Sexual Violence Support Resources
Regardless of when or where the sexual violence occurred, you can access NLC’s support through the Learning Support Office, Campus Security, Director of Student Services, and more. Review the Sexual Violence Support Resources document or for more information about in community supports for survivors of sexual violence click here.
If you are witnessing an act of sexual violence on campus or if there is a immediate risk to safety of any member of the college community call 911 immediately and then notify NLC’s Campus Security (Dawson Creek (250) 784-8202 or Fort St. John at (250) 261-4119.
How can the Learning Support Office help?
- Our staff can help you connect with on and off campus resources as needed.
- We can offer help understanding if academic concessions might be an option.
- We can help provide you information on disclosure vs reporting options and help you access these options.
- We can help you understand your rights and help you create a personalized safety plan.
- We can also provide support and advice to students who have been accused of causing harm.
We can connect you to free, confidential support through the Guard Me Student Support program. Those who have witnessed sexual violence or who are providing support to someone else can also access the GuardMe Student Support Program.
All NLC students can access this 24/7 support for free.
Download the TELUS Health Student Support app (Apple store/Google Play), Call at 1-844-451-9700, or visit the website.
Contact Learning Support
By Phone:
- 250-782-5251 ext. 1280 or 250-219-3496 (Dawson Creek/Chetwynd/Tumbler Ridge/Online)
- 250-785-6981 ext. 2005 or 250-261-4930 (Fort St. John/Fort Nelson/Online students)
By Email:
By booking an appointment:
Know your Reporting Options!
What are the different ways to share an experience of sexual violence—and when might I choose them?
At NLC, we recognize that every person impacted by sexual violence has unique needs. You are in control of how much you share, who you tell, and what happens next.
Anonymous Report—a report submitted via NLC’s secure anonymous report form, that allows a survivor to describe what happened without identifying oneself. A survivor can submit an anonymous report and later choose to submit an actionable complaint. When the college receives an anonymous report they will use the information to create safer spaces for employees and students. Note: when submitting an anonymous report online NLC will not be able to follow up with you directly or take action against the other person.
You can still speak with Learn Support about supports virtually, over the phone or via email. Be sure to use a non-NLC, non-identifying email account when emailing learningsupport@nlc.bc.ca, or when calling the office at 1-250-782-5251 – be sure to do so from a blocked number.
Disclosure Complaint— a complaint of sexual misconduct involving a student about which a survivor provides information, to someone they trust at NLC, about their experience in order to get support. A survivor may choose this option if they are not ready to or don’t want to make an actionable report, or if they want to be heard and believed with no pressure to take further action. An NLC staff member will assist you in connecting with support resources through the Learning Support Office. When a Learning Support Specialist hears a disclosure complaint they will not ask for the respondents name, and no investigation will begin, rather the Learning Support Team will be able to talk to the survivor about the different avenues for reporting and submitting a complaint so that a survivor can make an informed decision. A disclosure will not result in an investigation by the college, unless there is an immediate or compelling threat to the safety of the individual or other members of the community.
Actionable Complaint— a complaint of sexual misconduct involving a student about which the survivor requests the College to take action. Submitting an actionable complaint initiates the formal complaint process under the college’s Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy. This could lead to an investigation and possible disciplinary action. You might choose this if you are feeling ready and safe to participate in an investigation process. The college will follow clear procedures that respect fairness, confidentiality, and your safety. For full details about the investigation procedures refer to the Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy (A-5.18)
Reporting Options outside of NLC:
Police Report—a survivor can choose to report to the police as well as to NLC. Should a police investigation occur that process will be separate from NLC’s policy investigation. To make a police report contact your local police department or Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) office.
Third Party Report—an adult survivor of sexual violence in BC may want to make a report to police but may want to do so anonymously. This is an option through third party reporting and can be completed with a Community Based Victim Services (CBVS) worker. A CBVS worker will review non-NLC options with the survivor including legal ones. Survivors can then choose to report to police, not report to police or complete a Third Party Report. The Third Party Report is an anonymous way for survivors to report their sexual assault to police through a CBVS worker as well as get support. if police believe there is enough information about the sexual assault for further investigation, they may reach out to the CBVS worker and ask them to reach out to the survivor to see if the survivor is interested in speaking to police directly and making a report. This provides the survivor choice and control over the process. To find a Community Based Victim Services worker in your community visit the BC government Victim Services and Violence and Against Women Program Directory and enter your community name.