SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

Sexual Violence Policy

• Academy of Learning Career College is committed to providing its students with an educational environment free from sexual violence and treating its students who report incidents of sexual violence with dignity and respect.
• Academy of Learning Career College has adopted this Sexual Violence Policy, which defines sexual violence and outlines its training, reporting, investigative and disciplinary responses to complaints of sexual violence made by its students that have occurred on its campus, or at one of its events and involve its students.
• The person accused of engaging in sexual violence will be referred to as the “Respondent” and the person making the allegation as the “Complainant”.

Definition of Sexual Violence

Sexual violence means any sexual act or act targeting a person’s sexuality, gender identity or gender expression, whether the act is physical or psychological in nature, that is committed, threatened or attempted against a person without  the person’s consent, and includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, indecent exposure, voyeurism and sexual exploitation.

Training, Reporting and Responding to Sexual Violence

• Academy of Learning Career College shall include a copy of the Sexual Violence Policy in every contract made between it and its students, and provide a copy of the Sexual Violence Policy to career college management (corporate directors, controlling shareholders, owners, partners, other persons who manage or direct the career college’s affairs, and their agents), instructors, staff, other employees and contractors and train them about the policy and its processes of reporting, investigating and responding to complaints of sexual violence involving its students. *Any company participating in offering student internships on their premises must provide an undertaking in writing that it is in compliance with all applicable legislation, including the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and will provide students access to those policies should they encounter issues relating to sexual violence in the workplace.
• The Sexual Violence Policy shall be published on its website (or where the Career College does not have a website in a conspicuous location on each of its campuses).
• Career college management, instructors, staff, other employees and contractors of Academy of Learning Career College will report incidents of or complaints of sexual violence to the Director upon becoming aware of them.
• Students who have been affected by sexual violence or who need information about support services should contact the Director.
• Subject to Section 4 below, to the extent it is possible, Academy of Learning Career College will attempt to keep all personal information of persons involved in the investigation confidential except in those circumstances where it believes an individual is at imminent risk of self-harm, or of harming another, or there are reasonable grounds to believe that others on its campus or the broader community are at risk. This will be done by:
  1. ensuring that all complaints/reports and information gathered as a result of the complaint/reports will be only available to those who need to know for purposes of investigation, implementing safety measures and other circumstances that arise from any given case; and
  2. ensuring that the documentation is kept in a separate file from that of the Complainant/student or the
• Academy of Learning Career College recognizes the right of the Complainant not to report an incident of or make a complaint about sexual violence or not request an investigation and not to participate in any investigation that may occur.
• Notwithstanding (f), in certain circumstances, Academy of Learning Career College may be required by law or its internal policies to initiate an internal investigation and/or inform police without the complainant’s consent if it believes the safety of members of its campus or the broader community is at risk.
• In all cases, including (f) above, Academy of Learning Career College will appropriately accommodate the needs of its students who are affected by sexual violence. Students seeking accommodation should contact the Director.

In this regard, Academy of Learning Career College will assist students who have experienced sexual violence in obtaining counselling and medical care, and provide them with information about sexual violence supports and services available in the community listed in the Appendix A. Students are not required to file a formal complaint in order to access supports and services.

Investigating Reports of Sexual Violence

• Under this Sexual Violence Policy, any student of Academy of Learning Career College may file a report of an incident or a complaint to the Director in writing. The other officials, offices or departments that will be involved in the investigation are the Operations Department of the Franchisor Support Centre of the Academy of Learning Career College.
• Upon receipt of a report of an incident or a complaint of alleged sexual violence being made, the Director will respond promptly and:
  1. determine whether an investigation should proceed and if the Complainant wishes to participate in an investigation;
  2. determine who should conduct the investigation having regard to the seriousness of the allegation and the parties involved;
  3. determine whether the incident should be referred immediately to the police;
     In such cases or where civil proceedings are commenced in respect of allegations of sexual violence, Academy of Learning Career College may conduct its own independent investigation and make its own determination in accordance with its own policies and procedures; and
• determine what interim measures ought to be put in place pending the investigation process such as removal of the Respondent or seeking alternate methods of providing necessary course
• Once an investigation is initiated, the following will occur:
  1. the Complainant and the Respondent will be advised that they may ask another person to be present throughout the investigation;
  2. interviewing the Complainant to ensure a complete understanding of the allegation and gathering additional information that may not have been included in the written complaint such as the date and time of the incident, the persons involved, the names of any person who witnessed the incident and a complete description of what occurred;
  3. informing and interviewing the Respondent of the complaint, providing details of the allegations and giving the Respondent an opportunity to respond to those allegations and to provide any witnesses the Respondent feels are essential to the investigation;
  4. interviewing any person involved or who has, or may have, knowledge of the incident and any identified witnesses;
  5. providing reasonable updates to the Complainant and the Respondent about the status of the investigation; and
  6. following the investigation, the Director will:
     1. review all     of    the    evidence    collected    during     the investigation;
     2. determine whether sexual violence occurred; and if so
     3. determine what disciplinary action, if any, should be taken as set out in Section 5

Disciplinary Measures

• If it is determined by Academy of Learning Career College that the Respondent did engage in sexual violence, immediate disciplinary or corrective action will be taken. This may include:
• disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment of instructors or staff; or
• expulsion of a student; and /or
• the placement of certain restrictions on the Respondent’s ability to access certain premises or facilities; and/or
• any other actions that may be appropriate in the

Appeal

• Should the Complainant or the Respondent not agree with the decision resulting from the investigation, he or she may appeal the decision to the Operations Department of the Franchisor Support Centre of Academy of Learning Career College at the following address:

100 York Boulevard, Suite 400
Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1J8

Phone: 1-855-996-9977

within 10 business days by submitting a letter addressed to the Operations Manager of the Franchisor Support Centre of the Academy of Learning Career College advising of the person’s intent to appeal the decision;

OR

Immediately contact one of the following organizations in the Appendix A.

• Should the Complainant or the Respondent not agree with the decision resulting from the investigation of the Operations Department of the Franchisor Support Centre of the Academy of Learning Career College, he or she may appeal the decision to the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development at the following address within 10 business days by submitting a letter to the:

Student complaint procedure

Every private career college must have a student complaint procedure to resolve complaints raised by a student. Under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 and its regulations, the Superintendent of Private Career Colleges can consider a student’s complaint only after:

• the student has followed the college’s student complaint procedure
• has complained directly to the college
• is not satisfied with the outcome

If you request the Superintendent of Private Career Colleges to review your concern or complaint submit it using the ministry’s Program Approval and Registration Information System (PARIS.) At your first visit, you will be asked to create a student account.

Your complaint or concern can be tracked easily and addressed directly through your account. You may also request a review of you complaint by email:

pcc@ontario.ca

Once you submit your complaint and any supporting documents, the superintendent or a delegate will review the documents and advise you on next steps.

You can log-in to your PARIS account at any time.

Making False Statements

• It is a violation of this Sexual Violence Policy for anyone to knowingly make a false complaint of sexual violence or to provide false information about a complaint.
• Individuals who violate this Sexual Violence Policy are subject to disciplinary and / or corrective action up to and including termination of employment of instructors or staff or expulsion of a student.

 Reprisal

• It is a violation of this Sexual Violence Policy to retaliate or threaten to retaliate against a complainant who has brought forward a complaint of sexual violence, provided information related to a complaint, or otherwise been involved in the complaint investigation
• Individuals who violate the Sexual Violence Policy are subject to disciplinary and

/or corrective action, up to and including termination of employment of instructors or staff or expulsion of a student.

Review

• Academy of Learning Career College shall ensure that student input is considered in the development of its Sexual Violence Policy and every time it is reviewed or
• Academy of Learning Career College shall review its Sexual Violence Policy 3 years after it is first implemented and amend it where appropriate. This date is (insert date).

 Collection of Student Data

• Academy of Learning Career College shall collect and be prepared to provide upon request by the Superintendent of Private Career Colleges such data and information as required according to Subsections 32. 3 (8), (9) and (10) of Schedule 5 of the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 as

Appendix A
Peel Region

Hope 24/7 (formerly the Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Centre of Peel)

Crisis:1-800-810-0180

Office: (905) 792-0821

http://hope247.ca/

Assaulted Women’s Helpline at 1-866-863-0511. This is a 24-hour crisis line. www.awhl.org

Interim Place (women who has experienced domestic violence)

Phone: 905-676-8517, 905-403-0864

Peel Regional Police
Peel Regional Police is the 2nd largest municipal force in Canada with 1,966 officers and close to 807 civilian members and 32 million travelers annually. Within the Peel Regional Police the Special Victims Unit responds to calls for service related to child abuse and sexual assault.

Special Victims’ Unit contact: 905-453-3311 ext. 3460.
Domestic/Family Violence Bureau contact: 905-453-3311 ext. 3614

http://www.peelpolice.on.ca/en/aboutus/specialvictimsunit.asp

Victim Services of Peel
Victim Services of Peel provides 24-hour crisis support to individuals living in Brampton and Mississauga who are victims of crimes. Victims are supported from an equality based perspective and a victim-centred approach. There is immediate crisis intervention counselling and advocacy.
http://www.vspeel.org

Sexual Assault Rape Crisis Centre of Peel
The Sexual Assault/ Rape Crisis Centre of Peel were established through the efforts of Peel Committee on sexual Assault. The centre offers a 24/7 Crisis and Support Line which is confidential. Services include free, individual and group counseling and public education, which focus on enhancing community awareness of issues related to sexual violence and other forms of oppression.
www.sarccp.org/

Victim Witness Assistance Program (VWAP)
The Victim Witness Assistance Program provides information, assistance and support to victims and witnesses of crime to increase their understanding of, and participation in, the criminal court process. VWAP provides crisis intervention, emotional support, case specific information (court dates, bail conditions), court preparation and orientation information, needs assessment and referrals to community agencies. This agency is funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General.

Trillium Health Partners – Mississauga Hospital /Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services
The Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence provides services to anyone 12 years and older who have been sexually assaulted within the last 168 hours (7days). Admission through the Mississauga Hospital Emergency department, for individuals 12 years of age and older who require care, assessment/ documentation as a result of sexual assault/abuse. A referral to the sexual assault/Domestic services counselling is offered.
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services page

Brampton Caledon Community Living
Brampton Caledon Community Living provides services through vocational, residential and family supports, community living supports, service coordination as well as Day Services. Currently Brampton Caledon Community Living supports more than 1400 families and individuals.
www.bramptoncaledoncl.ca

Family Transition Place
Family Transition Place is working to raise respect in relationships and eliminate violence in the community. This is done by providing shelter and counselling to abused women and their children as well as through skill-building education for youth, women and men to help them build healthy relationships.
www.familytransitionplace.ca

Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse
The Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse (PCAWA), is a group of individuals representing various agencies in the Region of Peel. Their mandate is to promote a comprehensive and effective response to woman abuse in the Region of Peel.
www.pcawa.org

Family Services of Peel
Family Services of Peel in operation for 40 years is a multi- service agency providing support for victims of abuse, abuse prevention programs, professional individual, group, couples and family counseling, educational programs, employment support services and support for adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
www.fspeel.org

Catholic Family Services of Peel/Dufferin
Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin (CFSPD) is in operation for 30 years is a multi- service counseling agency with a mandate to strengthen families and help stop family violence. Programs include general individual, couple and family counselling, as well as services to families and women experiencing abuse and abuse prevention programs.
www.cfspd.com

Dufferin- Peel Catholic District School Board
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in Ontario, with 1,213,841 residents, over 2,670 square kilometers. As of September 2011, the board operates 146 Catholic schools (120 elementary and 26 secondary) throughout Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville, with a student enrolment of approximately 85,334 (50,765 elementary and 34,569 secondary students). In addition, over 46,000 students enroll in the board’s Adult and Continuing Education Programs each year.
www.peelschools.org

Region of Peel Health
Region of Peel Health Services provides a wide range of services to residents and businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. Services are focused in the following three areas:

• Public health protection, promotion and disease prevention;
• Long term residential care at five centres, including adult day services and respite care; as well as
• Paramedic services providing pre-hospital emergency care

www.peelregion.ca