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Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Support
Sexual Violence Support is still available online at the moment through phone, email, or video.
Please use the button above to make an appointment or contact the Sexual Violence Response Advisor at svra@bowvalleycollege.ca to set up a phone or video appointment between 8:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m, Monday to Friday.
If this is a crisis situation involving sexual violence and you require urgent help, please call 911.
If you are in need of immediate support after-hours, please consider contacting one of the following supports:
· The Distress Centre – 24/7 crisis support line | 403-266-HELP (4357)
· Alberta’s One Line for Sexual Violence – Call or Text: 1-866-403-8000 Chat: aasas.ca
Call or text for advice, support, and resources regarding experiences of sexual violence
Available 7 days a week from 9am to 9pm.
· Family Violence Helpline - 24 hour support
403-234-7233 (SAFE) Toll-Free: 1-866-606-7233 (SAFE)
Sexual violence can happen to anyone. At Bow Valley College, you are not alone and we believe you. Support is available that you can choose to access.
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Definition of Sexual Violence
Sexual violence is a broad term that describes actions and behaviours that are done to another person in a sexual way against their will (i.e. without their consent). Sexual violence can include, but is not limited to:
- sexual assault
- sexual harassment
- stalking
- indecent exposure
- voyeurism
- distributing sexual images or video of someone without consent
If you are concerned about an employee or if you are an employee who experienced sexual harassment or sexual assault, please contact Bow Valley College Human Resources 403-410-1600 or the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) through Homewood Health.
