Safer Campuses for Everyone Training – Employee Edition
The Sexualized Violence: Safer Campuses for Everyone – Employee Edition training flows from the legislation that was passed in British Columbia in 2016. BCcampus took on the project to build this training which was funded by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills and is available as a resource to all post-secondary institutions in BC.
The training was designed to allow the inclusion of policy, procedures and supports specific to each post-secondary institution. There is a version for employees and another for students.
Key Principles for This Training
The Sexualized Violence: Safer Campuses for Everyone – Employee Edition training is based on eight key principles:
- Accessible
- Culturally located
- Decolonial approach
- Evidence-informed
- Gender-inclusive
- Intersectional
- Trauma-informed
- Survivor-centred
Watch the Following 1:39 minute Video to Learn How to Enroll in the Training
Instructions on How to Enroll in the Tutorial
- Log in to Brightspace at https://mycourses.nic.bc.ca and on the main landing page look to the blue navigation bar to see “Discover” (DO NOT click on the Discover tab in your My Courses widget as it only displays courses you’ve already enrolled in)
- Look for “Sexualized Violence: Safer Campuses for Everyone – Employee Edition” or search for it in the search bar on the Discover page
- Click on “Enroll in Course” to add this course to your courses. In the future it will be found under “Discover” and “All” tab in your My Courses widget on the main Brightspace page.
- Click “Open Course”
- Progress through the modules and take the quiz; you will receive a certificate when you score 100% on the quiz.
What Will You Learn as Part of This Training?
In the course of the training, learners will increase their knowledge about the types and impacts of sexual violence and to examine some of the reasons why sexual violence happens. They learn about the importance of consent in all relationships and how to safely intervene to prevent sexual violence. As well, they learn about how to find support for themselves or how to support someone else who has experienced sexual violence.
Watch the Following 5:04 minute Video to Learn How to Navigate the Training
An Alternative to Training
According to Statistics Canada, 71% of Canadian post-secondary students experienced unwanted sexualized behavior in 2019. Further, according to the Canadian Labour Congress, nearly 50% of workers have experienced sexual harassment and/or sexual violence in 2018 and 2019. These statistics highlight that this type of harm is all too common in communities like ours, and we know that it is likely that many members of our community have been personally impacted by sexual violence. Because of this reality, this training might prove to be a difficult experience for some members of our community. If you are concerned about engaging in this training, you can request to complete the training requirements in an alternative way by contacting the Manager, Human Resources. You will not be required to disclose details of any personal experiences. We ask this request to be reserved for staff impacted by sexual violence and sexual harassment, and/or histories of trauma, violence, or harassment. You can reach Danean Gray, Manager, Human Resources by email at danean.gray@nic.bc.ca or by phone at 250-334-5000 extension 4221. Please use the subject line Alternative to Required Education.
Employee and Family Assistance Program
NIC employees have access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. You can access this confidential resource through the myNIC Health and Wellness page online or by calling 1-800-663-1142.