UofT Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Center

The Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Centre works to create a campus environment where all members of the University community can study, work and live free from sexual violence.

Established as part of the University of Toronto’s Action Plan on Preventing and Responding to Sexual Violence, the Centre has locations on each campus to help students, staff and faculty who have been affected by sexual violence or sexual harassment access support, services and accommodations.

We serve students, staff, and faculty at the University of Toronto who are affected by sexual violence or harassment. Confidential, non-judgmental consultations are available by phone, e-mail, and video conferencing. Please contact us to request an appointment.

The Centre offers:

• Confidential, non-judgmental, client-centred services
• Coordination and navigation of University supports, services and accommodations
• Support in making a disclosure
• Assistance with reporting
• Referrals to on- and off-campus services
• Self-care resources
• Emotional support & connection to counselling
• Coordination of academic, workplace, and financial accommodations
• Support & assistance connecting with resources, including medical, legal, and housing services
• Advocacy for and connection with supports within and outside the University
• Safety planning (with the support of the Community Safety Office)
• Assistance with navigating institutional, judicial, and medical systems
• Information about reporting options and assistance making a report, if survivors choose to make one
• Educational initiatives, workshops and training, awareness campaigns, and programming for survivors
• Consultation for members of the University who receive a disclosure or have a concern related to sexual violence

Campus Specific Information: University of Toronto St. George campus Gerstein Science Information Centre (Gerstein Library) [Suite B139] University of Toronto Mississauga Davis Building [Room 3094G] University of Toronto Scarborough Environmental Science & Chemistry Building [EV141]