All members of the Holland College community have the right to work and study in an environment that is free from any form of sexual violence. 

If you have been sexually assaulted or someone tells you that they have been sexually assaulted, there are people here to help.

Whether a person chooses to report an assault, either formally or informally, is a personal decision. The information below is intended to provide all students with easy access to information about supports, resources, and reporting options to help them make the decision that is best for them.

There are many myths and misconceptions about sexual assault. Find out more here.

• If you have been
  sexually assaulted
• If someone tells you they have
  been sexually assaulted

Resources

On Campus Services

• Free, confidential counselling is available to all Holland College students. Book an appointment here.If you would like to talk to a counsellor about anything at all, we have people who want to help you. Find out more here. 

Forms and Policies

• Sexual Incident Report Form
• Sexual Violence Protocol
• Sexual Violence Policy 
• Harassment and Discrimination Administrative Regulation
• Harassment and Discrimination Form
• PEI Post-Secondary Institution Sexual violence Act 

Services in the Community

• You will find useful and supporting information on the PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Center website.
• PEI Family Violence Prevention Services provides a place of safety for women and children who are victims of abuse, educate the public about the issues of violence against women and family violence, and advocate for the needs of abused women and children.
• Rise provides free legal resources and support to people who have experienced sexual violence, workplace sexual harassment, or intimate partner violence.
• Home | 211 PEI
  Lists supports and resources in PEI.
• Victim Services assists victims of crime throughout their involvement in the criminal justice system. Assistance is available to victims of crime anywhere on Prince Edward Island. If you live off-Island and are victimized by a crime that occurred on PEI, you are also eligible for services.

National Services

• National Sexual Assault Support Line (24/7) 1-877-392-7583.
• Kids' Help Phone (also for youth) 1-800-668-6868 Text: 686868
• Native Youth Crisis Hotline 1-877-209-1266 
• NeedHelpNow.ca
  Includes support to remove sexual pictures or videos, deal with cyberbullying, and ways to support friends.

Edited October 25, 2022.
Some information on these pages was adapted from www.stclaircollege.ca.