Sexualized Violence Prevention and Response

Sexualized Violence Awareness, Prevention and Response Policy

In December 2018, King’s Board of Governors approved the university’s stand-alone policy on sexualized violence. The implementation of King’s Sexualized Violence Awareness, Prevention and Response Policy is currently underway. The policy is posted below:

Read the policy in full Learn more about the SHSO and Sexualized Violence Policy View a flowchart of the reporting process

A Sexual Health and Safety Officer (SHSO) has been hired and will assist in the implementation of this policy. Their primary responsibility is to assist individuals affected by sexualized violence. The SHSO provides coordination, support and services for those who have experienced sexualized violence, receives disclosures and reports, facilitates safety planning and assists survivor/victims through the disclosure or report process.

Statement of Principles: Cultivating Healthy Boundaries & Guidelines for Healthy Relationships with Students

In June of 2023, the Board of Governors endorsed a Statement of Principles: Cultivating Healthy Boundaries & Guidelines for Healthy Relationships with Students. The document is below.

Healthy Boundaries with Students

Jordan Roberts (she/her)

Sexual Health and Safety Officer,

jordan.roberts@ukings.ca | 902 229-6123

Office: Room 062C in the Deane Little Community Support Centre in the Link. Confidential voicemail and text option. Calls and messages responded to Monday - Friday 9-5.

King’s has a critical responsibility to prevent sexualized violence and to support anyone affected when it occurs. This includes increasing awareness that sexualized violence happens at King’s.

Anyone interested in learning more about sexualized violence and how to support survivors can access this free online training course developed as part of the Nova Scotia Sexual Violence Strategy.

Warning Signs of Date Rape Drugs and Drink Tampering

The most common date rape drug is alcohol, and the majority of sexual assaults happen between individuals who know one another.

The effects of substances used as date rape drugs (e.g. GHB, rohypnol and ketamine) can include dizziness, memory loss, confusion, and loss of consciousness. The same precautions you would take at other bars, such as not leaving your drink unattended, should be exercised anywhere you consume alcohol, including the Wardroom and at parties on- or off-campus. There is the risk of drink tampering anywhere alcohol is served. Drink tampering can happen and has happened on campus.

If you suspect you or a friend may have been drugged:

talk to one of the Wardroom staff
contact Residence Life Staff by calling 902 422 1271 x 132
dial 911

On-Campus and Community Supports

If you are the survivor/victim of sexualized violence, you are not alone and it is never your fault.

Please reach out for help and support.

People who are here to help

Interim Dean of Students — Jeff Wilson

Contact the Dean of Students confidentially to receive supports, or to make a disclosure or report.

Residence Life Staff | After-Hours: 902-422-1271 ext. 132

Students in residence can reach out to their don, or another don they feel comfortable with. There is always a don on call after-hours.

Community Supports at Dalhousie

A list of resources related to sexualized violence related to support, allyship, safety and education.

Avalon Sexual Assault Centre | 902-422-4240

Trauma-informed counselling for female-identified and gender non-identified individuals 16 years and older. Note: Avalon is temporarily unable to receive new counselling requests.

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner | 902-425-0122

Specialized medical help within 5 days of an assault (all ages/genders).

DSU Sex Education & Resource Centre (DSUSERC) | dsugssc@dal.ca

DSU Sex Education & Resource Centre (DSUSERC) is a confidential, non-judgmental, sex positive, pro-choice, queer positive, non-heterosexist and feminist information and navigation service for support regarding gender, sex, and sexuality.

Peer Support Workers

Available by appointment

Good2Talk | 1-833-292-3698

A free, anonymous, confidential phone counselling available 24/7.

Mi’Kmaq Crisis and Referral Line | 1-855-370-2099

A phone line is available 24/7 toll free to Mi’kmaq people across the province.

Victim Services Emotional Support | 902-490-5300

Halifax Regional Police offers support services to victims of crime, and in particular to victims of domestic violence, sexualized violence, and serious crimes. Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

ManTalk | 902-832-1593

A professionally led support group for male-identified victims of sexual abuse and violence.

Independent Legal Advice for Sexual Assault Survivors Program | Dial 211 for intake

Up to 4 hours of free, independent legal advice for sexual assault survivors over 16 years of age. You do not have to report to police or take legal action if you use this service.

Men’s Helpline | Dial 211 for Intake

The Men’s Helpline is for adult men who have concerns about their well-being, safety, the safety of others and/or who may be experiencing a crisis. This free, confidential service will be offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. By calling 211, men can access a variety of supports and services that are specific to their needs, including information, navigation, referrals, and brief intervention counselling.

If you know someone who has experienced sexualized violence and want support for yourself, there are also supports for you.

Sexual Health and Safety Officer Jordan Roberts (she/her)
Residence Life Staff, including staff on call after-hours. Tel: 902 422 1271 ext. 132
Interim Dean of Students Jeff Wilson
The DSU Survivor Support Centre
Peer Support Workers
Good2Talk

You can learn more about supporting a friend at breakthesilencens.ca.