Malaspinas policy provides for a wide range of responses to established complaints of sexual harassment. Education is a key component in the prevention of sexual harassment. The Advisor is available to facilitate a workshop in your department or classroom on sexual harassment, sexism, sexual assault or other human rights issues. For support, a survivor of sexual assault can contact Malaspinas Counselling Centre, 753-3245, local 2486. To file a complaint under Malaspinas policy, arrange to meet with the Human Rights Advisor.
Sexual assault is a very serious form of sexual harassment.
Unlike some other forms of sexual harassment, it is a crime and can be prosecuted. The Advisor can provide information on the options available through the Criminal Justice system if you choose to go that route. If the circumstances of the assault appear to place other members of the University-College community at serious risk, it is important to note that Malaspina may have a responsibility to investigate, whether or not the complainant requests such action. If You Are Being Harassed Sexual harassment, and the reporting of sexual harassment, can be intimidating. You are advised, however, not to ignore the matter, and not to assume the problem will go away by itself.