High awareness about cultural difference
I mean the advisor, they should have the high awareness about cultural difference- about LGBT and things like that - so when they give advice it will be, you know, relevant and useful. Just like [...], if the advisor doesn't have enough information about cultural difference, they will give advice based on their perspective for all people, about Canadian culture, and it's just really different from the perspective of our culture
Recommendations
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Engage in activities to develop cultural responsiveness as it pertains to sexual violence prevention and response. Apply culturally responsive practices in these areas.
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Consider how a student's identities might affect their expectations and concerns when accessing supports following a sexual assault, or when involved in a sexual assault investigation.
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Engage with student leaders from diverse cultural backgrounds and genders when revising policy content and associated services. Ensure the concerns raised by these students are foregrounded in policy development and application.