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They wouldn’t want to be here; they want to go home

Participant 1: Yeah, like how does that stuff work when you're an international student? Like, are there additions for you because you're an international student, so your needs may be different from that of a Canadian student? Like, so [the other participants] were saying for their mental health, they wouldn't want to be here; they want to go home. Like, will the Mount pay for the ticket?
Participant 2: I doubt it.
Participant 1: Or can I take my classes online or something?

Recommendations

  • 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.

  • Use an app or other tool that allows students to anonymously ask questions about sexual violence and university policies against sexual violence.

  • When responding to a disclosure or report of sexual violence, highlight that students have the choice to involve support people of their choice, including friends or family members. Offer to reach out to support people if the student prefers. This applies to the victim/survivor or complainant and respondent.