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1. Title

Sexual Violence and Harassment Policy

2. Purpose

To ensure every student and staff member at Canadian International Career College learns and works in an environment free from sexual violence and harassment. This policy sets out trauma‑informed, survivor‑centred procedures for reporting, investigating, and resolving incidents, in full compliance with the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 and its regulations.

3. Scope

This policy applies to all students, staff (including faculty, administrators, support and contract personnel), volunteers, and third‑party providers at the Scarborough campus (1691 McCowan Rd, 2nd Floor, Scarborough, ON M1S 3E6) and to all College‑sponsored events and activities, whether on‑ or off‑site.

4. Legislative Authority

This policy is adopted under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 (S.O. 2005, c. 28, Sch. L) and O. Reg. 415/06, which require every private career college to maintain a stand‑alone policy addressing sexual violence and harassment and to post it on its website.

5. Definitions

  • Consent: A voluntary, conscious, ongoing agreement to engage in specific sexual activity. Must be affirmative and can be withdrawn at any time. Silence or lack of resistance does not constitute consent.

  • Sexual Violence: Any non‑consensual sexual act or act targeting sexuality, gender identity or expression, whether physical or psychological (including assault, harassment, stalking, voyeurism, exploitation, and cyber‑harassment).

  • Sexual Harassment: Unwelcome comments, gestures, or actions of a sexual nature that a reasonable person would foresee as offensive, humiliating, or intimidating.

6. Guiding Principles

  1. Survivor‑Centred & Trauma‑Informed

    • Respect survivors’ autonomy, privacy, and choices; minimize re‑traumatization.

  2. Confidentiality

    • All reports and records are strictly confidential, shared only on a need‑to‑know basis.

  3. No‑Cost Services

    • Reporting, investigation, and accommodations provided at no cost to the complainant.

  4. Zero Tolerance

    • Any finding of sexual violence or harassment will result in disciplinary action up to expulsion or dismissal.

7. Contacts

  • Sexual Violence Response Coordinator (SVRC):
    Carmen Dimaapi, Owner & SVRC
    Email: cdimaapi@cicciste.com | Phone: 416 303 3848
    Location: Student Services, 2nd Floor, Scarborough Campus

  • Appeals Officer:
    Carlo Dimaapi, Appeals Officer (employee of the school)
    Email: cdimaapi10@gmail.com | Phone: 647 533 3663

8. Reporting Options & Timeline

  1. Intake:

    • Formal reports submitted to the SVRC by email or in person.

    • Intake meeting scheduled within 5 business days of report.

  2. Interim Measures:

    • “No‑contact” orders, campus escorts, leave of absence, or other supports as needed.

  3. Investigation:

    • Conducted by a trained, impartial investigator.

    • Completed within 45 calendar days of intake.

  4. Decision:

    • Issued on a “balance of probabilities” standard within 90 calendar days of the initial report.

    • Possible sanctions: warning, probation, suspension, expulsion (students); reprimand, termination (staff).

  5. Appeal:

    • Either party may appeal to the Appeals Officer within 14 calendar days of the decision.

    • Extensions of up to 30 calendar days may be granted with written notice to both parties.

9. Supports & Accommodations

At no cost to the student, the College will facilitate:

  1. Counselling Services:

    • Referral: Good2Talk (24/7, free, confidential post‑secondary support)
      – Phone: 1‑866 925 5454
      – https://good2talk.ca

  2. Medical / Forensic Exams:

    • Referral: Women’s College Hospital Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Care Centre
      – Phone: 416 323 6040 ext 7613
      – 76 Grenville St, Toronto, ON M5S 1B2

  3. Academic Accommodations:

    • Extensions, course withdrawals, flexible scheduling via Student Services (Carmen Dimaapi).

    • Students may also seek rights advice from the Ontario Ombudsman
      – Phone: 1‑800 263 1830
      – ombudsman@ombudsman.on.ca

  4. Safety Planning & Crisis Support:

10. Training & Awareness

  • Frequency: Annually

  • Audience: All staff, instructors, volunteers, and administrative personnel (anyone interacting with students)

  • Content & Delivery: In‑house materials emailed to participants, covering consent, bystander intervention, reporting procedures, and supports.

  • Responsible Office: Student Services (Carmen Dimaapi) tracks attendance and maintains records.

11. Communication & Publication

12. Resources

For additional information and support, students and staff may consult:

13. Privacy & Record‑Keeping

  • All records are maintained securely by Student Services for a minimum of seven years.

  • Disclosure only with survivor consent or as required by law.

14. Review & Revision

  • This policy will be reviewed every two years, or sooner if legislative changes occur, by the Board of Governors, on recommendation from Student Services.

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