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For additional information, visit  https://lassonde.yorku.ca/student-life/student-well-being#concerns
The Lassonde Assistant Dean, Students – ad.students@lassonde.yorku.ca is available to discuss your situation and help you navigate the appropriate channel should you need assistance. See below for additional information prior to connecting.

Some examples of concerning behaviour that should be addressed may include

  • Discriminating or derogatory comments related to a fellow student’s sexuality, race, and/or ability.
  • Bullying or belittling a group members thoughts and ideas
  • Using terms such as rape when referring to academic assessments and grading
  • Female identifying students being ignored by their male identifying lab partner
  • Male identifying lab partners redoing the work done by their female identifying lab partner
  • Constantly messaging or contacting a fellow student after they have asked you not to or you have received no response
  • Making positive comments or references about known perpetrators of sexual violence

The offices listed below are experts at York who can help support students with difficult and challenging situations that they may face as a student. By accessing a specific office, you will get tailored support for your specific circumstances. These offices provide a safe space for students to get support and address concerns.

Office Student Community Relations

Any conflict involving a student as the respondent (student who is responding to a complaint against them) can be referred to OSCR

  • Student – Student
  • Course Director – Student
  • Staff – Student

http://oscr.students.yorku.ca/student-conduct
CSRR: http://oscr.students.yorku.ca/csrr

Process for exploring or filing a complaint:

  • Document all the facts/details of your concern/complaint
  • Review the complaint process website
  • File the complaint or contact OSCR to discuss further
  • Options for resolution may include informal, mediation, or formal complaint

Centre for Human Rights, Equity, and Inclusion

Process for Exploring a Concern/Complaint:

The Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education

CHREI plays an important role in supporting the work of The Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education Office (The Centre) by processing matters under the Sexual Violence Policy. The Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education (known as the Centre) offers support and resources if you or someone you know has experienced or been impacted by any form of sexual or gender-based violence – regardless of where or when it took place.

Process for Exploring a Concern/Complaint

  1. Document all the facts/details of your concern/complaint
  2. Contact rights@yorku.ca, https://rights.info.yorku.ca/complaint-case-resolution-and-consultation/
  3. Options for resolution may include informal, mediation, or formal complaint