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Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Task Force

The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Task Force was established in 2013 as the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Working Group. It is a network of students, faculty, staff and community members, convened to mobilize efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault on campus. The task force is co-chaired by the Interim Vice-Provost and Dean of Student Affairs and the Associate Vice-Principal (Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion) and works collaboratively to effect change at the individual, institutional and cultural levels, to contribute to a safer campus environment for Queen’s students.

Task Force Objectives:

• Provide a forum to discuss emerging issues and initiatives related to sexual assault
• Collect local and nation-wide information to understand campus context and develop practices
• Improve communication and information-sharing among campus partners and allies
• Inventory and suggest enhancements to policies, programs, services and resources
• Develop and implement campus-wide initiatives to support prevention and response

Membership includes representatives from: 

• Student Affairs
  • Residence Life and Services
  • Student Wellness Services/Counselling
  • Health Promotion
  • Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre
  • Student Experience and Career Development 
• Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Services/HREO
• Gender Based Violence and Bystander Intervention Program Student Lead
• University Ombudsperson
• Campus Security and Emergency Services
• Legal Counsel
• Alma Mater Society
• Society of Graduate and Professional Students
• School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs
• Sexual Health Resource Centre 
• Sexual Assault Centre Kingston
• Kingston Interval House
• Faculty 

 SVPR Framework - Academic Year 2024-25 (PDF, 902 KB)

Archived Document(s):

• SVPR Framework - Academic Year 2023-24 (PDF, 890 KB)