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May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Various events are taking place in the month of May in the Ottawa community.  For a full list of events download the Sexual Assault Network Information Poster. On Tuesday, May 22 the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre will host an information session where you can learn how to be an agent of change in Ottawa by ... more

Posted on May 11, 2012 in News Feed for all posts filed under News

Sexual Assault Resources on Campus

Sexual violence is a social issue that all universities must address. Carleton University continues to work with members of the campus and Ottawa communities to provide those who have experienced sexual violence with the support and services they need. The University’s efforts include education and awareness programming, collaboration with support service providers in the community ... more

Posted on February 14, 2012 in News Feed for all posts filed under News

Quick Reference Guide to Academic Accommodations for Instructors

Academic accommodation refers to educational practices, systems, and support mechanisms designed to accommodate diversity and difference within the meaning of the Ontario Human Rights Code. The purpose of accommodation is to enable students to perform the essential requirements of their academic programs. At no time should academic accommodation undermine or compromise the learning objectives that ... more

Posted on February 2, 2012 in News Feed for all posts filed under News

Sexual Assault Support Services

One in four Canadian women is sexually assaulted. Most women live with fear of being sexually assaulted. People don’t like to talk about it, but as a community we should all be concerned. No one should have to live in fear. “YOU ARE NOT ALONE” download information card.

Posted on February 1, 2012 in News Feed for all posts filed under News

Carleton Legal Clinic

The Carleton Legal Clinic is a satellite clinic of the University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic. The Women’s Division of the clinic helps women who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual assault or other violence gain financial compensation through claims to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB).  For more information on this free and confidential service, please consult ... more

Posted on January 2, 2012 in News Feed for all posts filed under News
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