Health and beauty Canadian College is committed to providing its students with an
educational environment free from sexual violence and treating its students who report
incidents of sexual violence with dignity and respect.
• Health and beauty Canadian College has adopted this Sexual Violence Policy, which
defines sexual violence and outlines its training, reporting, investigative and disciplinary
responses to complaints of sexual violence made by its students that have occurred on
its campus, or at one of its events and involves its students.
• The person accused of engaging in sexual violence will be referred to as the
“Respondent” and the person making the allegation as the “Complainant”.
Definition of Sexual Violence
Sexual violence means any sexual act or act targeting a person’s sexuality, gender identity or
gender expression, whether the act is physical or psychological in nature, that is committed,
threatened or attempted against a person without the person’s consent and includes sexual
assault, sexual harassment, stalking, indecent exposure, voyeurism and sexual exploitation.
Sexual assault is a criminal offence under the Criminal Code of Canada. Sexual assault is any
type of unwanted sexual act done by one person to another that violates the sexual integrity of
the victim and involves a range of behaviours from any unwanted touching to penetration.
Sexual assault is characterized by a broad range of behaviours that involve the use of force,
threats, or control towards a person, which makes that person feel uncomfortable, distressed,
frightened, threatened, or that is carried out in circumstances in which the person has not freely
agreed, consented to, or is incapable of consenting to.
Academic Accommodation: Educational practices, systems and support services designed to
accommodate functional challenges based on the best options for a student to successfully
complete the academic requirements of their course or program.
Anonymity: Students can be assured of anonymity if they report sexual assault/sexual violence
online and select the “anonymous” option. A student disclosing sexual assault/sexual violence
to a College Official should understand that the information will be reported confidentially to
Security Services and that confidentiality will be assured (with the understanding the College
cannot investigate or follow up on an anonymous disclosure).

Health and Beauty Canadian College

www.healthbeautycollege.com
info@healthbeautycollege.ca
8403 Yonge street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 6R2

Tel: 416 917 4747416 917 4747

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Confidentiality: The process of strict privacy guiding the College’s response to a disclosure of
sexual violence. A student’s name and disclosure is known, but, only to those who need to know
in order to conduct an investigation and/or provide support as per the students request.
College Community: Includes all students, employees of the College, staff of the Students’
Association, contractors, clients, volunteers and visitors to the College.
College Official/Persons in a position of authority: This term is intended to refer to any College
employee, not otherwise specifically identified by role who is duly authorized and empowered to
carry out official College business / processes / functions / activities on behalf of the College
and is acting, within this context, in the name of the College.
Consent: The voluntary and explicit agreement to engage in the sexual activity in question. It is
the act of clearly and willingly agreeing to engage in specific sexual behaviour, and requires that
a person is able to freely choose between two options: yes and no. This means that there must
be an understandable exchange of affirmative words which indicates a willingness to participate
in mutually agreed upon sexual activity. It is also imperative that everyone understands the
following:• Silence or non-communication must never be interpreted as consent and a person in
a state of diminished judgment cannot consent. • A person is incapable of giving consent if
asleep, unconscious or otherwise unable to communicate. • A person who has been threatened
or coerced (i.e. is not agreeing voluntarily) into engaging in the sexual activity is not consenting
to it in a willing and informed fashion. • A person who is incapacitated by drugs or alcohol is
unable to consent. • A person’s ability to give consent may be compromised when incapacitated
by drugs or alcohol. • A person may be unable to give consent if they have a mental disability
preventing them from fully understanding the sexual acts.
• The fact that consent was implied or given in the past to a sexual or dating relationship does
not mean that consent is deemed to exist for any future sexual activity. • Current or past
flirtatious behaviour is not implied consent.• A person can withdraw consent at any time during
the course of a sexual encounter. • A person is incapable of giving consent to a person in a
position of trust, power or authority, such as, a faculty member initiating a relationship with a
student who they teach, an administrator in a relationship with anyone who reports to that
position.• Consent cannot be given on behalf of another person. It is the responsibility of the
initiator of sexual activity to ensure clear and affirmative responses are communicated at all
stages of sexual engagement. It is also the initiator’s responsibility to know if the person they
are engaging with sexually is a minor.

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Note: For information purposes only, the Criminal Code defines “consent” as follows: The
voluntary agreement to engage in the sexual activity in question. No consent is obtained, where;
a) the agreement is expressed by the words or conduct of a person other than the complainant;
b) the complainant is incapable of consenting to the activity; c) the accused induces the
complainant to engage in the activity by abusing a position of trust, power or authority; d) the
complainant expresses, by words or conduct, a lack of agreement to engage in the activity; or e)
the complainant, having consented to engage in sexual activity, expresses, by words or
conduct, a lack of agreement to continue to engage in the activity.
Employee: For the purposes of this policy, employee includes full-time employees and part time
employees, including bargaining unit members, management and non-unionized employees.
Indecent Exposure: The exposure of the private or intimate parts of the body in a lewd manner,
when the perpetrator may be readily observed.
Sexual assault A criminal offence under the Criminal Code of Canada. Sexual assault is any
type of unwanted sexual act done by one person to another that violates the sexual integrity of
the victim and involves a range of behaviours from unwanted touching to penetration.
Sexual Exploitation: Seeking benefit through the non-consensual or abusive sexual control over
another.
Sexual Harassment: Any unwanted or offensive sexual behavior that creates a hostile or
stressful living, learning, or working environment. Examples of sexual harassment include:
unwanted sexual advances
unwanted or uninvited touching
sexual retaliation or threats
sexual jokes or comments
sexual leering, whistling, or gestures
the displaying of sexually suggestive images.

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Sexual harassment can be a single incident or an ongoing pattern of behaviour. Sexual violence
Any sexual act or act targeting a person’s sexuality, gender identity or gender expression,
whether the act is physical or psychological in nature, that is committed, threatened or
attempted against a person without the person’s consent, and includes sexual assault, sexual
harassment, stalking, indecent exposure, voyeurism and sexual exploitation. Student Any
person who is currently enrolled in a course or program at Health and Beauty Canadian
College, or is in the process of enrolling in a course or program or who were enrolled in a
course or program when an alleged incident(s) occurred.
Voyeurism: Observing another in a sexual manner without consent and when they could
reasonably expect privacy. This includes direct observation, through the use of an electronic or
mechanical device, or through the use of a recording. The terms below are provided to enhance
the context of the references to sexual violence, regardless whether they are used or further
defined in this policy.
Acquaintance sexual assault: Sexual contact that is forced, manipulated, or coerced by a
partner, friend, or acquaintance.
Age of consent for sexual activity: The age at which a person can legally consent to sexual
activity. In Canada, children under 12 can never legally consent to sexual acts. Sixteen is the
legal age of consent for sexual acts. There are variations on the age of consent for adolescents
who are close in age between the ages of 12 and 16. Twelve- and 13-year-olds can consent to
have sex with other youth who are less than 2 years older than themselves. Youth who are 14
and 15 years old may consent to sexual involvement that is mutual with a person who is less
than 5 years older. Youths 16 and 17 years old may legally consent to sexual acts with
someone who is not in a position of trust or authority.
Coercion: In the context of sexual assault/sexual violence, coercion is unreasonable and
persistent pressure for sexual activity. Coercion is the use of emotional manipulation, blackmail,
threats to family or friends, or the promise of rewards or special treatment, to persuade
someone to do something they do not wish to do, such as being sexual or performing particular
sexual acts.

Drug-facilitated sexual assault: The use of alcohol and/or drugs (prescription or non-
prescription) by a perpetrator to control, overpower or subdue a survivor for purposes of sexual

assault.
Respondent: The individual alleged of conducting an act of sexual assault or sexual violence.

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Stalking: A form of criminal harassment prohibited by the Criminal Code of Canada. It involves
behaviours that occur on more than one occasion and which collectively instill fear in the
survivor or threaten the survivor/target’s safety or mental health. Stalking can also include
threats of harm to the target’s friends and/or family. These behaviours include, but are not
limited to non-consensual communications (face to face, phone, email, social media);
threatening or obscene gestures; surveillance; sending unsolicited gifts; “creeping” via social
media/cyber-stalking; and uttering threats.
Survivor: Some who have been affected by sexual assault/sexual violence may choose to
identify as a survivor. Individuals might be more familiar with the term “victim”. We use the term
survivor throughout this policy where relevant because some who have been affected by sexual
assault believe they have overcome the violent experience and do not wish to identify with the
victimization. It is the prerogative of the person who has been affected by these circumstances
to determine how they wish to identify.
POLICY
Sexual assault and sexual violence are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. We are
committed to challenging and preventing sexual assault/sexual violence and creating a safe
space for anyone in our College community who has been affected by sexual assault/sexual
violence. The College is expected to be a safe and positive space where members of the
College community feel able to work, learn and express themselves in an environment free from
sexual assault/sexual violence. All reported incidents of sexual assault/sexual violence will be
investigated in a manner that ensures due process as outlined in the procedures below. The
College’s ability to investigate anonymous disclosures is hampered by the anonymous nature of
the report. The College cannot investigate or follow up on an anonymous disclosure. It is this
policy’s intention to make individuals feel comfortable about making a report in good faith about
sexual assault/sexual violence that they have been affected by or witnessed.
We recognize that sexual assault/sexual violence can occur between individuals regardless of
sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or relationship status as articulated in the Ontario
Human Rights Code. We also recognize that individuals who have been affected by sexual
assault/sexual violence may experience emotional, academic or other difficulties.
We are committed to:
1. assisting those who have been affected by sexual assault/sexual violence by providing
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counselling and medical care, information about legal options, providing a written follow up to
the survivor following an investigation and appropriate academic and other accommodations, all
in a timely manner;
2. ensuring that the right to dignity and respect is protected throughout the process of
disclosure, investigation and institutional response;
3. addressing harmful attitudes and behaviours (e.g., adhering to myths of sexual assault/sexual
violence) that reinforce that the person who been affected by sexual assault/sexual violence is
somehow to blame for what happened;
4. treating individuals who disclose sexual assault/sexual violence with compassion recognizing
that they are the decision-makers about their own best interests;
5. ensuring that on-campus (internal) investigation procedures are available in the case of
sexual assault/sexual violence, even when the individual chooses not to make a report to the
police;
6. engaging in appropriate procedures for investigation and adjudication of a complaint, which
are in accordance with College policies, standards and applicable collective agreements, and
that ensure fairness and due process;
7. ensuring coordination and communication among the various departments who are most
likely to be involved in the response to incidents of sexual violence on campus;
8. engaging in public education and prevention activities;
9. providing information to the College community about our sexual assault/sexual violence
policies and protocols;
10. providing appropriate education and training to the College community about responding to
the disclosure of sexual assault/sexual violence;
11. actively promoting a campus atmosphere in which sexual assault/sexual violence is not
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12. monitoring and updating our policies and protocols to ensure that they remain effective and
in line with other existing policies and best practices.
13. collect data on a) the number of times and a description of the supports, services and
accommodation relating to sexual violence are requested and obtained by students; b)
initiatives and programs established by the college to promote awareness of the supports and
services available to students; c) the number of incidents and complaints of sexual violence
reported by students; and d) the implementation and effectiveness of this policy. This data will
be made available to Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development of Ontario upon
request. Data will be collected and reported in a manner that protects the confidentiality of all
members of the college community connected to each incident.
14. supporting employees who respond to disclosures of sexual violence through line managers
as necessary.
15. Provide an online reporting forum for people who have experienced sexual violence. The
Sexual Assault/Sexual Violence reporting page allows people who have experienced sexual
violence to report their experience with sexual violence online. If they choose, survivors can
remain anonymous. Please contact us : Contact – Health & Beauty Canadian College
(healthbeautycollege.com)
Consent
The voluntary and explicit agreement to engage in the sexual activity in question. Consent is the
act of willingly agreeing to engage in specific sexual behaviour, and requires that a person is
able to freely choose between two options: yes and no. This means that there must be an
understandable exchange of affirmative words which indicates a willingness to participate in
mutually agreed upon sexual activity. It is also imperative that everyone understands the
following:
• Silence or non-communication must never be interpreted as consent and a person in a
state of diminished judgment cannot consent
• A person is incapable of giving consent if they are asleep, unconscious or otherwise
unable to communicate.
• A person who has been threatened or coerced (i.e. is not agreeing voluntarily) into
engaging in the sexual activity is not consenting to it.
• A person who is drugged is unable to consent.

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• A person is usually unable to give consent when under the influence of alcohol and/or
drugs.
• A person may be unable to give consent if they have a mental disability preventing them
from fully understanding the sexual acts
• The fact that consent was given in the past to a sexual or dating relationship does not
mean that consent is deemed to exist for all future sexual activity.
• A person can withdraw consent at any time during the course of a sexual encounter.
• A person is incapable of giving consent to a person in a position of trust, power or
authority such as, a faculty member initiating a relationship with a student who they
teach, an administrator in a relationship with anyone who reports to that position.
• Consent cannot be given on behalf of another person. It is the responsibility of the
initiator of sexual activity to ensure clear and affirmative responses are communicated at
all stages of sexual engagement. It is also the initiator’s responsibility to know if the
person they are engaging with sexually is a minor.
Training, Reporting and Responding to Sexual Violence
(a) Health and beauty Canadian College shall provide access to the Sexual Violence Policy on
the College’s website, citing the link in the Enrolment Agreement made between it and its
students, and provide a link on the web site for the Sexual Violence Policy to career college
management (corporate directors, controlling shareholders, owners, partners, other persons
who manage or direct the career college’s affairs, and their agents), instructors, staff, other
employees and contractors and train them about the policy and its processes of reporting,
investigating and responding to complaints of sexual violence involving its students. *Any
company participating in offering student internships on their premises must provide an
undertaking in writing that it is in compliance with all applicable legislation, including the Ontario
Human Rights Code and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and will provide students
access to those policies should they encounter issues relating to sexual violence in the
workplace.
(b) The Sexual Violence Policy shall be published on its website (or where the Career College
does not have a website in a conspicuous location on each of its campuses).
(c) Career College management, instructors, staff, other employees and contractors of Health
and beauty Canadian college will report incidents of or complaints of sexual violence to the
(d) Health and beauty Canadian College Designate upon becoming aware of them.

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(e) Students who have been affected by sexual violence or who need information about support
services should contact the Health and beauty Canadian College Designate.
Subject to Section 5 below, to the extent it is possible, Health and beauty Canadian College will
attempt to keep all personal information of persons involved in the investigation confidential
except in those circumstances where it believes an individual is at imminent risk of self-harm, or
of harming another, or there are reasonable grounds to believe that others on its campus or the
broader community are at risk.
(f) This will be done by:
• Ensuring that all complaints/reports and information gathered as a result of the
complaint/reports will be only available to those who need to know for purposes of
investigation, implementing safety measures and other circumstances that arise from
any given case; and
• Ensuring that the documentation is kept in a separate file from that of the
Complainant/student or the Respondent.
(g) Health and beauty Canadian College recognizes the right of the Complainant not to report
an incident of or make a complaint about sexual violence or not to request an investigation and
not to participate in any investigation that may occur.
(h) Notwithstanding (f), in certain circumstances, Health and beauty Canadian College may be
required by law or its internal policies to initiate an internal investigation and/or inform police
without the complainant’s consent if it believes the safety of members of its campus or the
broader community is at risk.
(i) In all cases, including (f) above Health and beauty Canadian College will appropriately
accommodate the needs of its students who are affected by sexual violence. Students seeking
accommodation should contact Health and beauty Canadian College Designate.
In this regard, Health and beauty Canadian College will assist students who have experienced
sexual violence in obtaining counselling and medical care, and provide them with information
about sexual violence supports and services available in the community as set out in Appendix
1 attached hereto. Students are not required to file a formal complaint in order to access
supports and services.
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(a) Under this Sexual Violence Policy, any student of Health and beauty Canadian College may
file a report of an incident or a complaint to the Health and beauty Canadian College in writing
and submitting an email to info@healthbeautycollege.ca or a hard copy to Unit 5, 8403 Yonge
St, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T6R2. The College Administrative staff member and the Campus
Director will be involved in the investigation.
(b) Upon receipt of a report of an incident or a complaint of alleged sexual violence being made,
Health and beauty Canadian College will respond promptly and;
• Determine whether an investigation should proceed and if the Complainant wishes to
participate in an investigation
• Determine who should conduct the investigation having regard to the seriousness of the
allegation and the parties involved;
• Determine whether the incident should be referred immediately to the police; In such
cases or where civil proceedings are commenced in respect of allegations of sexual
violence,
• Health and beauty Canadian College may conduct its own independent investigation and
make its own determination in accordance with its own policies and procedures; and
• Determine what interim measures ought to be put in place pending the investigation
process such as removal of the Respondent or seeking alternate methods of providing
necessary course studies.
(c) Once an investigation is initiated, the following will occur:
1. The Complainant and the Respondent will be advised that they may ask another
person to be present throughout the investigation;
2. Interviewing the Complainant to ensure a complete understanding of the allegation
and gathering additional information that may not have been included in the written
complaint such as the date and time of the incident, the person involved, the names
of any person who witnessed the incident and a complete description of what
occurred;
3. Informing and interviewing the Respondent of the complaint, providing details of the
allegations and giving the Respondents an opportunity to respond to those
allegations and to provide any witnesses the Respondent feels are essential to the
investigation;
4. Interviewing any person involved or who has, or who may have, knowledge of the
incident and any identified witnesses;
5. Providing reasonable updates to the Complainant and the Respondent about the
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6. Following the investigation, the Health and beauty Canadian College designate will:
• Review all of the evidence collected during the investigation
• Determine whether sexual violence occurred; and if so
• Determine what disciplinary action, if any, should be taken as set out in Section 6 below.
Disciplinary Measures
(a) If it is determined by Health and beauty Canadian College that the Respondent did engage
in sexual violence, immediate disciplinary or corrective action will be taken. This may include:
1. Disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment of instructors or
staff; or
2. Expulsion of a student; and / or
3. The placement of certain restrictions on the Respondent’s ability to access certain
premises or facilities; and / or
4. Any other actions that may be appropriate in the circumstances
Appeal
(a) Should the Complainant or the Respondent not agree with the decision resulting from the
investigation, he or she may appeal the decision to the President within 5 days by submitting a
letter addressed to:
Health and beauty Canadian College, Unit 5, 8403 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON, L3T 6R2, ATTN:
President Advising of the person’s intent to appeal the decision.
Making False Statements
(a) It is a violation of this Sexual Violence Policy for anyone to knowingly to make a false
complaint of sexual violence or to provide false information about a complaint.
(b) Individuals who violate this Sexual Violence Policy are subject to disciplinary and / or
corrective action up to and including termination of employment of instructors or staff or
expulsion of a student.
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(a) It is a violation of this Sexual Violence Policy to retaliate or threaten to retaliate against a
complainant who has brought forward a complaint of sexual violence, provided information
related to a complaint, or otherwise been involved in the complaint investigation process.
(b) Individuals who violate the Sexual Violence Policy are subject to disciplinary and / or
corrective action, up to and including termination of employment of instructors or staff or
expulsion of a student.
Review
(a) Health and beauty Canadian College shall ensure that student input is considered in the
development of its Sexual Violence Policy and every time it is reviewed or amended.
(b) Health and beauty Canadian College shall review its Sexual Violence Policy 3 years after it
is first implemented and amend it where appropriate.
Collection of Student Data
Health and beauty Canadian College shall collect and be prepared to provide upon request by
the Superintendent of Private Career Colleges such as data and information as required
according to Subsection 32.3 (8), (9) and (10) of Schedule 5 of the Private Career Colleges Act,
2005 as amended.
PROCEDURE
In all instances of an emergency, contact the emergency number according to the emergency
procedures for your campus.
Campus: 4169174747, or 911
1a) Report incidents of sexual violence they witness or have knowledge of, or they have reason
to believe has occurred or may occur to Security Services. Members who have been affected by
sexual assault/sexual violence are encouraged to come forward to report the incident as soon
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1b) Persons in a position of authority, including persons directing the activities of others, shall
take immediate action to respond to or to prevent sexual assault/sexual violence from occurring.
(Responsibility: All Members of the College Community)
1c) Persons who are not students or employees are encouraged to report incidents to Security
Services. (Responsibility: Security Services)
1d) Students who have been affected by sexual violence, as well as members of the college
community to whom a student has disclosed an incident of sexual violence, are encouraged to
access information and support from the College’s Counselling Services. These services can be
easily accessed by contacting Campus: 416-917-4747
Support services can also be accessed directly on each campus. A table of these services
available to provide support and information to students affected by sexual violence can be
found in Appendix 2. Please note that students are not required to file a formal report of
incident(s) of sexual violence to obtain supports, services and/or academic accommodation
from the College. (Responsibility: Students)
1e) Employees who are affected by sexual violence as a member of the College community
should report incidents or seek information and guidance from Security Services. Security
Services will take an initial report and will assist by providing information about relevant support,
resources and options. (Responsibility: Employees)
Campus: 416-917-4747
2. Where a College official becomes aware of incidents of sexual assault/sexual violence by a
member of the College community or against a member of the College community, they will take
immediate measures in accordance with Appendix 1 to ensure the survivor is supported and
ensure appropriate reporting is carried out in accordance with the wishes of the reporter.
(Responsibility: College Officials)
3. Where College officials become aware of incidents of sexual assault/sexual violence by a
member of the College community or against a member of the College community, which occur
on or off College property and that pose a risk to the safety of members of the College
community, the College official shall immediately report the incident to Security Services to
ensure the safety of the College community.(Responsibility: College Officials)
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

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Appendix 1 – Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Guidelines and Protocol
Appendix 2 – Community Resources available
Appendix 1
Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence
Guidelines and Protocol
Students who have been affected by sexual violence, as well as members of the college
community to whom a student has disclosed an incident of sexual violence, are encouraged to
access information and support from the College’s Counselling Services and/or Health Services.
1. Confidentiality
Confidentiality is particularly important to those who have disclosed sexual assault/sexual
violence. The confidentiality of all persons involved in a report of sexual assault/sexual violence
or in subsequent disciplinary proceedings must be strictly observed, and the College does its
best to respect the confidentiality of all persons, including the complainant, respondent, and
witnesses. The College will regard all information as unique and private and ensure it is
maintained in a secured, controlled environment. Confidentiality of Student Records. However,
confidentiality cannot be assured where an individual is at imminent risk of harming themselves
or others. In such circumstances, information may be shared with only the necessary services to
prevent harm. Where there are reasonable grounds to believe that others in the College or
wider community will be at risk of harm the Circle of Care Committee will provide
recommendations to senior College Officials. Where the College becomes aware of an
allegation of sexual assault/sexual violence by a member of the College community against
another member of the College community, the College may also have an obligation to take
steps to ensure that the matter is dealt with in order to comply with the College’s legal obligation
and/or its policies to investigate such allegations.
2. If You Have Experienced or Been Affected by Sexual Assault/Sexual Violence
We recognize it may be difficult to disclose or report incidents of sexual violence and sexual
assault. The choice to disclose or report is entirely yours. As a survivor, we commit to
supporting you through the process of disclosure and strongly encourage you to report your
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learning and teaching environment free from violence or harassment. Anyone who has
experienced or been affected by sexual assault/sexual violence has the right to:
• confidentiality and to be treated with dignity and respect;
• be listened to without judgement and have their disclosure accepted as true;
• request information about on- and off-campus services and resources;
• retain control over whether or not to access available services and to choose those services
they feel will be most beneficial;
• decide if and to whom they wish to report the incident;
• choose to report to a College Official, Security Services, Police or online or any combination of
these;
• decide whether a College Official can provide your name to Security Services;
• have an on-campus investigation with the institution’s full cooperation;
• develop a safety plan with Counselling Services or an off-site partner; and
• have reasonable and necessary actions taken to prevent further unwanted contact with the
alleged perpetrator(s). If you have experienced or been affected by sexual assault or sexual
violence Students are encouraged to report incidents or seek information and guidance from the
Student Support Services .campus contact: 416-917-4747
3. Support Options Available to You
In all instances of an emergency, contact the emergency number for your campus according to
the emergency procedures. Campus: 416-917-4747 at emergency 911
Any student who has experienced or been affected by sexual violence and is seeking
information or support, help is available on the campuses of Health and Beauty Canadian
College. A table of the services available to provide support and information to students affected
by sexual assault/sexual violence can be found in Appendix 2.

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If a member of the College Community becomes aware of an allegation of sexual assault/sexual
violence against another member of the College Community, the member of the College
Community is required to report the alleged incident immediately to Security Services,
respecting the individual’s rights spelt out above. The matter will be addressed in accordance
with the confidentiality provisions outlined above. Additional information about the resources
and support services is available below; or you can use this link to go directly to the resources:
https://healthbeautycollege.ca
Although all disclosures of sexual violence will be reported to college’s Security Services it is
entirely up to you whether or not you choose to participate in an investigation in order to use of
the services listed above.
4. If You Would like to File a Formal Complaint
Please note, that while you must disclose an incident of sexual violence or sexual assault to
obtain support services or appropriate accommodations from the College, you are not required
to file a formal complaint. Accommodations can be made for incidents of sexual violence
regardless whether they occur on campus, off campus or at College sanctioned events
depending on the specific nature and circumstances of the incident. There is no timeline by
which complaints must be disclosed. However, early reporting can lead to supporting a survivor
earlier and possibly a better ability to investigate the incident. If you choose to file a formal
complaint, Security Services can assist you with filing a complaint. If the alleged perpetrator is
another member of the College community, you may file a complaint under this Policy.
Individuals who have been affected by sexual assault/sexual violence may also wish to press
charges under the Criminal Code. These College services can also assist you with contacting
the local Police. Individuals who have been affected by sexual assault/sexual violence may also
wish to exercise their rights to contact the Police at any time to press charges under the
Criminal Code. It is often difficult to disclose and report incidents of sexual assault/sexual
violence. It is entirely up to you if you choose to report the incident; however, we strongly
encourage you to do so.
5. Complaint Process and Investigations
A complaint of sexual assault/sexual violence can be filed under this Policy by any member of
the College community. The College will seek to achieve procedural fairness in dealing with all
complaints. As such, no sanction and/or disciplinary action will be taken against a person or
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be given reasonable notice, with full detail of the allegations and provided with an opportunity to
answer to the allegations made against them.
5.1. Protection from Reprisals, Retaliation or Threats:
No person shall threaten to retaliate, retaliate or engage in reprisals against a complainant or
other individual for:
• having pursued rights, participated in an investigation or been associated with any person who
has pursued rights under this Policy, the Ontario Human Rights Code, or any related federal or
provincial legislation. Anyone engaged in such conduct may be subject to sanctions and/or
discipline.
5.1.1 Interim Measures to Protect Complainants
The rights and privileges of a respondent may be restricted by the College before it makes a
final determination about the alleged misconduct. For example, a respondent may be moved
from Residence, restricted from entering certain parts of campus and restricted from attending
class. Such “interim measures” will be imposed only as necessary to meet the needs of
complainants and persons who report incidents of sexual violence or otherwise under the
College’s Student Conduct Policy. Where possible, the College will also take steps to minimize
the impact of interim measures on respondents.
Interim measures are not punishment and do not represent a finding of misconduct. The College
may impose interim measures immediately, without a hearing. Respondents may ask the
College to review a decision to impose interim measures, but only to address the impact of the
imposed measure and the preference for other alternatives.
5.2 Right to Withdraw a Complaint
A complainant has the right to withdraw a complaint at any stage of the process. However, the
College may continue to act on the issue identified in the complaint in order to comply with its
obligation under this Policy and/or its legal obligations.
5.3 Unsubstantiated or Vexatious Complaints

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If a person, in good faith, discloses or files a sexual assault/sexual violence complaint that is not
supported by evidence gathered during an investigation, that complaint will be dismissed.
However, disclosures or complaints that are found following investigation to be frivolous,
vexatious or bad faith complaints, that is, are made to purposely annoy, embarrass or harm the
respondent, may result in sanctions and/or discipline against the complainant. The range of
College support services are also available to employees or students who may be adversely
impacted by a vexatious complaint.
6. What to Do if Someone Discloses Allegations of Sexual Assault/Sexual Violence:
A survivor of sexual assault/sexual violence may choose to disclose their assault to a member
of the College community whom they trust, such as a classmate, instructor, professor, coach, or
residence employee. They may disclose for a number of valid reasons, including:
• concern for their own safety or the safety of other potential victims;
• a need for psychological, emotional or medical support;
• a desire for justice;
• a request for academic accommodation.
A supportive response involves:
• listening without judgement and accepting the disclosure as true;
• communicating that sexual assault/sexual violence is never the responsibility of the survivor;
• helping the individual identify and/or access available on- or off-campus services, including
emergency medical care and counselling;
• respecting the individual’s right to choose the services they feel are most appropriate and to
decide whether to report to the police or College authorities.
• recognizing that disclosing can be traumatic and an individual’s ability to recall the events may
be limited;

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• respecting the individual’s choices as to what and how much they disclose about their
experience; and
• making every effort to respect confidentiality and anonymity. If disclosure is made to an
employee by a student seeking support or academic accommodation for a significant life event,
the employee should refer the student to Counselling Services, Campus: 416-917-4747
student receives all appropriate supports and to receive guidance regarding the provision of
appropriate academic and/or other accommodations. Significant life event accommodations are
recommended by Counselling Services, and not to be confused with disability related
accommodations, which are recommended by the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) and
informed by the Ontario Human Rights Code.
If a member of the College Community becomes aware of an allegation of sexual assault/sexual
violence against another member of the College Community, the member of the College
Community is required to report the alleged incident immediately, respecting the individual’s
rights from above by contacting Security Services at 4169174747. The matter will be addressed
in accordance with the confidentiality provisions outlined above.
7. What to Do if You Become Aware of an Incident of Sexual Assault/Sexual Violence
Becoming aware of an incident of sexual assault/sexual violence includes situations where you
have witnessed an incident and circumstances where an incident has been disclosed to you.

If you are a student and witness sexual assault/sexual violence we encourage you to contact
Security Services at 416-917-4747 who can assist you by providing relevant support, resources
and options. If a member of faculty or staff of the College becomes aware of an allegation of
sexual assault or sexual violence against another member of the College community, the faculty
or staff is required to immediately report the alleged incident to Security Services immediately
by contacting at 416-917-4747.
8. Communicating with Individuals who have been Affected by Sexual Assault/Sexual Violence
Sensitive and timely communication with individuals who have been affected by sexual
assault/sexual violence and their family members (when an individual consents to this
communication) is a central part of the College’s first response to sexual assault/sexual
violence. To facilitate communication, the College will:

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• Ensure that employees in the designated departments, who are knowledgeable about sexual
violence, are responsible for advocacy on campus on behalf of employees, students or any
other member of the College community who have been affected by sexual violence;
• Ensure designated employees respond in a prompt, compassionate, and personalized fashion;
and
• Ensure that the person who has been affected by sexual assault/sexual violence and the
respondent are provided with reasonable updates in writing about the status of the College’s
investigation of the incident when such investigations are undertaken.
9. Roles and Responsibilities of the College Community
While everyone on campus has a role to play in responding to incidents of sexual assault/sexual
violence, some campus members will have specific responsibilities which might include:
• Provision of awareness and prevention strategies related to sexual assault/sexual violence
and promotion of a culture of safety, support and openness that diminishes sexual aggression
and survivor blaming;
• On-campus supports to provide psychological and emotional support, assistance with safety
planning and referrals to other services, including medical services;
• The responsibility of faculty, staff and administrators to facilitate academic accommodations
and other needs of those who have been affected by sexual violence, e.g., extensions on
assignments, continuing studies from home, and dropping courses;
• The responsibility of Residence staff to facilitate safe living arrangements to the best of our
abilities;
• The responsibility of Human Resources to assist with any incidents relating to employees; and
• The responsibility of Security to assist with investigations and gathering evidence, to
implement measures to reduce sexual assault/sexual violence on campus, and to collaborate
with local police where appropriate.
10. How Will the College Respond to a Report of Sexual Assault/sexual violence?

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Where a complaint of sexual assault/sexual violence has been reported to the College, the
College will exercise care to protect and respect the rights and confidentiality and privacy of
both the complainant and the respondent. The College understands that individuals who have
experienced or been affected by sexual assault/sexual violence may wish to control whether
and how their experience will be dealt with by the police and/or the College. In most
circumstances, the person will retain this control. However, in certain circumstances, the
College may be required to initiate an internal investigation and/or inform the police of the need
for a criminal investigation, even without the survivor’s consent, if the College believes that the
safety of other members of the College community is at risk. The Circle of Care Committee will
review each case and make recommendations to senior College Officials about appropriate next
steps in such cases. The confidentiality and anonymity of the person(s) affected will be made a
priority in these circumstances, but anonymity cannot be guaranteed if there is a significant risk
to the wider College community or the general public. A report of sexual assault/sexual violence
may also be referred to the police, or to other community resources at the complainant’s
request, where the persons involved are not members of the College community or otherwise,
where appropriate.
Appendix 2
Community Resources available include:
Sexual Assault Crisis Centre of Windsor
1770 Langlois Ave
Windsor, ON N8X 4M5
519-253-3100
24 Hour Crisis Line: 519-253-5667
www.saccwindsor.net
Chatham-Kent Sexual Assault Crisis Centre
405 Riverview Dr. # 101 R.R #5
Chatham, ON N7N 5J5
519-354-8908
24 Hour Crisis Line: 519-354-8688
www.cksacc.org
Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre (SA/DVTC)
Metropolitan Campus, 4th Floor
1995 Lens Ave

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Windsor, ON N8W 1L9
519-255-2234
www.wrh.on.ca
Sexual Assault/ Domestic Violence Treatment Centre
Chatham – Kent Health Alliance
80 Grand Ave. W
Chatham, ON N7L 1B7
519-352-6400 ext 6382
www.sacc.to
Windsor Police Services
150 Goyeau St. PO Box 60
Windsor, ON N9A 6J5
Emergencies: 911
Non-Emergency: 519-258-6111
www.police.windsor.on.ca
Chatham Police Services
24 Third St. PO Box 366
Chatham, ON N7M 5K5
Emergencies: 911
Non-Emergency: 519-354-1234
www.ckpolice.com
If you are in immediate danger, call 911
CANADIAN AND PROVINCIAL SUPPORTS AND RESOURCE
Assaulted Women’s Helpline, http://www.awhl.org, Toll Free: 1-866-863-0511,Mobile: #SAFE
(#7233)
Good2Talk, https://good2talk.ca, 1-866-925-5454
211 Ontario, https://211ontario.ca/, Dial – 211
Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, 1-866-887-0015

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Trans Life Line, www.translifeline.org, 1-877-330-6366
Shelter Safe, https://www.sheltersafe.ca
Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres, https://sexualassaultsupport.ca
The “Developing a Response to Sexual Violence: A Resource Guide for Ontario’s Colleges and
Universities” (January, 2013) can be accessed via the following link:
http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/owd/english/ending-violence/campus_guide.shtml