The IO’s Role
The IO responds to reports under UBC’s Sexual Misconduct Policy (SC17). If we have jurisdiction to investigate a report, we can respond by investigating or facilitating an adaptive resolution process.
Disclosures vs. Reports
The Sexual Misconduct Policy creates a distinction between a disclosure and a report.
A disclosure is sharing an experience of sexual misconduct with any UBC community member. Any student, faculty, or staff member could receive a disclosure and should refer that person to SVPRO or SASC for support with physical and mental health, interim academic or employment accommodations, housing, safety planning, reporting options and more.
A report is a formal, written complaint of sexual misconduct made through the IO’s online report form. A report is necessary to trigger an investigation or adaptive resolution process.
Sexual Misconduct Investigations Process
Sexualized Violence Support
SVPRO (Vancouver & Okanagan)
The Sexualized Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) is a confidential support office for anyone who has experienced or been impacted by sexual or gender-based violence. They can provide information, support and referrals in the following areas: UBC investigations, medical care, mental health, legal, academic, financial, housing, identity-specific resources, community resources.
You can contact SVPRO at:
SASC (Vancouver)
The AMS Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC) provides free and confidential sexual assault services on campus including emotional support, crisis intervention, safety planning, advocacy and accompaniments (hospital, police, advisors, Centre for Accessibility, academic concessions, workplace accommodations, etc), and support groups to people of all genders and identities.
You can contact the SASC at:
AMS SASC
604-827-5180