George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
All students, faculty/staff are responsible for understanding and following this guideline when dealing with an extremely traumatic event such as a sexual assault incident. It is the responsibility of all to ensure that victims are to be treated with compassion, respect, empathy and sensitivity.
Guideline:
Never place yourself in a position of danger;
Do not attempt to deal with a sexual assault you feel is dangerous, on your own;
- Sexual assault is a criminal act. Notify Campus Security at: 416-415-4000 or “0” from any George Brown Polytechnic internal Cisco phone, if safe to do so, or Police at 911.
- Provide your name, location and clearly state that you need immediate assistance
- Protect the immediate area, and Document and submit all relevant information regarding the situation.