Sexual Violence Policy
Sexual Violence Policy
Sexual Violence Policy Development Consultation
Thank you for participating in Commercial Truck Training Centre's consultation on our draft Sexual Violence Policy. We aim to reach members of the school community including students and staff.
We thank you for setting aside the time to be part of a process to develop a fair and transparent policy that supports survivors of violence and prevents and responds to sexual violence in our school community. We recognize that discussions around the sexual violence policy can trigger trauma for survivors or be an uncomfortable topic. There is no requirement for participation. We have alternate ways for seeking input that might be more accommodating. Please let us know if you would like further accommodation.
You can provide your confidential questionnaire by April 10, 2021:
- In person: Commercial Truck Training Centre Inc., Unit 101, 1021 Court Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
- By phone: 204-902-0010
- By email: info@cttc.ca
- By postal mail: Commercial Truck Training Centre Inc., Unit 101, 1021 Court Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2P 1V7
All information gathered here is confidential, does not require any personal identification, and we will report only on the feedback itself.
We encourage all constructive feedback and appreciate your participation.
Sexual Violence Policy Consultation Questionnaire
- Do you currently feel safe at Commercial Truck Training Centre? (common areas-lunch room, bathrooms)?
- What changes would you suggest for making you feel safer?
- What terms or definitions provided under the “Definitions” section need to be clarified or what terms/definitions are missing?
- Is the complaints procedure clear? Is there anything you did not understand? What would help to make this complaints procedure clearer?
- Are there community resources/supports that are missing and should be included?
- What would be the best way to share our Sexual Violence Policy with our school community?
- Please provide any other feedback.
Sexual Violence Prevention Policy and Response Protocol
Last revised: March 2021
Manitoba requires all post-secondary institutions play an active role in and as defined under The Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention Act. This Act identifies institutions' roles and responsibilities under two pillars: i) raising awareness and ii) a responsibility to respond via policies and procedures should a student come forward.
This information is being provided to all members of Commercial Truck Training Centre's community (instructors, administrators, officers, directors, students – active and potential) as an element of our efforts to increase awareness and fulfill our obligations under the Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention Act.
All members of the Commercial Truck Training Centre's community have a right to study and work in an environment free of sexual violence and sexual harassment. This section outlines the school's awareness activities and response procedures for disclosures of incidents of sexual violence or harassment.
Policy Statement
Sexual violence is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The school is committed to providing a work and learning environment that is free from sexual violence and sexual harassment. Commercial Truck Training Centre acknowledges and will take action under the following principles. This applies to everyone who owns, works, or studies at the school:
- Survivors will be believed and respected as the final decision-makers as to what is in their own best interest.
- Individuals who have committed an act of sexual violence will be held accountable by the school and face disciplinary action up to and includinsgan expulsion.
- The school will make every effort to respect confidentiality and anonymity.
- There is a formal procedure for responding to incidents of sexual violence.
- The school will engage in public education and prevention activities.
Definitions
It is important that our school community is provided with accurate and relevant information and some terminology used within the context of sexual violence and harassment.
Consent
- Consent is central to sexual assault. It is defined as the voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity. Sexual activity without consent is sexual assault.
- Young people often misunderstand consent, especially when the perpetrator is a friend or partner.
- Consent to one act does not imply consent to others. No one consents to being sexually assaulted.
- Consent can be revoked at any time. Lack of agreement can be verbal or physical (e.g., resisting).
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- Is never assumed or implied
- Is not silence or the absence of “no”
- Cannot be given if the victim is impaired or unconscious
- Cannot be obtained through threats or coercion
- Can be revoked at any time
- Cannot be obtained through abuse of trust, power, or authority
In other words, consent must be clear, informed, and ongoing.
Cyber harassment / cyber stalking
Using digital technologies to harass or stalk, including threats, identity theft, and defamation.
Date rape
Also known as acquaintance rape; coercing someone into unwanted sexual activity through violence, pressure, or drugs.
Sexual harassment
- The Criminal Code defines this as any unwanted sexual conduct that causes offense or creates conditions of coercion at work.
- More info: Canada.ca Sexual Harassment
Stalking
- Also called criminal harassment: repeated unwanted attention that causes fear for personal safety.
- More info: Canada.ca Stalking Info
Victim Blaming
Holding victims partially or fully responsible for the crimes committed against them. It can come from institutions, professionals, or peers.
For more information: https://crcvc.ca/docs/victim_blaming.pdf
LGBT2SQ+
- Includes people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, Two-Spirit, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, pansexual and/or gender fluid.
Disclosure and Reporting
- A disclosure is when you share your story with anyone you feel comfortable with — friends, family, instructors, doctors, etc.
- A report refers to an official complaint to the school or law enforcement.
Sexual Violence Response Protocol
It is understood that the sensitive nature of sexual harassment may require different actions by the school in its supportive role. A member of the school community who feels they have been exposed to these actions needs to feel heard in a safe and supportive manner.Statement of Survivor's Rights
Survivors have the right to:- Be believed
- Be treated with sensitivity, dignity, and respect
- Be informed about services and resources on and off campus
- Decide whether or not to report to local police
- Have a safety plan and support in preventing further contact with the perpetrator
1. No report
The victim/survivor discloses for support only — no police involvement. The school listens and shares resources.
2. Report
A formal complaint can be made to the school. The individual may confront the harasser or file a written complaint. The school will assist with contacts and communications.
3. Police Report / Medical Attention
The survivor wishes to report to police or seek medical care. The school will help connect them to appropriate services.
4. Anonymous and Third-Party Reporting
- Winnipeg Police allow anonymous third-party reporting via trusted organizations. Police will contact the organization first, and the survivor can decide whether to speak to police.
- Reporting organizations include Klinic Community Health Centre, Ka Ni Kanichihk, and Sage House.
Confidentiality
At Commercial Truck Training Centre, we understand that keeping information confidential is important and may be a deciding factor in whether or not a person chooses to disclose. We respect our community member's experiences and desire for autonomy. Supports and resources are available regardless of whether or not someone chooses to formally report an incident. Commercial Truck Training Centre will make every effort to respect confidentiality and ask for consent before acting on information that is provided to us. However, there are times when complete confidentiality cannot be assured. These may include:- When we believe that a person is a danger to themselves or to others
- When a person involved is a minor (under 18 years old) or is a vulnerable person
- When there is reason to believe that the safety of the Commercial Truck Training Centre community is at risk
Disciplinary Measures
If it is determined that a school community member has been involved in sexual violence or harassment of another school community member, immediate disciplinary or corrective action will be taken. This includes termination of employment or expulsion of a student.Reprisal
It is a violation of this policy to retaliate or threaten to retaliate against a complainant who has brought forward a complaint of sexual violence or sexual harassment, provided information related to a complaint inquiry, or otherwise been involved with a complaint inquiry.Training/Awareness, Responding and Reporting
Training / Awareness
- Commercial Truck Training Centre Inc. will include a copy of the Sexual Violence Policy in every contract with students, staff, contractors, and employees.
- All staff/contractors/employees will receive orientation to the Policy with refreshers every two years. Subject matter experts may assist with training delivery.
- Students will learn about the Policy through the student handbook and during school orientation sessions.
- The Policy will be posted on the school's website and social media to raise public awareness.
- In person: Commercial Truck Training Centre Inc., Unit 101, 1021 Court Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
- By phone: 204-902-0010
- By email: info@cttc.ca
- By postal mail: Unit 101, 1021 Court Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R2P 1V7
Reporting
The school will create awareness and demonstrate compliance with this policy using the following actions:- Listing inquiry contacts and posting their details in public areas, the student handbook, and on the website: https://www.cttc.ca/
- Displaying orientation and refresher training dates and participation data for staff on notice boards and the school website: https://www.cttc.ca/
- Showing “Day One” orientation session dates for students and including participation numbers.
It is acknowledged that information for the development of this Sexual Violence Prevention Policy and Response Protocol was provided through various resources.
The Policy development sought student feedback and insight through a questionnaire. Future commitments will include a Policy review conducted every four (4) years or when legislation changes that considers lessons learned, best practices
and will consider a diverse representation of staff/students/administration and may include external subject matter experts in its change design/development.
Additional information on this subject aligned with local community service supports, cultural services, health services, crisis services and legal services and can be found at the following links:
- https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/docs/sexual_violence/guide.pdf
- https://www.gov.mb.ca/youarenotalone/index.html
- https://www.gov.mb.ca/justice/crown/victims/sexualassault.html
- http://klinic.mb.ca/sexual-assault-awareness/
- https://crcvc.ca/
- https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/labour-standards/reports/sexual-harassment.html
- http://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/sexual-violence-support-and-education/sexual-violence-tell-someone
Facilities
Lunchroom
- A lunchroom for staff and students is available for use. All members of the Commercial Truck Training Centre community are responsible to keep this common area clean.
Parking
- Space is available on nearby streets at no charge.
