Training is developed for staff and faculty groups, including advisors, counsellors, senior administrators, academic administrators, human resources staff, security services, those with student-facing responsibilities and others. This training will help staff and faculty become aware of resources and how to communicate with survivors in a way that reflects compassion and understanding.

All York employees have access to York University’s Sexual Violence Policy. The policy outlines what supports and services are available to those affected by sexual violence, the processes in place to address reports and the rights and obligations of community members regarding sexual violence.

Read York's Sexual Violence Policy.

York’s Employee Sexual Misconduct Policy came into effect on July 1, 2023. The new policy will further strengthen York’s response to sexual misconduct between employees and students.

This policy is in response to Bill 26, Strengthening Post-secondary Institutions and Students Act, 2022. This bill requires every institution to have an employee sexual misconduct policy that includes incidents that involve employees and students of the institution, and examples of disciplinary measures that may be faced by employees.

York’s policy notes what is considered sexual misconduct, the process for responding to complaints and potential discipline if an employee is found to have engaged in sexual misconduct.

All employees are encouraged to review the new policy. You can access this content and more information by visiting YULink.