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How to Support a Survivor/Victim of Gender-Based and Sexual Violence
Anyone at Western may receive a disclosure about sexual violence. Under Western’s updated Gender-Based and Sexual Violence Policy and its Procedures, Staff, Faculty, and Student Leaders who receive a disclosure from a Western student of gender-based & sexual violence must complete the Gender-based & Sexual Violence Disclosure Form. This form is sent to the Gender-based Violence & Survivor Support Case Manager who will reach out with resources, options and support. For more information on this process please visit our Disclosure page.
The assistance that you will be able to provide to a survivor/victim of gender-based and sexual violence will depend on the nature, timing, and ongoing effects of the incident(s).
Material adapted from Georgia Tech’s VOICE Initiative – www.voice.gatech.edu
Reporting an Incident of Sexual Violence
More information on reporting an incident of sexual violence.
Emergency Contacts
Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program
Staffed 24/7, St. Joseph’s Hospital, London (directions)
519 646-6100 ext 64224
Western Special Constable Services
Lawson Hall, Rm. 1257 (24/7)
From a campus phone: call 911 or x83300 (non-emergency line)
From a cell phone: call 519-661-3300
*For reports of gender-based violence, WSCS will connect you with the local police service.
Important Contacts
Gender-Based Violence & Survivor Support Case Manager
519 661-3568
support@uwo.ca
Anova (formerly Sexual Assault Centre of London)
24 hour crisis & support line:
519 642-3000
CMHA Crisis Centre & Reach Out
24/7 Crisis and Support Services
In person: 648 Huron St, London (directions)
Phone: 519 433-2023
Webchat
Human Rights Office
519 661-3334 (non-emergencies only)
Residence Counselling
Ontario Hall, Room 3C10
needtotalk@uwo.ca
Independent Legal Advice for Sexual Assault Survivors
Survivors of sexual assault may be eligible for up to four hours of free, confidential legal advice.
Indigenous Wellness Counsellor
Zhwwanong 24 Hr Emergency Women's Shelter for First Nations women and their children
256 Hill St, London, Ontario
Phone: 1-800-605-7477
Trans Lifeline:
877-330-6366
