POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Policies & Procedures

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT GOVERN ACADEMIC AND COMMUNITY LIFE AT SSU. CLICK THE TABS UNDER EACH SECTION BELOW TO VIEW EACH POLICY AND PROCEDURE.

ACADEMIC

Preamble:

SSU’s Academic Good Standing Policy outlines the criteria that students must meet for them to be considered in good standing at the University. Further, the student is subject to the Academic Probation policy, Academic Honesty policy, and Allegations of Academic Dishonesty procedures.

Policy Statement:

To remain in good standing at SSU, students must comply with the following criteria:

maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) for all certificate programs, a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 (B–) for the Master of Ministry in Theology & Culture, Master of Theological Studies in Peace & Justice, and Master of Peace & Justice (non-thesis, practice-based), or a cumulative grade point average of 3.7 (A–) for the Master of Arts in Theology & Culture and Master of Arts in Peace & Justice in order to be granted permission to write the thesis. Transcripts in this case will include the note that the student is “in good standing” and has completed such and such a term or year of the program.

Attend all Zoom sessions or view recorded Zoom sessions, view all recorded lectures, complete all assigned readings, participate in all required forums, and complete all assignments unless an extension or exception has been granted by the professor. SSU’s educational philosophy is based on small online cohorts with a community feel. As such we place a high value on regular attendance and participation in course material. For this reason, SSU professors prefer being informed of any necessary absences and will usually excuse the equivalent of up to two missed 3-hour classes a semester. Students who miss more than this for reasons other than serious health or family crises should expect to see their grades reduced (whether or not this is specified in a syllabus) or credit refused (final grade of F).

Pay the Amount Owing on their tuition invoice on or before the stated deadline, or make the appropriate payments as stipulated by an agreed upon monthly payment plan on the stated dates.

Comply with SSU’s Academic Honesty policy and Allegations of Academic Dishonesty procedures (see below).

Academic Probation:

Any full-time student who fails to earn a grade point average of 2.0, 2.7, or 3.7 in the programs listed above in any given term will be placed on academic probation for the following term. Should a student’s GPA remain below 2.0, 2.7, or 3.7 over two consecutive terms, he or she is subject to academic suspension. A student has the right to appeal the suspension, which should be given in writing to the Registrar’s office. An appeal should include the reasons for the appeal and any supporting documents (medical or otherwise) that may help in the assessment of academic difficulties. The appeal will be reviewed by the Faculty Committee.

A student will be removed from academic probation upon achieving a semester GPA of at least 2.0, 2.7, or 3.7 respectively in the programs listed above.

Students who are required to withdraw from the University for academic reasons, or who voluntarily withdraw while failing, are required to wait for at least one semester before applying for re-admission unless an exception is granted by the Provost. Application should then be made to the Registrar’s office and will be forwarded to the Faculty Committee after review by the Dean of their program and the Registrar. Re-admission after required withdrawal for non-academic reasons shall be decided by the Dean and Registrar in consultation with Community Life staff and others as appropriate. Students who withdraw voluntarily may reapply for admission at any time by letter to the university office. Their applications will be considered in the normal manner. Students who are suspended may at times be permitted to take a course on a part time basis; successful completion would increase the chances of re-admission.

Academic Honesty:

Honesty in academic matters is a major aspect of living by the academic principles and the spiritual principles on which our life is based. Accordingly, St. Stephen’s University expects all its members to conduct their work responsibly and with integrity. The following principles of behavior are to be observed at all times:

Work done in tests, examinations, reports and in any other assignments designed to evaluate the student’s progress or achievements must be the work of the student whose name appears on it.

Work, phrases, opinions or any other information that is presented as one’s own must be genuine and not “borrowed” from any other source without explicit acknowledgement.

Failure to comply with these principles constitutes plagiarism. A person commits plagiarism by submitting any of the following as their own work:

Part or all of a written or spoken assignment copied from another person’s manuscript or notes;

Part or all of an assignment copied or paraphrased from a source such as a book, journal, pamphlet, web site or from AI technology;

Someone else’s line of thought, argument, arrangement, or supporting evidence without indicating such dependence;

A paper, project, report, or other assignment that is written by someone else – in short, submitting any work one did not do oneself as one’s own, in whatever form, without acknowledgment.

NOTE 1: None of the above means that students may not help one another with homework or essays, or that instructors may not assign work to be done by groups. However, the final writing of essays, and the bulk of the work involved, must be that of the student who submits it.

NOTE 2: The student can never assume the use of generative AI is permitted unless they have received an explicit, written permission from their instructor to this effect. In some occasions, instructors may deem the use of generative AI appropriate for specific class assignments. The finer details of how AI is used in these cases is left up to instructors to specify in their syllabi and in conversations with individual students. Even if such a permission has been granted, the student is expected to produce a work that is meaningfully and demonstrably their own and to clearly indicate how AI was used (for instance, through footnotes and inclusion of an appendix that lists the prompts as well as AI responses).

Allegations of Academic Dishonesty:

An instructor who believes that a student has committed an act of academic dishonesty should first discuss the matter with the student individually. In any case where a student feels unjustly charged with plagiarism or some other form of dishonesty by an instructor or the invigilator at an examination, the student may appeal in writing to the Provost or Dean, who may bring the matter to the faculty. For the first offence of academic dishonesty the student may be required to submit a satisfactory and genuine replacement of the piece of work or be given a failing grade for the assignment at the discretion of the instructor. The infraction will be noted in the student’s file.

In the case of any subsequent charge of dishonesty, the instructor must give the assignment an “F,” submit the student’s name and provide evidence of the offence to the Faculty Committee, and may recommend that an “F” be assigned for the entire course. The Faculty Committee will review the circumstances surrounding the offence and may interview the student if further clarification is needed. The Faculty Committee will make a decision regarding the penalty to be imposed and will notify both the student and the instructor in writing. The minimum penalty is a grade of “F” on the assignment, and the maximum penalty is expulsion from the University.

Overview:
Students who are enrolled in the Guided Thesis Research courses, Thesis Write-Up, and Capstone Project for either Theology & Culture or Peace & Justice progress through this course and its stages at various speeds, and the consistency with which they engage the material and complete the stages also varies from student to student. It is irresponsible on our part to give our students too much leeway in terms of the timeframe within which they can complete the thesis research and write-up or capstone project if we want to encourage them to complete their studies in a timely manner.

Purpose:
The purpose of this Policy is to articulate and outline the conditions, procedures, and fees for completing the Guided Thesis Research, Thesis Write-Up, and Capstone Project for Theology & Culture and Peace & Justice. The focus of this policy is on students who require more than one year to complete either the Guided Thesis Research course, Thesis Write-Up, or Capstone Project.

Scope:
This Policy applies primarily to the Office of the Registrar and Finance Officer in terms of keeping track of students in the Guided Thesis Research courses, Thesis Write-Up, and Capstone Project for Theology & Culture and Peace & Justice. It also applies to faculty and thesis/project supervisors in terms of communicating this policy to students and encouraging the timely completion of their studies.

Policy Statement:
A student who is enrolled in the Guided Thesis Research course, Thesis Write-Up, or Capstone Project for either Theology & Culture or Peace & Justice is permitted one year to complete either part of their degree program, after which they may continue in either part by paying a continuation fee.

1. GUIDED THESIS RESEARCH COURSE

1.1 A student may be enrolled in the Guided Thesis Research course for as long as needed to complete this course (see points below for safeguards against excessive timelines for completing this course);
1.2 After enrollment in the Guided Thesis Research course reaches one year from the date of registration, the student must pay a $100 continuation fee;

1.2.1 The student will be invoiced for this $100 continuation fee after each additional year;
1.2.2 If a student misses payment of a continuation fee after one month from the time of invoicing, the student will be unregistered from the course.

1.3 The instructor of the Guided Thesis Research course or thesis supervisor (depending on the stage in this course) must have a conversation with the student about whether continuation in this course is preferable after two years of not completing the course. If the student wishes to continue in the course, the instructor/supervisor and student must devise a plan for completing the course in a timely manner that’s agreeable to both.

2. THESIS WRITE-UP / CAPSTONE PROJECT

2.1 A student may be enrolled in the Thesis Write-Up or Capstone Project for as long as needed to complete this process (see points below for safeguards against excessive timelines for completing this process);
2.2 After enrollment in the Thesis Write-Up or Capstone Project reaches one year from the date of registration, the student must pay a $100 continuation fee;

2.2.1 The student will be invoiced for this $100 continuation fee after each additional year;
2.2.2 If a student misses payment of a continuation fee after one month from the time of invoicing, the student will be unregistered from the Thesis Write-Up or Capstone Project.

2.3 The thesis/project supervisor must have a conversation with the student about whether continuation in the Thesis Write-Up or Capstone Project is preferable after two years of not completing this process. If the student wishes to continue, the supervisor and student must devise a plan for completing the Thesis Write-Up or Capstone Project in a timely manner that’s agreeable to both.

3. GRANDFATHERING REGISTERED STUDENTS

3.1 Students who were enrolled in either the Guided Thesis Research course, Thesis Write-Up, or Capstone Project before the implementation of this Policy are exempt from the Policy stipulations regarding the continuation fee and will therefore not be charged this fee.
3.2 However, the instructor of the Guided Thesis Research course or thesis/project supervisor must have a conversation with the student about whether continuation in this course/process is preferable after two years of not completing the course/process. If the student wishes to continue in the course, thesis write-up, or capstone project, the instructor/supervisor and student must devise a plan for completing the course/process in a timely manner that’s agreeable to both

Definitions:

(1) Policy: means the Guided Thesis Research and Thesis Write-Up Continuation Policy
(2) Guided Thesis Research Course: means either THEO/CUL 6300: Theology & Culture Guided Thesis Research or PJST 6300: Peace & Justice Guided Thesis Research
(3) Thesis Write-Up: means either THEO/CUL 6600: Theology & Culture Thesis or PJST 6600: Peace & Justice Thesis
(4) Capstone Project: means either MIN 6700: Theology & Culture Capstone Project or PJST 6700: Peace & Justice Capstone Project

Overview:

This policy outlines the conditions and procedures for student course extension requests and how to keep track of these requests.

Purpose:

The purpose of this policy is to provide clear instructions for how to handle and keep track of course extension requests from students. Rather than a simple email exchange between the professor and student, this Policy accomplishes four objectives:

1. It keeps SSU’s Registrar in the loop on all course extensions, as the Registrar is automatically notified when a student completes a Course Extension Request From;

2. It reduces the overall workload of SSU staff by placing the onus on students more;

3. It provides a mechanism by which course extensions are automatically organized and kept on file for easy access and reference;

4. It gives clear parameters for what is and isn’t allowed when it comes to course extensions.

Scope:

This policy applies primarily to SSU faculty and the Registrar.

Policy Statement:

1. Parameters:

1.1 Length of extensions

Fall Semester: Unless extenuating circumstances warrant it (i.e., compassionate reasons, tragedy, crisis, etc.), students cannot request an extension beyond two weeks into the spring semester.
Spring Semester: Unless extenuating circumstances warrant it (i.e., compassionate reasons, tragedy, crisis, etc.), students cannot request an extension beyond two weeks into the summer semester.
Summer Semester: Unless extenuating circumstances warrant it (i.e., compassionate reasons, tragedy, crisis, etc.), students cannot request an extension beyond two weeks into the fall semester.

1.2 Transcript

Before students submit their final assignments for their courses and they are graded, they will receive an 'I' (Incomplete) on their transcripts in the interim.
The ‘I’ (Incomplete) will be changed to the students’ final grades upon the submission and grading of all their assignments after the requested date of their course extensions.

2. Procedures:

2.1 The student asks the professor of a course for an extension, usually via email;

2.2 The professor directs the student to the online Course Extension Request Form to complete and submit: https://www.ssu.ca/course-extension-request

2.3 The student completes and submits a separate form for ;

2.4 The student receives an automated response that reads,

2.5 Both the Provost and Registrar are alerted via email notification;

2.6 The Registrar forwards the completed Course Extension Request Form to the professor to either accept, reject, or request additional clarification of the request;

2.7 The professor notifies the student of the response to the request via email;

2.8 The Course Extension Request Form is kept on file in the backend of Wix in the Submission Table of this form in the ‘Forms & Submissions’ section;

2.9 If the student fails to complete all assignments of the course before the requested date, it is up to the discretion of the professor of the course to either grant a new extension (in which case the procedures on this policy apply again) or else reject any new requests and enter the final grade in Sycamore based on the cumulative of the percentages for the assignments that have been submitted up to the requested date, including zeros on missing assignments.

Definitions:

(1) Faculty: All SSU instructors, including assistant, associate, and full professors, instructors, and affiliate faculty

(2) Sycamore: SSU’s online student records management software

(3) Wix: SSU’s website and CRM software

Academic

ADMINISTRATIVE

Preamble:

SSU’s admissions process is meant to describe the student’s responsibilities for gaining entrance as a student and the step-by-step process they can expect. This process is free up until a student definitively decides to enrol at SSU and appears on SSU’s website here: https://www.ssu.ca/admissions

Policy Statement:
The following is the five-step process for admissions to SSU:

1. Apply Online: The first step in our admissions process is submitting an online application. This process is entirely free and gives the SSU Admissions Committee all of the relevant info for us to determine your eligibility and if we are a good fit for each other.

2. Send Additional Application Materials: After submitting your application to us, you will receive an email requesting that your transcripts, CV, and letter of recommendation be sent to us. This allows us to determine if you are adequately academically prepared for our courses and programs and if our programs fit your vocational needs.

3. Get Accepted: If the SSU Admissions Committee determines that you qualify for the program to which you applied, you will receive an email with an acceptance letter and further instructions related to course registration. You're ready to begin your new pilgrimage with us.

4. Confirm your Spot: After you've received your acceptance letter from us and you've decided definitively that you would like to enrol in the program into which you've been accepted, you will need to let us know by confirming your spot with us online with a $200 CAD deposit.

5. Course Registration: Your final step is to register for your courses online, after which our Registrar will be in touch with you to finalize the details — at about this time, you will also be entered into our system and receive your @ssu.ca email address and access to your courses as needed.

Preamble

SSU’s tuition refund policy stipulates the prorated refund of tuition to students upon the completion of one through six weeks of classes. It appears on SSU’s website here: ssu.ca/important-dates#financial-policies

Refund Percentages

WEEK — REFUND

After the 1st week of classes — 100% refund
After the 2nd week of classes — 80% refund
After the 3rd week of classes — 60% refund
After the 4th week of classes — 40% refund
After the 5th week of classes — 20% refund
After the 6th week of classes — 0% refund

*Student fees are non-refundable.
**Study-Travel Semesters have their own refund policies.

Preamble:

SSU’s language proficiency for students is part of typical entrance criteria.

Policy Statement:

Where English is not the student’s first language, demonstrated proficiency in English by scoring 550 on a paper-based TOEFL, 86 on an internet-based TOEFL, or 6.5 on an IELTS exam is required. Alternate language proficiency testing may be accepted based on demonstrated equivalency. Visit ssu.ca/admissions#eligibility for more context and details.

Administrative

COMMUNITY

Any time a student has a complaint, the first attempt at resolving the issue should begin by directly contacting the person involved. If after this attempt a current, prospective or past student has a complaint which has not been satisfactorily resolved, the process should be moved forward in the following order:

First, the student should state their complaint and suggested resolution in writing (email or hard copy) to the most relevant person in this list, expecting a response in 1–2 weeks:

Concerns with academic, admissions, registrarial, student life or residence issues: Jess Williams, Registrar, registrar@ssu.ca

Concerns with student fees and payments: Mary Ellen Fitch, Student Finance Officer, finance@ssu.ca

If unsure, direct the complaint to the Principal (Dr. Bradley Jersak, bjersak@ssu.ca, and it will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

If this does not lead to a satisfactory resolution, the complaint (including a brief summary of previous attempts at resolution) should be submitted in writing (hard copy) to the SSU Leadership Team of SSU via the Principal. The student may or may not be invited to speak to a meeting of the

Leadership Team to explain the matter. A written response will be provided within 2–4 weeks.

If the student is not satisfied with the resolution offered by the Principal and Leadership Team, the student should write to the Chair of the SSU Board of Governors.

St. Stephen's University is committed to being a place where students can thrive, personally and academically. We celebrate the diverse gifts and challenges students bring to their academic journeys. One of the benefits of our small size is that we can endeavor to meet each student where they're at and create pathways forward together.

In keeping with the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission's guidelines, SSU's Academic Accessibility Coordinator is available to support students with visible, invisible, and temporary disabilities. These include but are not limited to:

● Learning disabilities
● ADD/ADHD
● Chronic health conditions
● Physical disabilities
● Mental health issues
● Temporary disabilities

All students are entitled to equitable opportunities to meet academic requirements. To that end, the Academic Accessibility Coordinator is here to help with:

● Support for academic accommodations in courses
● Assistance in applying for Canada Student Grants
● Connections with tutors and mentors
● Guidance in the acquisition of Psychoeducational Assessments
● Basic training in assistive technologies

For general information on learning disabilities, please refer to the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada.
When you meet with our Academic Accessibility Coordinator, the information you share will remain confidential. Professors will receive an accommodation request made on your behalf, but personal details of your particular situation will not be shared without your consent.

For more information, please contact the Academic Accessibility Coordinator: mlapish@ssu.ca

Preamble

SSU’s Student Withdrawal policy outlines policies and procedures related to dates and grades with respect to course changes and withdrawals, course extensions and incompletes, and the possibility of re-admission into the student’s program.

Policy Statement

Course Changes / Withdrawals
Course changes are permitted only up to the end of the second full week of classes, the date of which appears on the Important Dates calendar on SSU’s website: https://www.ssu.ca/important-dates. Courses dropped within the first two weeks of classes will not appear on transcripts. Courses dropped after that time will appear on transcripts with the letter “W” (for Withdrawn) indicated in place of a grade. Course withdrawals without academic penalty, which will not show a grade or count towards the grade point average for the term, are permitted during the first seven weeks of classes. This date appears on the Important Dates calendar on SSU’s website: https://www.ssu.ca/important-dates. After this date, courses may not be dropped without academic penalty; i.e. they will receive a failing grade (F) which will count in the grade point average.

Course Extensions and Incompletes
All written work for a given term is normally due no later than the last day of the semester. Students who wish to seek extensions on course work must complete the online Course Extension Request form (https://www.ssu.ca/course-extension-request), which the Registrar receives and sends to the instructor for approval, after which it is kept on file for record keeping purposes. By the semester end date, a final grade will be submitted for the student whether or not their coursework is complete. Incompletes (I) may only be given in special circumstances by the instructor in consultation with the Dean and Registrar to a maximum of two weeks after the next semester begins. Any Incompletes remaining after this time will automatically change to a final grade based on submitted work (typically an “F”). Students with extenuating circumstances may appeal to the Dean of their School in writing for extensions beyond four weeks and individual cases may be reviewed by a faculty committee.

Re-Admission
Students who are required to withdraw from the University for academic reasons, or who voluntarily withdraw while failing, are required to wait for at least one term before applying for re-admission unless an exception is granted by the Dean. Application should then be made to the Office of the Registrar and will be forwarded to the Faculty Committee after review by the Dean of their School and the Registrar.

Overview:
New academic policy replacing one that was created as a part of the Faculty HR policy from 2006.

Purpose:
This policy provides the basis for essential academic freedom as understood by SSU in order to protect students and faculty from external influence or censorship.

Scope:
This applies to all permanent and affiliate faculty at SSU as well as all students in SSU classes.

Policy Statement:
ACADEMIC FREEDOM: Our faculty, staff and students express SSU’s values with conviction and freedom, inclusion and grace, and all with the broadest possible latitude to speak, write, listen, challenge, and learn.

WITH CONVICTION AND FREEDOM refers to the academic freedom of our faculty to teach from their own diverse perspectives. Our practice features (1) faculty and student freedom from signing or holding to any dogmatic prescriptions and (2) faculty and student freedom to bring their own faith practices into the classroom. We also welcome affiliate faculty and guest lecturers who hold other spiritual and philosophical perspectives where they align with our values (justice, beauty, and compassion).

INCLUSION AND GRACE refers to our commitment to honour the dignity of each student’s journey as sacred to their personhood. While instructors present their own heartfelt convictions, we are non-coercive, non-indoctrinating, welcoming, and inclusive. In our cohorts, we model how to transcend spectrum ideologies and hold difference with respect. Thus, we tend to attract students and lecturers from a great range of faith perspectives.

Definitions:

(1) Faculty: means all instructors hired by SSU (whether salaried, sessional or otherwise)

Related Policies:

Universities Canada

Canadian Assoc of University Teacher

Related Legislation:

Bill 49 - Act to Incorporate St. Stephen’s University
Excerpt 3(1) The objects of the University shall be to provide university education in the liberal arts, theology and ministry studies with a philosophy and viewpoint that is biblically Christian, and in general to advance Christian faith and practice in Canada and beyond.
Excerpt 5(5) The board has the power to: c) appoint, promote, suspend, and remove members of the Faculty and academic officers.

Community

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

We are so pleased to have a growing number of International Students at SSU. Since our programs are based on a distance/hybrid model, nearly all of our international students will only be coming to Canada to brief (7-10 day) residencies. If for any reason you expect to reside in Canada for longer during your program, please contact our Admissions Office to ask for assistance in what may be required.

Airport Location, Distance & Transportation: The nearest airports in Canada are in Saint John, New Brunswick (YSJ), and Fredericton, New Brunswick (YFC), and in the US, Bangor, Maine (BGR). It’s the responsibility of each student to book their own flights. St. Stephen is a rural town and transportation services are limited. Because of this, we provide a list of SSU drivers to help with airport pick ups/drop offs.

Once your travel arrangements have been made, please inform the Registrar and they will assist you with finding a ride to SSU. If you need a ride to/from the airport at another point in the year (holidays, end of term, etc.) we ask that you arrange for a driver on your own. These are the fees for SSU drivers. You will need to pay your driver when they pick you up, so please have Canadian cash with you, or arrange an e-transfer before your arrival.

The price for an SSU driver to/from nearby airports is:

Saint John – $110 Cdn

Fredericton – $125 Cdn

Bangor – $140 Cdn

Moncton – $200 Cdn

There is a Late Night Surcharge of $25 for flights scheduled between the hours 10pm- 6am or delayed flights of 2 or more hours.

SSU Drivers:

Jessica Williams (506) 465-6249 (cell) or email jwilliams@ssu.ca
Dave & Marion Gorrie (306) 570-9671 (cell) or email davegorie@ssu.ca
Christine Kay (343) 999-3515 (cell) or email christinekay@ssu.ca
Jessica Morales (516)710-0654 (cell) or email jmorales@ssu.ca
Janell de Graaff degraaff.janell@gmail.com (some mornings)
Mat & Grace Rouleau (306) 202-9103 (cell) matrouleau@ssu.ca

Passport & Visas: International students must travel with a valid passport and may require a

study permit or student visa to study in Canada.

Visa Requirements

Non-Canadian students may not need a visa if the program they are taking is less than 6 weeks long, which means that you may need a visitor visa. You’ll need to confirm this first with Immigration and Citizenship Canada.

If you need a student visa, please follow the instructions below.

US Students:

● A passport is required to enter Canada, and you will also need to obtain a study permit at the Canadian Immigration Office when you arrive in the country (if you do not already have a current one).

● You will be required to show your official acceptance letter from SSU. (If you don’t have a hard copy, please email admissions@ssu.ca to request one.)

● Pay $150.00 to apply for a four-year study permit.

● You need to specify that you want your permit for four years, otherwise they will issue you it for only a one-year period and you will need to do it again the following year.

● You may also be required to show proof of funds to pay for the module. You can apply for a study permit before you arrive at cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-how.asp

Other International Students:

● All the above for US student information applies, except you will need to apply for the study permit before you arrive at cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-how.asp and have it when you arrive in Canada.

Please ensure you’ve secured these documents well in advance. You can apply for a study permit online, or by submitting your application form to the Canadian visa office that serves the country or region in which you live. Additional information can be found here.

Other International Students:
● All the above for US student information applies, except you will need to apply for the study permit before you arrive at cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-how.asp and have it when you arrive in Canada.
Please ensure you’ve secured these documents well in advance. You can apply for a study permit online, or by submitting your application form to the Canadian visa office that serves the country or region in which you live. Additional information can be found here.

Transportation:

St. Stephen is a small town with limited taxi services. Connecting with staff, faculty and your fellow students for carpool options will be a help to you if you do not have your own vehicle.

There is one Taxi Company in St. Stephen:
Dial a Ride: (506) 466-4444

Kari (rideshare service)

Accommodations:

On Campus Housing: International students coming for our residencies will usually be offered accommodation in Park Hall for that time. If there are no more rooms available in Park Hall, we will arrange billeting for you in nearby homes or, if you prefer, provide you with recommended short term accommodations in St. Stephen. Dorm rooms at SSU have single beds, a desk, a closet and a dresser. Bedding can also be provided if needed.

Meals will be provided in the dining room during the residency only. We are very proud to offer nutritious, homemade meals to our students. There is more information about food services in your Student Handbook. If you have special dietary needs/concerns please contact our Food Services Coordinator at kitchen@ssu.ca. If you arrive early or stay longer, you will need to find your own meals in town.

Health & Safety (i.e. Health Insurance & safety on campus):

Travel & Medical Insurance: It is a condition of attendance at SSU that each student carries adequate travel, medical and hospitalization insurance while they are attending classes. While it will not usually apply to students coming for short term residencies, International students qualify for New Brunswick’s provincial medicare program after three months of living in the province. You can apply for this at Service New Brunswick upon arrival. Please check out your eligibility and find necessary information for applying here.

Service New Brunswick: 8 Marks Street #14, Saint Stephen, NB E3L 3A6

Service Canada: Post Office Building 93, Milltown Blvd, Saint Stephen +1 800-622-6232

About St. Stephen:

St. Stephen is a small town that borders Calais, Maine. You can read more about St. Stephen here. Most of our residencies take place in mid-fall or late winter/early spring. During these seasons, daytime temperatures are likely to be cool, and the nights may drop below freezing. Please be prepared for this during your stay.

Multicultural Association of Charlotte County:

The Multicultural Association of Charlotte County is a wonderful community resource for newcomers arriving and settling in St. Stephen and surrounding areas. They offer assistance in settlement services, language, and building community connections. You can register to be partnered with a community volunteer through Welcome St. Stephen here. Volunteers will offer friendly support as you settle into life in St. Stephen, and will help guide you toward the community resources you may need. We highly recommend making use of this amazing service!

Mental Health:

While you are here for only a short period of time, it is possible that you will experience an acute need for mental health support during the residency. Most of our faculty are trained in pastoral care, spiritual direction or professional counselling and would welcome your reaching out for support and consultation. If you face a critical moment and are unable to contact someone supportive, you could go to the ER of Charlotte County Hospital, 4 Garden St., St. Stephen - or call Emergency Services (9-1-1).

You could also call 8-1-1 to access emergency healthcare information.

Or check 2-1-1 for a directory of a wide range of other services available in the area.

Social Support & Community Connections:

In our experience, most students find their social support during residencies in their relationships with their fellow students. You’ll find that most students are interested and responsive to opportunities to chat, go for a walk, play a game or go out for a snack/drink - and faculty or staff may be as well. We’d also encourage you to join and participate in the WhatsApp group for your cohort.

These are the churches that have been most popular with our students:

St. Croix Church
Union St. Baptist
Christ Church Anglican
St. Stephen Catholic Parish

Staff, faculty and friends of SSU are invited to a weekly “School of Contemplation” in the SSU Library, Wednesdays @ 12:45pm. This is a time to learn and share in interfaith contemplative practices together.

For anyone staying in the area longer, the Multicultural Association of Charlotte County is a wonderful community resource for newcomers arriving and settling in St. Stephen and surrounding areas. They offer assistance in settlement services, language, and building community connections. You can register to be partnered with a community volunteer through Welcome St. Stephen here. Volunteers will offer friendly support as you settle into life in St. Stephen, and will help guide you toward the community resources you may need.

Academic Support:

During or after a residency, our Academic Accommodations Coordinator can assist you with any academic support needs you might have (including challenges with learning styles/disabilities or language concerns) or you can check with the Registrar or the Dean of your program: Theology & Culture, Jim Forest Institute (Peace & Justice), or Reconciliation Studies.

SSU is dedicated to building a healthy and respectful learning community. We understand that occasionally frustrations will arise both inside and outside of the classroom. We are all human! We want to support you through these challenges as we learn together how to express ourselves in healthy and respectful ways. Please understand that while we seek to be as generous and supportive as possible, bullying and harassment can not be permitted at SSU. If you experience bullying or harassment please reach out to the Dean of your program for support. If you engage in this behavior the leadership of SSU will work together to find a redemptive path forward that prioritizes the safety and well-being of the community as a whole.

As a university, students should be aware that our classrooms are a 'brave space,' where we are committed to engaging content and themes that are potentially triggering, including exposure to scholarship and even fellow students who represent "the other," including opposing points of view. Developing the maturity to "hold difference with respect" is an essential part of the university education experience. Our faculty and staff are committed to actively walking with students and debriefing with them as they process emotive responses to classroom and assignment experiences.

All members of the St. Stephen's University community have the right to work and study in an environment free from any form of sexual misconduct and sexual or gender-based violence. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that individuals affected by sexual or gender-based violence or sexual misconduct are supported through a clearly defined process. The full policy can be viewed on the SSU website here.

International Students

POLICY ON SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED MISCONDUCT AND VIOLENCE

1. Introduction:

It is incumbent on institutions like St. Stephen’s University (“SSU”) to put an effective sexual and gender-based misconduct and violence policy in place. This policy must go hand-in-hand with building a healthy culture of awareness of negative behaviour and the harm that can be caused. SSU is intolerant of actions contrary to this policy and is committed to on-going education and awareness, particularly around the meaning of consent.

This policy lays out a process of fair investigation for sexual and gender-based violence and sexual misconduct that protects the rights of individuals and holds those who have committed an act of sexual misconduct or sexual and gender-based violence accountable for their actions. This policy is directed at the protection of SSU students, faculty and staff.

It must be noted that this is a policy operating in the context of New Brunswick civil and Federal criminal law. As such, there are jurisdictional limitations on SSU’s policy and procedures. Applicants under this policy always retain the right to file a complaint with police authorities and/or seek outside legal advice. Where such separate processes are underway, SSU would normally suspend any formal internal investigation so as not to compromise any external investigation.

1.1 Commitment of St. Stephen's University (SSU):

SSU prohibits sexual and gender-based violence and sexual misconduct and will act on any report of sexual or gender-based violence or misconduct that affects the working and learning environment at the University.
SSU commits to building an environment where those who are affected by sexual and gender-based violence and sexual misconduct feel safe to disclose, seek support and pursue our policy processes.
SSU will provide support to anyone within the SSU community affected by sexual and gender-based violence and sexual misconduct as outlined in this policy.
SSU commits to informing students and employees about available resources as part of ongoing education around consent and sexual violence and misconduct.
SSU will provide reasonable academic and employment accommodations to those who are affected by sexual and gender-based violence and sexual misconduct.

The President will report annually to the Board of Governors on the administration of this policy and provide a statistical summary of Disclosures made hereunder. The policy will be reviewed every three years by the Board of Governors.

1.2 Policy Purpose and Scope:

The purpose of this policy is to:

Support a safe and inclusive working and learning environment for all members of the SSU community.
Provide directions for how to report an occurrence of sexual or gender-based violence or sexual misconduct.
Describe the investigative and decision-making processes of SSU that act as a foundation for fair, thorough, and respectful treatment of reports of sexual misconduct and sexual and gender-based violence.
Ensure that those who have committed sexual or gender-based violence or sexual misconduct are held accountable and that appropriate reparations are made.
Educate the broader SSU community on its responsibilities in upholding this policy.

1.3 Roles and Responsibilities

All Disclosures made will be responded to as quickly as possible with an offer of support.

The President is responsible for the overall administration of this policy, outlined in detail further below.

The Dean of Students is responsible for the implementation of this policy as it relates to students. If an incident involves faculty, staff, volunteers, or board members, the President will be responsible. If a Disclosure involves the Dean of Students , the President will serve as the point of contact. If a Disclosure involves the President, the Chair of the University’s Board of Governors will serve as the point of contact.

1.4 Definitions:

Involved Parties:

Applicant: This policy uses the neutral term ‘Applicant’ throughout to refer to the person who reports that they have been faced sexual misconduct or violence. We choose this term to avoid identification with victimization.

Respondent: A person subject to this policy who has been named as allegedly perpetrating an act or pattern of sexual misconduct or sexual or gender-based violence.

Reporter: a 3rd party reporter of an incident witnessed, disclosed or suspected incident(s) which might constitute a violation of this Policy.

Witness: A 3rd party witness to a potential incident(s) which might constitute a violation of this Policy and who may be interviewed in the course of an investigation.

Forms of Assault, Violence or Misconduct

Acquaintance sexual assault and/or violence: Sexual contact that is forced, manipulated, or coerced by a partner, friend or acquaintance.

Cyber sexual harassment: Digital media that is used in a sexually aggressive, harassing or threatening manner including such things as sharing inappropriate messages, images, videos or texts directed at an individual or shared publicly about an individual.

Intimate Partner Violence: Sexual, physical, or psychological abuse, aggression or harm caused by an intimate partner (a person with whom someone has or had a close personal relationship).

Sexual and gender-based harassment: Sexual misconduct that usually includes behaviour of a non-criminal nature, such as unwanted comments or suggestive behaviours of a sexual nature; sexual advances not covered by threats or implicit/explicit promises; digital communications or invitations of a sexual nature; any violations of personal boundaries of a sexual nature, especially where there is an imbalance of power.

Sexual and gender-based violence and misconduct: Any act or acts targeting a person’s sexuality, gender identity or gender expression, whether the act is physical or psychological in nature, that is committed, threatened or attempted against a person without consent, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, indecent exposure, voyeurism and sexual exploitation.

Sexual assault and misconduct: Sexual assault includes any type of unwanted sexual act done by one person to another that violates the sexual integrity of a person and involves a range of behaviours from inappropriate language to any unwanted touching, to penetration. Sexual assault and misconduct is characterized by a broad range of behaviours that involve the use of force, threats, or control towards a person, which makes that person feel uncomfortable, distressed, frightened, threatened, humiliated, or that is carried out in circumstances in which the person has not freely agreed, consented to, or is incapable of consenting to the activity or behaviour.

Sexual coercion: In the context of sexual violence, coercion involves unreasonable and persistent pressure for sexual activity. Coercion is the use of emotional manipulation, blackmail, threats to family or friends, or the promise of rewards or special treatment, to persuade someone to do something they do not wish to do, such as being sexual or performing particular sexual acts.

Stalking: A form of harassment involving behaviours that occur on more than one occasion and which collectively instill fear or threaten the target’s safety or mental health. Stalking can also include threats of harm to the target’s friends and/or family. These behaviours include, but are not limited to, non-consensual interactions and communications (face-to-face, phone, email, social media); threatening or obscene gestures, surveillance, sending unsolicited gifts, “creeping” via social media/cyber-stalking and uttering threats.

Substance-facilitated sexual assault: The use of alcohol and/or drugs (prescription or non-prescription) by a perpetrator to control, overpower or subdue a target for purposes of sexual assault or attempted sexual assault.

Rights and Ethical Considerations

Conflict of Interest: A situation in which a person's personal or professional position bias hinders their official capacity or compromises the integrity of an official process.

Consent: is an ongoing, active, non-impaired, direct affirmation of a voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity. When consent is given, it is only given at that particular instant in time and cannot ever be assumed or extended to any other instances or additional kinds of sexual activity at any other time. It is the act of willingly agreeing to engage in specific sexual behaviour, and requires that a person is able to freely choose between two options: yes and no. There must be an understandable exchange of affirmative words which indicates a willingness to participate in mutually agreed upon sexual activity.

Furthermore:

Silence or non-communication must never be interpreted as consent and a person in a state of diminished judgment or impairment cannot consent.
A person is incapable of giving consent if they are asleep, unconscious or otherwise unable to communicate.
A person who has been threatened or coerced (i.e., is not agreeing voluntarily) into engaging in the sexual activity is not consenting to it.
A person who is drugged is unable to consent.
A person is usually unable to give consent when they are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
A person may be unable to give consent if they have a mental disability preventing them from fully understanding the sexual acts and their consequences.
The fact that consent was given in the past to a sexual or dating relationship never means that consent is deemed to exist for all future sexual activity.
A person can withdraw consent at any time during the course of a sexual encounter.
A person may not be capable of giving consent to a person in a position of trust, power or authority, such as, a faculty member engaging in a relationship with a student whom they teach, or an administrator in a relationship with anyone who reports to that position.
Consent cannot be given on behalf of another person.

It is the responsibility of the initiator of sexual activity to obtain clear and affirmative responses at all stages of sexual engagement. It is also the initiator’s responsibility to know if the person they are engaging with sexually is a minor.

Disclosure: The process of reporting an incident is deemed to be disclosure. A disclosure does not necessarily initiate a formal investigation process. If a Student or 3rd Party chooses to disclose anonymously or not pursue a formal investigation of an incident of sexual violence, sexual misconduct or gender-based violence, they are entitled to ask to discontinue the process and, if requested, access available personal supports and accommodations/considerations appropriate to their circumstances.

Positions of Power: In the context of a post-secondary institution, it must be noted that interactions (i.e., relations between students and instructors, tutors, employers, facilitators, etc.) that take advantage of positions of power over students are unacceptable and will not be tolerated at SSU.

Privacy: Privacy laws will be fully respected in the SSU process as the dignity of parties involved is paramount. The privacy of both Applicant and Respondent as well as any Witnesses is necessary throughout the process under this policy, and confidentiality will be provided to the extent possible.

1.5 Confidentiality

All information gathered from a Disclosure (see definitions in the following sections) will be kept confidential and will not be disclosed unless required under the following circumstances:

An individual is believed to be at serious risk of harming themself or others, or there is a serious risk to the safety of the wider SSU community;
Information is crucial to carrying out proper investigation and decision-making under this policy, e.g. legal counsel;
The requirement to provide the Respondent(s) with information on the Applicant’s allegations against them and of the Applicant’s request to pursue a formal investigation;
A Review Committee needs to consult confidentially with witnesses to corroborate facts required in the course of an investigation;
The investigation file is turned over to a 3rd party mediator;
Information is required to be disclosed by law or is requested for police reports or other litigation purposes.

Applicants, Respondents, Reporters, Investigators, witnesses or other interviewees must respect privacy provisions once a Formal Disclosure occurs. SSU does not believe that a non-disclosure agreement is appropriate if a resolution has been agreed between the parties. SSU will not release names to the public unless authorized or otherwise required by law.

There are three broad stages in SSU’s investigation process that may occur according to the needs and preferences of the Applicant.

1. Disclosure

a. Informal Reporting

b. Formal Report

2. Investigation and Review
3. Options and Processes for Resolution

SSU’s sexual and gender-based violence and sexual misconduct process applies to the following individuals:

● the Applicant is/was a member of SSU at the time of the alleged incident;
● the Respondent was a member of SSU at the time of the alleged incident;
● the Respondent is a member of the SSU community when the Formal Disclosure is filed.

A student who is also an employee who violates this policy may face disciplinary action as both a student and as an employee. If the Respondent leaves SSU, SSU has the option to either suspend or continue an investigation without the Respondent for purposes of documenting an event for future reference.

SSU may pursue a review without the approval or consent of an Applicant if it believes there are legitimate reasons to do so. Reasons might include: there is a risk to members of the SSU community; the Respondent is in a position of authority over the Applicant; or the Respondent has been involved in previous incidents covered by this policy that indicate a pattern of behaviour. Similarly, SSU is obligated to contact police and seek their advice if the complaint filed is of a serious criminal nature.

SSU may also accept anonymous Disclosure or Disclosure from a Reporter. However, normally, internal investigation would not proceed without the consent and participation of the potential Applicant (see limits of confidentiality as described in section 1.5).

If the Applicant or Respondent also wishes to seek legal advice, they may do so at their own expense.

3.1 Disclosure: Informal reporting and Formal Reporting
If you or anyone else is in immediate danger or in need of urgent care, please call 911 or the Sexual Violence NB Hotline: (506) 454-0437. (5PM - 8AM, 7 days/week).

SSU’s process for confidentially reporting an incident of sexual or gender-based violence or sexual misconduct is called “Disclosure.” Disclosure has two steps: the first step is an opportunity to informally, confidentially gather information, seek help, if necessary, and discuss options. The second step is to enter into a formal process of investigation. (Limits of confidentiality are discussed below.)

It is recognized that this may be a very difficult personal situation for the Applicant. The Dean of Students can help this person prepare a formal report. It can take considerable time for the effects of an assault to be fully recognized. There is no strict time to make a Disclosure, however SSU encourages potential complainants to come forward as soon as possible.

The Applicant may pause this process at any time. The Applicant also may withdraw a Disclosure at any time or to seek outside legal or other professional advice. If the Applicant chooses to withdraw a Disclosure, the formal process and investigation will cease, except in the case of a risk to any party’s safety as determined by the Dean of Students or President or if a pattern of behaviour has emerged.

The Dean of Students, in consultation with the President, has the authority to put in place any interim measures needed to protect the dignity and safety of the Applicant, any other parties involved, and the integrity of the investigation process. These range from class or term schedule accommodations or counselling to a ‘no contact’ directive.

If the Respondent is an employee of SSU, the Dean of Students will refer the matter to the President for appropriate interim action.

3.1.1. Informal Disclosure:
The Applicant might not be ready to formally disclose or want to enter into a formal investigative process, and could be looking to gather more information, seek help and guidance, or discuss options privately prior to entering a formal process. In-house options before submitting a formal report might include:

1. The Applicant may wish to seek information or assistance from the Dean of Students, other trusted faculty or staff members in the SSU community to clarify the SSU policy, process and options for proceeding.
2. The Dean of Students will provide resource material to any potential Applicant specific to the SSU context, as well as offer information on the personal support services available.
3. It is also possible to informally disclose anonymously or through a Reporter. Anonymous reporting, however, may limit SSU’s ability to investigate.
4. At this point, the Dean of Students will lay out various options and support any potential Applicant in deciding whether or not to proceed with a Formal Disclosure, which may involve process interactions with any potential Respondent(s).
5. Informal reporting does not necessarily initiate investigation, or notification to the Respondent or any other parties.

All of the above steps are considered a part of Informal Disclosure and would not automatically initiate the formal process, until the Applicant has been made aware of their options for proceeding and has decided to commence the Formal Disclosure process.

SSU is obligated to balance the preferences of the Applicant with the duty to protect the safety of the SSU community. If there is evidence or strong concern regarding the potential occurrence of criminal conduct, the Dean of Students or President is obligated to take official steps, and will either initiate a Formal Disclosure, and/or advise the Complainant to do so. This may include reporting the alleged incident to police authorities.

3.1.2. Formal Disclosure:
Formal Disclosure may expand to include the following steps:

1. This is done by filling out, signing and submitting the Sexual & Gender-Based Violence Reporting Form online, through the SSU website, which will be received by the Dean of Students or President. This report will include the following specific details:

a. Date, time, location and any corroborating evidence such as names of witness(es) to the event.
b. Name of the person or persons who allegedly perpetrated the incident, i.e. the Respondent.
c. Relevant documents such as photos, notes, texts or emails, etc.
d. A description of the relationship between the Applicant and Respondent or others named in the report, if any.
e. The Respondent’s classification status at SSU. i.e., a student, employee, faculty member, volunteer, board member, contractor or visitor.
f. Description of any alleged physical, emotional, psychological and practical impacts of the incident. Additional pages can be attached to the form.

2. Once submitted, a case file is officially opened and the Dean of Students will offer to meet the Applicant within 72 hours to review the details of the Formal Disclosure, discuss next steps in the process. The Dean of Students and Applicant will also discuss what redress or remedy the Applicant seeks and the options that are available under this Policy.
3. At the same time, a copy of the Formal Disclosure Form and accompanying materials will be provided to the Respondent with an offer to meet within 72 hours to review the allegations of the Applicant and brief the Respondent on next steps of the SSU process. A formal written statement in reply will also be requested from the Respondent which shall address the allegations made.
4. The Respondent will also be offered support services if required.
5. If the content of the Disclosure involves a student, the Principal will form a ‘Review Committee’ to include the Principal, Member of the Board of Governors, and a senior member of the faculty or staff, subject to any conflict of interest.
6. If the content of the Disclosure involves an employee, the Principal will form a ‘Review Committee’ to include the Principal, a Member of the Board of Governors, and a senior member of the faculty or staff, subject to conflict of interest.
7. The Applicant's agreement is sought to proceed with a formal investigation and review. It must be noted that an Applicant may not want to proceed, but if it is a serious allegation (e.g., potential harm to others or criminal), the investigation may need to proceed without the Applicant's permission. If the Disclosure suggests criminal activity, a report to the police authorities may be necessary.

SSU will provide resources and information on internal and external support services. Support services may include counselling, support groups and various academic or employment accommodations. The Dean of Students is available to arrange specific supports for students, including coordination of transportation to appointments or assistance in filing a report (either internal or to police).

SSU faculty and employees are informed of, and subject to, this policy through their employment agreements.

SSU will undertake annual campus awareness activities regarding consent and behavioural expectations and resources available to students or employees. As a part of this, annual orientation workshops will be held to spread awareness about consent, behavioural expectations and an overview of SSU's policy on sexual violence

1. The Review Committee is convened for the purpose of assembling the facts, assessing allegations and evidence, reaching a conclusion and making recommendations on any redress actions to be taken.
2. The Review Committee may conduct such an investigation, including conducting interviews of its Applicant, Respondent and potential Witnesses as it feels necessary or appropriate in the circumstances.
3. The Review Committee may seek outside legal advice as necessary.
4. If a Respondent chooses not to participate in the process, it is within the discretion of the Review Committee to proceed with an investigation regardless.
5. Should the Review Committee reach an impasse or upon request of either the Applicant and/or Respondent, a 3rd party mediator may be appointed by the Principal, with approval of the Board.
6. A Report is completed by the Review Committee.
7. The format of the Report will be as follows:

a. Details of the alleged incident and parties involved
b. A summary of the Applicant’s and Respondent’s positions
c. Summary of any 3rd party or documentary evidence
d. Summary of any interim measures put in place by the Principal, if any
e. Analysis and assessment of the circumstances and evidence
f. Conclusions
g. Recommendations for resolution (see section 5)

8. If the review results in recommendation of the expulsion of a student or in the termination of an employee, the Review Committee will immediately notify the Board of Governors and seek further consultation on resolution. The implementation of any other proposed recommendation or sanction shall be the responsibility of the Principal.
9. A summary of the Report will be provided to the Applicant and Respondent, including conclusions reached by the Review Committee and any resulting action taken by SSU.

This section outlines the range of resolution options available internally at SSU. It is up to the Review Committee to recommend the most appropriate measures for resolution. Generally, any internal action for resolution must be within SSU jurisdiction.

Interim measures may be necessary during the investigation, and the Principal is authorized to institute such measures.

While recognizing that all sexual and gender-based violence and sexual misconduct is damaging and that the impacts are contextual, resolution measures taken should be in accordance with the impact of the incident, within SSU’s jurisdiction. Below are the range of possible sanctions which can be imposed internally at SSU:

Student Respondent:

● Apology
● Receipt of impact statement, letter, or video from the Applicant
● Trespass notice or no-contact directive
● Informal mediation or facilitated discussion between parties (can be indirect, i.e. not face-to-face)
● Counselling
● Mandatory awareness training
● Revocation of certain privileges
● Accommodation to place the Respondent away from the Applicant
● Police report where safety is at risk or criminal behaviour is suspected
● Requirement that the Respondent withdraw from SSU temporarily
● Expulsion

Employee Respondent (including and in addition to the above measures, excluding Expulsion):

● Further investigation (i.e. to identity a pattern of behaviour)
● Formal warning and receipt of statement for future expectations
● Re-assignment
● Forfeiture of any performance or pay increase or promotion
● Request for resignation if a Disclosure is determined by the Suspension Review Committee to be founded. This will be communicated in writing to the Applicant and Respondent
● Suspension of employment for particular time period
● Termination of employment

No financial compensation by SSU is authorized under this policy.

Appeal: any requests for appeal should be made in writing to the Chair of the SSU Board.

SSU commits to keep itself informed of best practices and emerging research, policies and practices in this field. As this policy is reviewed and revised annually, any feedback or suggestions are welcome (please submit via the webform).

Sexual Violence New Brunswick (call, chat, text helpline)
Preventing and Responding to Sexual Violence in New Brunswick: A Framework"
A Provincial Vision for Consent Culture in Post-Secondary Education"
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Start by Believing to Improve Responses to Sexual Assault and Prevent Gender Bias" (EVAWI)
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'Definitions of Consent" (UFV)
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"Campus Sexual Violence: Guidelines for a Comprehensive Response"
"Survivor-Centered Approach (UN Women)
"Sexual Assault Statistics in Canada"
"Women Victims of Abuse Protocols" Government of Canada
startbybelieving.org
'Now You Know' campaign (NB-specific)
Break the Silence Nova Scotia
Virtual Knowledge Center to End Violence Against Women and Girls (UN)
Ending Violence Association of Canada
Criminal Law: Assault (Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick)

Sexual Misconduct