sexual violence News Archive
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Research and International
Showered in sexism: Hockey culture needs a reckoning
July 5, 2022 —
Rather than finger-pointing, the hockey community needs to consider the ways entrenched hierarchies, rewarded performances of masculinity and enforcement of a “bro code” encourage sexism, misogyny, homophobia and hypermasculinity.
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Build skills for responding to disclosures of sexual violence
June 7, 2022 —
Responding to Disclosures workshop prepares faculty and staff to offer support if they receive a disclosure of sexual violence from a student or colleague.
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Students
UM presents Sexual Violence Awareness Week from Feb. 7-11, 2022
January 31, 2022 —
The University of Manitoba is holding Sexual Violence Awareness Week from February 7-11, 2022, offering a variety of events and training sessions for students, staff and faculty. The week is being held in conjunction with UMSU’s Healthy Sexuality Month.
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Students
Bringing in the Bystander – working together to end sexual violence at UM
April 22, 2021 —
In order to help contribute to a culture of safety on campus—UM’s Student Support is recruiting paid facilitators for a sexual violence prevention program called Bringing in the Bystander™.
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Responding to Disclosures workshops offered virtually
April 19, 2021 —
An important part of supporting someone who has experienced sexual violence is being prepared to respond to a disclosure
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Students
The many ways the Sexual Violence Resource Centre offers help
February 2, 2021 —
Provides education, resources, and other information regarding sexual violence for all students, faculty, and staff members
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A safe space for everyone in our community
October 19, 2020 —
UM's Sexual Violence Resource Centre is the university’s central hub for support and education for anyone affected by sexual violence, including faculty, staff and students.
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New Sexual Violence Awareness course available online
October 7, 2020 —
The University of Manitoba is committed to providing all students, faculty and staff with a safe environment in which to learn, teach, work and live. This means creating a campus that is free from all forms of sexual violence – including sexual harassment and assault.
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Sexual Violence Resource Centre remains open to UM community
August 13, 2020 —
As the university works towards a gradual return to campus, the Sexual Violence Resource Centre remains open and accessible to all in the UM community.
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Students
UM’s Sexual Violence Resource Centre is open and ready to help
April 30, 2020 —
UM’s Sexual Violence Resource Centre (SVRC) remains open throughout the University’s COVID-19 response, providing individualized support services to students, staff and faculty who have been impacted by sexual violence