Sexual Violence Prevention and Education works to build awareness about sexual violence and gender-based violence on campus and make accessible the supports and services for those who are affected. The Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator provides support to survivors, students, staff and faculty.
For more information on Sexual Violence Prevention and Education, explore the links below:
Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Events
- About
- Getting Support
- Giving Help & Support
- Workshops & Events
- Topics & Resources
- REES
- Training & Education
Our services are available to all members of the Lakers community, including undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students, staff, and faculty. Sexual Violence Prevention and Education works to build awareness about sexual violence and gender-based violence on campus and make accessible the supports and services for those affected.
If you are in immediate danger or a life-threatening situation, CALL 911
If you have experienced sexual violence or are supporting someone who has experienced sexual violence, the Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator is available to listen, support, and help you navigate the next steps in non-emergency situations.
If you are in immediate danger, contact 911.
Disclaimer
Please note that all external links and resources posted on the Consent Belongs Here website are not meant to replace face-to-face consultation with or diagnoses by qualified professionals, nor are they meant to be "online counselling." The listing of external sites does not imply that Nipissing University or its staff endorse all of the information located there. We cannot guarantee that all information on each site is accurate or complete. The resources and guidelines offered on this site are suggestions only, and do not substitute for consultation with a qualified Mental Health or Medical Professional.
By using these external links, you must agree to not hold the websites themselves, their staff or partners, or Nipissing University staff liable, or make any claims of damages of any kind, including claims of damages based on action taken by you related to the information contained on the respective websites.
Your use of these websites constitutes your agreement to the above terms.
Sexual violence is a traumatic experience. While every individual will react differently, the experience can have significant lasting effects and interrupt many aspects of a survivor's life. A supportive and non-judgemental initial response to disclosure can significantly impact the survivor's ability to seek further support.
If there is an imminent risk of harm:
In an emergency on campus (i.e., imminent threat of sexual violence and of harm to a person or sexual violence actually occurring) a call can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year in the following ways:
- Call 911
- Call Campus Security 705-498-7244
- Emergency phones, located inside the Education Centre near the elevators of the H and A wings. These phones are connected directly to Campus Security. All payphones have free access to 911.
- Emergency phones, located outside the Education Centre and Residence buildings. The blue light can identify these phones and link a caller to an emergency answering service attendant. Simultaneously a call from these phones notifies Campus Security of the call and caller's location.
- In-person: Campus Security office, Education Centre B203
- When a person discloses an incident of sexual violence to Campus Security, Campus Security will inform Student Development and Services that an incident has occurred.
Sexual Violence Prevention & Education Coordinator
The Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator is available to all members of the University community who may seek support or information related to sexual or gender-based violence. Additionally, the Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator is available to debrief with and provide support to those who have received a disclosure.
Office: Student Development & Services - B210
Email: svsupport@nipissingu.ca
Phone: 705-474-3450 ext. 4075
Consent Belongs Here is Nipissing University’s campaign to end sexual violence through education, prevention and outreach. The hashtag #nuconsentculture is included as a symbol to start a campus-wide conversation around preventing sexual violence. Consent Belongs: Here, events and initiatives on campus will be organized focused on sexual violence prevention and education throughout the year.
Indicate your interest in participating in upcoming training. All sessions require a minimum of 5 participants.
2024-2025 Training Interest Form
Are you looking for something a little different or personalized training? Email consentbelongshere@nipissingu.ca to let us know what you’d like.
Below are links to websites and resources. Please note, we do not own/maintain the information on these external links. These resources are available in print format from the Sexual Violence Prevention & Education Coordinator in office B210.
Looking for more information? Contact the Sexual Violence Prevention & Education Coordinator:
Office: Student Development & Services - B210
Phone: 705-474-3450 ext. 4075
Email: svsupport@nipissingu.ca
Healthy Relationships
Sex Positive Resources
Human Rights & Consent Law
Sexual Violence
Consent
Sex, Gender and Sexual Orientation
Safer Partying
Harm Reduction/Safer Partying Tips
Below is information on have a safer and fun night when consuming alcohol
- Stick with a group and watch out for each other. Plan to arrive together and leave together. If you decide to leave early, let your friends know that you’re leaving and when you arrive home safely.
- Keep your phone charged. Stay in contact with your group, use it to ger home, and in case of an emergency.
- Plan a safe way home. Have a sober friend available to drive, or plan your trip home with a taxi, Uride, or bus.
- Know what you’re drinking. Don’t recognize an ingredient? Use your phone to look it up. Consider avoiding large-batch drinks like punches that may have a deceptively high alcohol content and may have other ingredients added. If you choose to drink from a communal mix, let a friend know, take a slowly and listen to your body.
- Trust your instincts. If you feel unsafe, uncomfortable, or worried for any reason, don’t ignore these feelings. Go with your gut. Get somewhere safe and find someone you trust, or call Campus Security or the Police.
- Don’t leave a drink unattended. That includes when you use the bathroom, go dancing, or leave to make a phone call. Either take the drink with you, have a trusted friend hold it or throw it out. Avoid using the same cup to refill your drink.
- Be aware. Pay attention to your drink and what is going on around you.
- Consume with consent. Make sure everyone consents to each round and let everyone order and pick up their own drink.
- Check-in with yourself. You might have heard the expression, “know your limits.” Whether you drink regularly or not, check in with yourself periodically to register how you feel. If you think you have had too much, ask a staff member to help you get water or get home safely.
- Be aware of sudden changes in the way your body feels. You might have heard the expression, “know your limits.” Whether you drink regularly or not, check in with yourself periodically to register how you feel. If you think you have had too much, ask a staff member to help you get water or get home safely.
- Get help. If something doesn’t look right, step in. Don’t be afraid to let a friend know if you are uncomfortable or worried about their safety.
- Have a snack. Balance out alcohol consumption with drinking water and eating between drinks.
- If you are planning on consuming a lot, ensure you are with a friend in a safe place, and stick to one substance at a time.
Safer Drinking
Canada's Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines can help you make informed decisions about drinking.
- Drink slowly. Aim for a maximum of 2 standard drinks in any 3 hours.
- For every drink of alcohol, have one non-alcoholic drink.
- Consider your age, body weight and health when setting your limits.
A standard drink is a measure of how much pure alcohol you are drinking. It varies based on the concentration of alcohol in a beverage.
In Canada, a standard drink is 17.05 millilitres or 13.45 grams of pure alcohol. This is the equivalent of:
- a bottle of beer (12 oz., 341 ml, 5% alcohol)
- a bottle of cider (12 oz., 341 ml, 5% alcohol)
- a glass of wine (5 oz., 142 ml, 12% alcohol)
- a shot glass of spirits (1.5 oz., 43 ml, 40% alcohol)
Image source: https://alcohol.iupui.edu/calculators/alcohol-serving-size.html
Drink Spiking
Any substance that alters ones level of consciousness and / or physical ability to resist or fight back can be used to commit Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault. Causing someone to ingest something without their awareness is called ‘drink-spiking’, ‘spiking,’ or non-consensual dosing. Alcohol is the most common substance used to facilitate DFSA.
DFSA occurs when alcohol or other substances are used to intentionally sedate or incapacitate a person in order to perpetrate sexual assault. DFSA also makes a person more vulnerable to human trafficking, robbery, abduction and injury.
Most often, the assumption of how DFSA occurs is when a perpetrator puts a drug into an unsuspecting victim’s drink. This is considered a ‘proactive’ DFSA.
A ‘proactive’ DFSA also includes supplying someone with large quantities of alcohol with the intent to incapacitate them.
An ‘opportunistic’ DFSA occurs when someone specifically targets an already intoxicated person.
Redflags
Redflags to watch out for when it comes to drink-spiking when someone is:
- Making 'jokes' or comments about getting people drunk in order to have sex with them.
- Pressuring others to drink faster, larger quantities, or stronger drinks.
- Targeting the most visibly intoxicated person in the space.
- Making or ordering drinks stronger than asked for.
- Trying to get an incapacitated person alone / away from friends, or outside of the space.
- Purchasing drinks for others with a sense of entitlement to attention or physicality in return.
- Pressuring people to do drugs.
- Flirting with people who are in need of care or support due to over intoxication.
(source: goodnightoutvancouver.com)
Signs and symptoms
Signs and symptoms that can accompany non-consensual dosing:
- Slurred Speech
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Passing out
- Vomiting
- Alert & aware but unable to move
- Someone saying something like "I shouldn't be this drunk" or "I've only had one drink."
- Missing parts or all of the evening
- Hangover doesn’t match amount drank
- Indicators of sexual assault
- conciseness (blacking out)
- Loss of memory
(source: goodnightoutvancouver.com)
If you have been a victim of drink spiking or non-consensual dosing, it is not your fault. Please see our Getting Help tab.
In partnership with the Nipissing University Student Union (NUSU), Nipissing University has joined with REES (Respect, Educate, Empower Survivors) to provide online reporting for sexual violence on campus. REES allows campus community members to Create a Record of the incident and choose from multiple reporting options: Anonymous Report, Connect to My Campus, or Repeat Perpetrator Identification (RPI). REES provides information about campus and community-based resources such as sexual assault centres, healthcare, and support services.
REES is available https://www.reescommunity.com/campus/
About your Reporting Options with REES:
Our services are available to all members of the Lakers community, including undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students, staff, and faculty.
In-person:
Office: Student Development & Services, B210
General Inquiries:
Phone: 705-474-3450 ext 4075
Email: svsupport@nipissingu.ca
Training and Workshop Inquires:
Phone: 705-474-3450 ext 4075
Email: consentbelongshere@nipissingu.ca