What you can do for #metoo

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The #metoo social media movement has made the prevalence of sexual violence unignorable.

Women are particularly vulnerable on campuses, with 1 in 5 Canadian women experiencing sexual assault while at university -- although evidence suggests that these numbers are actually much higher due to the systemic barriers to reporting assault that many people face. [1]

Provinces have the power to legislate sexual violence prevention policies at post-secondary institutions. Many provinces have no laws requiring universities to have sexual violence policies, and while some provinces have begun the process, current legislation does not go far enough in holding post-secondary institutions accountable.

If enough of us demand sexual violence legislation for post-secondary institutions, we can channel the #metoo movement towards tangible change on campuses, as part of the larger fight to change rape culture.

Find the petition in your province below, and demand that they require campuses to take action.

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Que pouvez-vous faire pour #moisaussi?

[Trouvez la pétition pour votre province ci-dessous.]

Le mouvement #moiaussi sur les médias sociaux a attiré beaucoup d’attention sur la prévalence des violences sexuelles.

Sur les campus, les femmes sont particulièrement vulnérables. Une Canadienne sur cinq est victime de violence sexuelle durant ses études, mais la recherche suggère que ce taux est plus élevé en raison d’obstacles qui empêchent de signaler les agressions à la police.

Les provinces ont le pouvoir de légiférer en matière de lutte contre la violence sexuelle dans les établissements postsecondaires.

Si la demande est là pour l’adoption pour une législation contre la violence sexuelle dans les établissements postsecondaires, le mouvement #moiaussi pourrait contribuer à indure un changement de priorités sur les campus, dont la lutte contre la culture du viol.

Trouvez votre pétition provinciale ci-dessous, et exigez que des mesures soient prises!

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  • What you can do for #metoo in Nova Scotia
    [Not your Province? Find the petition for your Province here: https://you.leadnow.ca/efforts/what-you-can-do-for-metoo] 1 in 5 Canadian women will experience sexual assault while at university. Evidence suggests that these numbers are actually much higher due to the systemic barriers to reporting assaults that many women face. [1] Universities have the means to prevent women from experiencing sexual assault and harassment on campus, but they need sufficient policies put in place to do that. Currently, almost no Canadian universities have adequate policies, and many have none at all. [2] The provincial government needs to mandate that all post-secondary institutions implement sexual violence prevention policies, provide the funding necessary for them to do so, and create oversight mechanisms to hold those institutions to account. Legislation should recommend that educational institutions’ sexual violence prevention policies have: A Specific Immunity Clause for Drug and Alcohol Use Protection from Face to Face Encounters During the Complaint Process Survivor-Centric Interim Measures Anonymous and Third Party Complaint Options Recognition of the Intersectional Impacts of Sexual Violence Required Sexual Violence Support and Sensitivity Training for all those involved in the Complaint Process Independent Third Party Member of the Appeal Committee Existence of Clear Timelines Acknowledgment of Campus Rape Culture Policies should not have: Time limits for Filing a Formal Complaint Threatening Sanctions for Vexatious, Malicious or False Complaints Gag Order (During or Beyond the Complaint Process) A Loophole whereby a complaint can be suspended if the respondent ends their relationship with the school (i.e. transfers or drops out) [3] Sources: [1][3] http://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/4106721/Our-Turn-Action-Plan-Final-English-2.pdf [2] http://www.universityaffairs.ca/news/news-article/universities-across-canada-implement-sexual-violence-policies/
    166 of 200 Signatures
  • What you can do for #metoo in Manitoba
    1 in 5 Canadian women will experience sexual assault while at university. Evidence suggests that these numbers are actually much higher due to the systemic barriers to reporting assaults that many women face. [1] Universities have the means to prevent women from experiencing sexual assault and harassment on campus, but they need sufficient policies put in place to do that. Currently, almost no Canadian universities have adequate policies, and many have none at all. [2] The provincial government needs to provide the funding necessary for them to do so, and create oversight mechanisms to hold those institutions to account. Quebec just announced it will spend $23 million over 5 years to support post-secondary institutions develop and implement sexual violence prevention policies -- and we need Manitoba to do the same. [3] Without funding, programs will not be able to be thoroughly implemented. Sources: [1]http://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/4106721/Our-Turn-Action-Plan-Final-English-2.pdf [2] http://www.universityaffairs.ca/news/news-article/universities-across-canada-implement-sexual-violence-policies/ [3] http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/quebec-to-invest-23-million-to-fight-sexual-violence-on-campuses
    4 of 100 Signatures
  • What you can do for #metoo in Ontario
    [Not your Province? Find the petition for your Province here: https://you.leadnow.ca/efforts/what-you-can-do-for-metoo] 1 in 5 Canadian women will experience sexual assault while at university. Evidence suggests that these numbers are actually much higher due to the systemic barriers to reporting assaults that many women face. [1] Universities have the means to prevent women from experiencing sexual assault and harassment on campus, but they need sufficient policies put in place to do that. Currently, almost no Canadian universities have adequate policies, and many have none at all. [2] The provincial government needs to mandate that all post-secondary institutions implement sexual violence prevention policies, provide the funding necessary for them to do so, and create oversight mechanisms to hold those institutions to account. Legislation should recommend that educational institutions’ sexual violence prevention policies have: A Specific Immunity Clause for Drug and Alcohol Use Protection from Face to Face Encounters During the Complaint Process Survivor-Centric Interim Measures Anonymous and Third Party Complaint Options Recognition of the Intersectional Impacts of Sexual Violence Required Sexual Violence Support and Sensitivity Training for all those involved in the Complaint Process Independent Third Party Member of the Appeal Committee Existence of Clear Timelines Acknowledgment of Campus Rape Culture Policies should not have: Time limits for Filing a Formal Complaint Threatening Sanctions for Vexatious, Malicious or False Complaints Gag Order (During or Beyond the Complaint Process) A Loophole whereby a complaint can be suspended if the respondent ends their relationship with the school (i.e. transfers or drops out) [3] Sources: [1][3] http://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/4106721/Our-Turn-Action-Plan-Final-English-2.pdf [2] http://www.universityaffairs.ca/news/news-article/universities-across-canada-implement-sexual-violence-policies/
    2,023 of 3,000 Signatures