VIU encourages anyone impacted by sexualized violence to seek assistance. If you have experienced Sexual Misconduct you may choose to make a Disclosure and/or make a Report. By making a Report to VIU, you are requesting that action on the part of VIU be taken That action may include an investigation, safety measures, and/or disciplinary action involving the other party.
A Report may be made to VIU’s Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Office and you can reach the Office directly at 250.740.6440 or by email: HumanRights@viu.ca.
Individual's impacted by sexualized violence may choose to make an anonymous online report to VIU. An anonymous report submitted to VIU is to provide information about incidents of sexualized violence and misconduct to the institution. Information is used to inform institutional strategies, safety planning and other sexualized violence and misconduct mitigation work. VIU's ability to investigate or take action regarding individual anonymous reports is limited.
Learn more about what to do if you have experienced sexual misconduct or if you have been named as a respondent in a report of sexual misconduct by reading VIU’s Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedure.
Nanaimo Campus
| Service | Location | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Office |
Building 300, Room 100, Nanaimo | 250.740.6440 |
| VIU Anonymous Online Reporting | ||
| Third Party Reporting Agency Confidential Community-Based Victim Services |
Haven Society | Crisis Line: 1.888.756.0616 (24/7) Victim Services: 250.756.2452 (Ext 234) |
Cowichan Campus
| Service | Location | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Office | Building 300, Room 100, Nanaimo | 250.740.6440 |
| VIU Online Anonymous Reporting | ||
| Third Party Reporting Agency Confidential Community-Based Victim Services |
Cowichan Women Against Violence Society | 250.748.7000 |
tiwšɛmawtxʷ Campus (Powell River)
| Service | Location | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Office |
Building 300, Room 100, Nanaimo | 250.740.6440 |
| VIU Online Anonymous Reporting | ||
| Third Party Reporting Agency Confidential Community-Based Victim Services |
Specialized Victim Support Services | 604.485.2620 |
If you do not wish to initiate a Report or you haven’t decided, you may contact any member of the VIU Community specifically trained to receive Disclosures who will be able to provide information about support services and Reporting options, and to assist with the Reporting process should you choose to make a Report. Faculty and staff can also access support through the Homewood Health Employee and Family Assistance Program at 1.800.663.1142.