Workplace Sexual Violence Education and Resources
Workplace Sexual Violence Education
Human Resources, Health, Safety and Environment is working to offer education and awareness on workplace sexual violence in a variety of modalities. When sessions are offered, they are available for registration at the Learn Centre.
A number of free webinars can also be found online at Courage to Act
- Workplace Violence and Harassment Webinar- Government of Alberta
- Sexual Assault and Harassment Fact Sheet - Canadian Women’s Federation
- Sexual Violence Information Video series - UAlberta Sexual Assault Centre
Resources
UAlberta Sexual Assault Centre - The University’s Sexual Assault Centre is accessible to all members of the University community and is a wealth of information and expertise. The centre provides drop-in crisis intervention support to survivors of sexual violence and their supporters, as well as comprehensive educational workshops for the campus community. The centre actively work towards creating a campus community free of sexual violence and operate from a feminist, anti-oppressive, intersectional, trauma-informed, and person-centered framework.
Helping Individuals at Risk - Helping Individuals at Risk (HIAR) is a confidential, centralized resource for members of the campus community to report worrisome behaviours or concerns about individuals at risk of harming themselves or others.
Safe Disclosure and Human Rights - The Office of Safe Disclosure and Human Rights provides confidential disclosure services as well as advising and consulting on any issue relating to Human Rights, Discrimination, Harassment and Accommodation issues.
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) - The university’s EFAP program is available to all faculty and staff and can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 780.428.7587. The university has worked closely with the EFAP program to ensure they maintain clinical experience and expertise with sexual violence so they are positioned to provide support to those impacted by sexual violence.
University of Alberta Protective Services - University of Alberta Protective Services (UAPS) provides a positive university environment for students, staff, faculty and visitors through the prevention, intervention, and response to risks and emerging issues related to safety and security.
Additional U of A resources
The Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton
Support and Information Line
Available from 9 am to 9 pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Call 780.423.4121
Alberta's One Line
Alberta's One Line for sexual violence is a toll-free phone, text, and chat service, private and available throughout Alberta from 9 am to 9 pm daily. Call or text 1-866-403-8000.
The Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre
The Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre provides phone and text support outside of these hours at 1-866-956-1099.