Sexual violence in HE: Quebec to spend CA$54 million

CBC News 15 February 2023

Jennifer Drummond opened the Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) at Concordia University in 2013, the Montreal university’s one-stop shop for victims of sexual violence. She says she’s had to rely on a very small team of only five employees and volunteers to operate. Now, with Quebec planning to spend CA$54 million (US$40 million) over five years to prevent and counter sexual violence in higher education establishments, she says she hopes the centre will be able to help more people, writes Erika Morris for CBC News.

“Any kind of additional funding in this area is very needed,” she said. “I’ve been able to see how helpful that is for survivors, to have that one dedicated resource to support them.”

The SARC offers counselling, teaches safety measures, organises academic accommodation and provides accompaniment to internal and external resources. That includes bringing survivors to the hospital, police station and helping them navigate the courts. “It’s really important to have something like that set up and I’m excited to hear that there’s this funding that’s going to allow this in other locations,” said Drummond.
Full report on the CBC News site

Receive UWN's free weekly e-newsletters

A new global university ranking with an ethical mission

Aftab Dean

A new university ranking system aims to serve as a catalyst for positive transformation in higher education, ensuring that universities create an environment grounded in integrity and sustainability that inspires and supports students and staff in the development of novel solutions to global challenges.

Promoted by Globethics.net.

SDG progress report launches university into new territory

University of Pretoria staff

In the publication of its first progress report on its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals, the University of Pretoria is navigating new territory at the same time as it is acknowledging its clear stewardship role in protecting the environment and biodiversity.

Promoted by the University of Pretoria.

Researchers in the UAE tackle water scarcity at its core

UAE University staff

Water scarcity has long been an issue in countries such as the United Arab Emirates. But the country’s National Water and Energy Center, based at the United Arab Emirates University, is providing solutions for the efficient exploration, development, use, storage and sustainability of the precious resource.

Promoted by United Arab Emirates University.