INTRODUCTION
Public awareness about the issue of sexual assault has been
growing, and post-secondary institutions need to be equipped to
deal with these allegations within the campus community.
In addition to working toward preventing sexual
assaults on campus, colleges and universities need to be prepared
to handle allegations of sexual assault and ensure both the
complainant and the accused are treated fairly. Having a sexual
assault policy in place can provide guidance if such allegations
arise.
SEXUAL ASSAULT – DEFINITION AND PREVALENCE
Sexual assault is unwanted sexual activity, which includes
grabbing, kissing, fondling, and rape.1
On campuses, sexual assault may involve students, professors,
staff, or even visitors or other outsiders who are not part of the
campus community. Anyone can be a victim of a sexual assault, but
the majority of victims in Canada (not just on campus) are females
between the ages of 15 and 24.2 We do not need
statistics to
