Safety & Security
UFV is committed to providing a safe, respectful learning and working environment. If you have experienced or witnessed sexualized violence, you have options for reporting and accessing support.
You are not required to report to receive support. Information below outlines reporting options, what information may be requested, and what to expect after a report is submitted.
If you are a student and you have experienced sexual violence or disruptive behaviours within the UFV community, please visit the Safe Student Community website. It provides information and reporting forms that will help you access support quickly.
UFV students, staff, and faculty can use the Sexualized Violence Complaint form to share about an incident.
All submitted reports are first reviewed by the Director, Safety and Security, who will then forward your report to the appropriate department for follow-up. All submitted reports will remain confidential throughout the process. Complaints involving students will be sent to the Student Rights & Responsibilities Office (SRRO) and those involving employees will be sent to Human Resources (HR).
You don't have to go through this alone. Support is available 24/7.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 (or 9-911 from a UFV phone).
The Sexualized Violence Complaint form is an initial intake form. You may be asked to share additional information later by the responding office.
When completing the form, please include a brief description of:
You can share as much or as little detail as you are comfortable with.
Submitting an incident report is crucial. It’s a way to capture the details of an incident while they’re still fresh in everyone’s mind. A report allows the Safety & Security team to investigate, follow up, and prevent future incidents. If you need time off, compensation, or accommodations after the incident, the report will help support your claim.
When you submit an incident report, it will be kept confidential and reviewed first by Safety & Security, then directed either to the Student Rights & Responsibilities Office (SRRO) or HR as appropriate.
In the case of injuries requiring medical attention, the EHS Manager or a Health & Disability coordinator will contact you to support you.
Certain incidents require investigation to prevent recurrence. Expect follow-up communication acknowledging that your complaint is received. You might also be asked to meet to discuss the complaint.
You don’t have to do this alone. We know making a complaint can be a challenging experience, and we are here to support you. To connect with support or access more information before submitting, see the below resources:
For students
For faculty and staff
If you need urgent support
What is sexualized violence?
Sexualized violence includes any nonconsensual, unwanted, or coercive sexual activity or behaviour. There are many different forms of sexualized violence, including but not limited to:
For detailed definitions and further examples, see UFV’s Policy 236 – Prevention, Education and Response to Sexualized Violence.
What are the additional steps if the incident is serious?
A serious incident might involve a major injury or death, a fire or explosion that had the potential to harm people, a structural or equipment collapse, or the major release of a hazardous substance. In the event of a serious injury, call for appropriate emergency services, then notify security so they can secure the scene. Security is to notify the Safety & Security department immediately who will notify WorkSafeBC as necessary.
Steps for supervisors:
Who do I contact if I need help?
Please contact ehs@ufv.ca with any questions.
Additional resources
Call 911 in emergencies
(9-911 from a UFV phone)
First aid:
1-855-282-7770
(local 7770)
Security:
1-855-239-7654
(local 7654)