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The sexualized violence advisor, Lyndsay Anderson (lyndsay.anderson@dal.ca), is trained to help individuals who have experienced sexualized violence.

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• Offers confidential support

• Offers crisis intervention

• Liaises with medical/legal/police services as needed

• Coordinates safety plans with Security Services

• Refers complainants to counselling and ongoing support

• Advises complainants on possible accommodations and processes outlined in the Sexualized Violence Policy,

• Consult and liaise with Security Services, Student Health & Wellness, Advising & Access Services, as well as the Vice-Provost Student Affairs, and the Assistant Vice-President Human Resources, as appropriate

• Provides other consultation and case management services (including incident logging)

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HRES is currently operating via a blended service model (email, telephone, Microsoft Teams and in-person meetings); in-person appointments are available. The sexualized violence advisor will be flexible in terms of meeting with complainants, including virtual meetings and meetings at alternate locations on campus at the request of the complainant.

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Please call 902-494-6672 or email HRES@dal.ca to schedule a meeting with an advisor.

Below is a non-exhaustive list of resources related to sexualized violence that may be useful.

We will continue to add to this list as we become aware of more useful resources available. If you have resources that you would like to add to this collection, please email us at hres@dal.ca.

• Human Rights & Equity Services Lyndsay Anderson, advisor, sexualized violence (Lyndsay.Anderson@dal.ca)

• Security Services

• DalSAFE is a mobile app providing quick and easy access to Security Services including Text to Dispatch, Safe Walk, Mobile BlueLight, campus maps, and many other resources to enhance personal safety.

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• AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Student Health & Wellness Centre (for students)

• (The Survivor Support Centre and Survivor Support Line will be closed until the end of the semester.)

• Ombudsperson (independent and impartial support)

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• Union or employee group (for employees)

• (provides up to 12 individual counselling sessions for those impacted by sexual violence; free of charge.)

• (currently accepting intakes for individual counselling for a range of issues; most services are free)

• (free counselling for men who experienced sexual assault)

• Self-CompassionÌý

• Engaging in healthy friendships/relationships

• Meditating or practicing other relaxation techniques

• Finding humor (anything that makes you smile/laugh)

• Taking up hobbies (e.g., reading, singing, painting, etc.)

• Reading self-help books

• Getting enough sleep

• Eating nutritiously

• Taking time to yourself

• Being physically active/exercising

• Spending time with pets or animals

• Spirituality (for some)