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  3. What Policy Should Be Used?

What Policy Should Be Used?

Please note: In the following information, “respondent” is the person alleged to have caused harm.

Was the alleged incident of a non-consensual sexual nature? If NO:

  • Harassment could fall under the Trent Discrimination and Harassment Policy or Workplace Violence & Harassment Policy; see below:

If YES, the alleged incident was of a non-consensual sexual nature:

  • If the respondent is a Trent employee—Workplace Violence & Harassment Policy
  • If the respondent is a Trent student—Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Policy

If the respondent is a student staff member:

Did the alleged incident take place while they were performing staff duties?

  • No—Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Policy
  • Yes—Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy

For more information on Trent University policies and procedures related to sexual and/or gender-based violence, please contact the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office at 705-748-1011 x7792 or email consent@trentu.ca.

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