sexual violence resource centre News Archive
Students
Feel safe, seen and supported at the Sexual Violence Resource Centre
April 12, 2024 —
The Sexual Violence Resource Centre provides support, resources, information and referral services for any student, faculty or staff member who has been affected by sexual violence. The SVRC is a trauma-informed and survivor-centered space, where the needs and goals of the person seeking support are centralized, and where survivors are never pressured to disclose anything they don’t want to.
Come out and meet your UM Safety Team
March 24, 2024 —
You're invited to come meet your UM Campus Safety Team at an open house on Mar. 25 from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Students
The Sexual Violence Resource Centre is available to anyone seeking help
February 9, 2024 —
If you've been impacted by sexual violence, know that you are not alone. The doors to UM's Sexual Violence Resource Centre (SVRC) are open to all faculty, staff and students who need their help.
SVRC re-launches Responding to Sexual Violence Disclosures training for staff and faculty
April 18, 2023 —
The Sexual Violence Resource Centre is re-launching "Responding to Sexual Violence Disclosures" training for UM staff and faculty members. Register for an in-person session happening at the Bannatyne Campus or a virtual session open to staff from any campus.
Students
Get to Know UM’s Student Support services
January 30, 2023 —
Being in university is a time of new beginnings, challenging experiences and life-changing events. Explore the student support systems in place to help: Student Counselling Centre; Sexual Violence Resource Centre.
Students
This Fall Term break build healthy habits to help support mental health and well-being
November 4, 2022 —
As you head into a well-deserved Fall Term break, be reminded of the many resources, programs, services and supports that are available to support your mental health, well-being and your academic success.
Students
Sexual violence resources and support at UM
September 8, 2022 —
Maintaining a healthy work and learning environment includes cultivating a space focused on consent and without sexual violence. At the University of Manitoba, this also means that all members of our community should feel safe when receiving supports after any experience related to sexual violence.
Students
Apply to be a peer supporter with UM’s Safer Social Event Team
July 7, 2022 —
The Sexual Violence Resource Centre and the Health and Wellness Office are looking for motivated and engaged students to join our Safer Social Event Team (SSET)! As a member of the SSET team, you will attend different social events on campus to ensure attendees feel safe and supported.
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.
Students rank UM among top Canadian universities in Maclean’s survey
March 11, 2022 —
'We continue to make strides in our commitment to foster a safe, equitable and supportive learning environment for all students, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or physical ability'