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If I report this lecturer he is going to fail me

You are absolutely right, people should be able to say what happened to them without the fear of what's going to happen to them. Let's say for instance, that [unclear] - the students should not have fear they will fear this course - so if I report this lecturer, he is going to fail me - no.

Recommendations

  • If no such statement exists, encourage development of an official statement prohibiting and clearly outlining consequences for retaliation against complainants. Highlight this statement in information and awareness materials and sessions.

  • Offer information about university responses to sexual assault allegations against faculty members, as provided for by faculty collective agreements.