Policy

The Sexualized Violence Resource Office (SVRO) is committed to ensuring that the University community responds to incidents of Sexualized Violence in a trauma-informed and survivor-centred manner. This includes ensuring that all people, regardless of their sex, gender, sexual orientation, racial or ethnic background, religious affiliation, immigrant status, socio-economic status, ability status, and position within the University structure, can access meaningful information and support.

The University of Victoria's Sexualized Violence Prevention and Response Policy (GV0245) was created out of the recognition that sexualized violence is a pervasive problem both on and off campus and that the university has an important role to play in both preventing and responding to sexualized violence.

You can review some of the highlights in our policy background, definitions, disclosures vs reporting, and fact sheets sections.

Policy Review

Starting September 2024, we are reviewing the Policy to set new standards for and renew our commitments to preventing and responding to sexualized violence. Contribute to the policy review.