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Sexual Assault Policy News Archive

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University of Manitoba seeks community feedback on Sexual Violence Policy review

November 5, 2024 — 
As part of our commitment to a safe and supportive environment, the University of Manitoba is reviewing its Sexual Violence Policy to ensure it continues to meet the needs of our community.  

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President David Barnard and members of his executive team presented a Report on Responding to Sexual Violence at a campus community session

At BOG meeting President reflects on sexual violence community session

September 24, 2019 — 
Thanks members for investment of time and resources

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Online course addresses ‘collective responsibility’ around sexual violence

March 13, 2019 — 
Message from President Barnard to U of M Community

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Help shape our respect and sexual violence policies on campus

November 5, 2018 — 
Share your voice at policy consultation sessions November 6 & 7

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Responding to Disclosures workshops

October 4, 2018 — 
The University of Manitoba wants to be a safe place for people to disclose a sexual assault and receive the best support and referral possible.

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Educating our community on sexual violence

September 5, 2018 — 
How the University is leading its community of students, faculty and staff in building a culture of consent

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Message from President Barnard

September 15, 2017 — 
'Our ongoing goal is to build a culture of consent, respect, trust, inclusivity and safety'

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Dr. Gervan Fearon, President and Vice-Chancellor, Brandon University The Honourable Ian Wishart, Minister of Education and Training The Honourable Rochelle Squires, Minister of Sport, Culture and Heritage Ms. Dara Hallock, Vice-President, Advocacy, University of Manitoba Students’ Union Susan Gottheil, Vice-Provost (Students), University of Manitoba

Province announces new law to address sexual violence on campuses

April 28, 2017 — 
'As a result of this new law, clear expectations are set for post-secondary institutions on creating a culture of safety and consent, training staff on how to compassionately and appropriately support victims of sexual violence, and setting policies to guide their overall planning and response.'

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“We took the time to get it right”

September 2, 2016 — 
The new sexual assault policy is designed to provide support to individuals who experience sexual assault and to provide guidelines and training to community members on how to respond.

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Sexual assault policy changes

August 29, 2016 — 
The Board of Governors approved a new standalone sexual assault policy for the University of Manitoba community this summer

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