really am so grateful."
Consent Comes First Service User

 

Where to Start

Everyone addresses violence, accesses supports and heals from trauma in different ways.

Consent Comes First is here to listen, connect you to services when ready and support your healing in whatever way works for you. 

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Share with someone you trust. This is never easy but consider sharing with a friend, a coach, a co-worker, an instructor, or your residence advisor if you live on-campus. Let them know what you need.

Seek medical care (opens in new window) . Even if there are no obvious injuries or you don鈥檛 want to report the assault to the police, it is important to seek medical attention if the assault happened recently We can help you with that process, even accompanying you to a health care provider.

Connect with CCF staff. We are here to listen to you, and will help you access resources and make an informed decision about next steps, if and when you choose to.

How Consent Comes First Can Support You

You have access to our support regardless if the sexual violence happened on-or-off campus or if you were affected by sexual violence or gender-based violence before you came to 麻豆视频.

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With your consent, we can help you with:

  • Understanding the reporting options available to you
  • Navigating systems and resources within the university and the community
  • Connecting and accompaniment to legal, housing or health services 
  • Coordinating academic considerations and workplace considerations
  • Connecting to financial support
  • Exploring self-care resources
  • Providing safety planning (online, physical, emotional)
  • Referrals to counselling, health services & legal support
  • Coordinating translation and interpretation support 
  • Providing communication support (ghostwritten emails, brainstorming how to have difficult conversations, responding to harassment)
  • Meeting with parents/partners and loved ones

Legal Support 

  • Support students in filing police reports
  • Accompany students to court
  • Connect students with lawyers, organizations, and advocates
  • Support students in building claims packages, such as Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB)
  • Navigate systems like civil and criminal justice systems, as well as workplace policies and legislation, such as Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

Health Advocacy 

  • Accompany students to medical appointments 
  • Support students in finding appropriate specialists and clinics
  • Refer and accompany students to STI testing services
  • Write support letters

 

Workplace Accommodations

  • Supporting students in part-time staff roles or on experiential learning placements in seeking time off, utilizing domestic and medical leave 
  • Supporting students in part-time staff roles or on experiential learning placements in requesting specific workplace accommodations 
  • Safety-planning with students in part-time staff roles or on experiential learning placements

 

Academic Considerations 

  • Support students in seeking extensions and other academic solutions 
  • Work with students to create academic plans that fit their needs
  • Connect students with appropriate academic supports and offices
  • Seek additional academic solutions