Knowledge Centre
Courage to Act’s Knowledge Centre is a national repository of tools and toolkits to address gender-based violence at post-secondary institutions in Canada. These resources were created by our national network of student leaders, survivors, frontline workers, legal experts, union leaders, and post-secondary educators, staff and administrators.
4800
experts, advocates and stakeholders from across the country
70
cutting-edge evidence-based tools to support GBV intervention and prevention on campuses
One
national draft framework (report) to address and prevent GBV at post-secondary institutions
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Responding to Critical Incidents of Sexual Violence at Post-Secondary Institutions
Intervenir en cas d’incident critique lié à la violence sexuelle sur un campus
Accessing Campus Healthcare: A Workbook for Gender-based Violence Survivors
Violence genrée : un guide pour l’accès aux soins sur les campus
Promising Practices for Campus Healthcare Professionals Working with Gender-based Violence Survivors
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Record-Keeping Guidelines and Reflection Tool for Campus Gender-Based Violence Offices
Self-Audit Tool For Practitioners Who Work With People Who Have Caused Harm
Outil d’autoévaluation pour intervenir auprès de personnes ayant causé du tort
Creating a Bill of Rights for Complainants and Respondents During an Adjudication Process
Rédiger une déclaration énonçant les droits des parties dans un processus de plainte
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A Comprehensive Guide to Campus Gender-Based Violence Complaints: Strategies for Procedurally Fair, Trauma Informed Processes to Reduce Harm
Le traitement des plaintes de violence à caractère sexuel sur les campus: Guide synoptique pour l’équité procédurale,la prise en compte des traumatismes et la réduction des préjudices
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Education and Training Toolkit: Addressing and Preventing Gender-Based Violence at Post-Secondary Institutions
Chapter 3: Assess the Needs of your Campus Community (Worksheets)
Chapter 6: A Workbook for Campus Gender-based Violence Educators
La prévention de la violence fondée sur le le genre au sein des établissements d’enseignement postsecondaire: trousse pédagogique
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Unions, Collective Agreements, and Institutional Responses to Campus Sexual Violence
Navigating Power Dynamics and Boundaries as a Graduate Student
Tool #1: Strategies to Engage Post-Secondary Staff in the Prevention of Sexual Violence
Tool #2: Evaluation of Staff Engagement in Initiatives to Address Gender-Based Violence
Courage Catalysts: Creating Consent Culture on Campus (A Toolkit by Students, for Students)
Key Principles of Gender-Based Violence Investigations at PSIs: A Guide for Workplace Investigations
Supporting the Whole Campus Community: A Roadmap Tool for Working with People Who Have Caused Harm
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Taking Courageous Action: Recommendations and Resources for PSIs to Address GBV on Campus
National Database of Campus Sexual Violence Support and Prevention Offices
Solidarity, Collective Care & Sustainability: Responding to Gender-Based Violence (EN): Print version / Fillable PDF
Résistance à la violence fondée sur le sexe et le genre : solidarité, prendre-soin et persévérance
Resources For Gender Justice Advocates To Challenge Anti-Black Racism
Resources For Gender Justice Advocates To Challenge Anti-Asian Hate
PAST WEBINARS and skillshares
Visit the archives below to access recordings from past Courage to Act webinars and skillshares. Experts including students organizers, educators, frontline workers, staff, administrators, union leaders, and survivor-led groups share emerging issues, innovative program and policy interventions, and promising practices to better address and prevent gender-based violence at post-secondary institutions in Canada.
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Courage, Knowledge, Action
Watch recordings of past webinars here. Listen to community experts including students organizers, educators, frontline workers and survivor-led groups share promising practices to address and prevent gender-based violence at post-secondary institutions in Canada.
Webinar #1: Courage to Act: An Introduction to the National Framework to Address and Prevent Gender-based Violence at Post-Secondary Institutions in Canada
Presented By: Farrah Khan, CJ Rowe and Robyn Bidgood
Date & Time: February 12, 2020 | 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
Webinar #2: Courage to Act: An Introduction to the National Framework to Address and Prevent Gender-based Violence at Post-Secondary Institutions in Canada
Presented By: Carol Bilson
Date & Time: March 25, 2020 | 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
Webinar #3: A Primer on Interim Measures in Sexual Violence Cases at Post-Secondary Institutions
Presented By: Karen Busby and Joanna Birenbaum
Date & Time: April 22, 2020 | 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
Webinaire #4 : Le Courage d’Agir : Une introduction au cadre national pour prévenir et contrer la violence fondée sur le genre
Présenté par : Andréanne St-Gelais
Date et heure : Mercredi le 6 mai 2020 | 13h00 à 14h00 (HNE)
Webinar #5: Creating Inclusive Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Support with International Students
Presented By: Melanie Crudgington and Kate Parnell
Date & Time: June 24, 2020 | 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
Webinar #6: Anti-Colonial Approaches to Addressing GBV with Indigenous Communities
Presented By: Courtney Skye
Date & Time: July 22, 2020 | 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
Webinar #7: “The Trouble with Girls in the Lab”: The Unacceptable Costs of GBV in Science
Presented By: Dr. Imogen Coe
Date & Time: August 19, 2020 | 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
Webinar #8: Making Outcome Decisions: Legal, Institutional and Other Factors to Consider
Presented By: Karen Busby, Joanna Birenbaum, Deborah Eerkes and Zanab Jafry
Date & Time: September 25, 2020 | 1:00-2:30 PM (EST)
Webinar #9: Engaging Men to Address and Prevent Gender-Based Violence on Campus
Presented By: Dr. Jesmen Mendoza and Dr. Emily Colpitts
Date & Time: October 21, 2020 | 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
Webinaire #10 : Les relations saines et égalitaires
Présenté par : Isabelle Arcoite
Date et heure : Mercredi le 4 novembre 2020 | 13h00 à 14h00 (HNE)
Webinaire #11 : Comprendre et contrer les multiples formes de violence à caractère sexuel vécues dans un contexte d’enseignement supérieur Présenté par : Sandrine Ricci
Date et heure : Jeudi le 19 novembre 2020 | 13h00 à 14h00 (HNE)
Webinar #12: Why Create Black Survivor Spaces on Campus?
Presented By: Vatineh Magaji and Casandra Fullwood
Date & Time: November 20, 2020 | 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
Webinaire #13 : Les violences fondées sur le genre dans un contexte de diversité culturelle
Présenté par : Ihssane Fethi
Date et heure : Vendredi, le 4 décembre 2020 | 13h00 à 14h00 (HNE)
Webinaire #14 : Violence sexuelle en milieu d’enseignement supérieur et diversité sexuelle et de genre : réalités et enjeux de prévention et d’intervention
Présenté par : Geneviève Paquette, P.h. D., ps. éd.
Date et heure : Jeudi, le 17 décembre 2020 | 13h00 à 14h00 (HNE)
Webinar #15: Unique Issues in Unionized Environments
Presented By : Esi Codjoe and Dr. Brenda Austin-Smith in collaboration with Chandra Pasma
Date and time : January 27, 2021 | 1:00-2:15 PM (EST)
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National Skillshare Series #1: Courage to Act National Skillshare Series Launch with foreword by The Honourable Maryam Monsef (Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development) and Keynote by Eternity Martis
Date and time: January 13, 2021 | 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
National Skillshare Series #2: Educators Community of Practice
Date and time: February 24th, 2021 | 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
Tool: “Navigating Power Dynamics and Boundaries as a Graduate Student” Peer-Facilitated Workshop
National Skillshare Series #3: Complaints Processes Community of Practice
Date and time: February 24th, 2021 | 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
Tool: Learning Hub
National Skillshare Series #4: Engaging Men on Campus Community of Practice
Date and time: March 10th, 2021 | 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
Tool: Pathways for Engagement: Institutional and Program-level Considerations to Engage Men and Prevent Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence on Post Secondary Campuses
National Skillshare Series #5: Towards a Justice that Heals Community of Practice
Date and time: March 24th, 2021 | 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
Tool: Essential Elements for Non-Punitive Accountability: a Workbook for Understanding Alternative Responses to Campus Gender-Based Violence
National Skillshare Series #6: Working with People Who Have Caused Harm Community of Practice
Date and time: April 7th, 2021 | 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
Tool: Supporting the Whole Campus Community: A Roadmap Tool for Working with People Who Have Caused Harm
National Skillshare Series #7: Work Community of Practice
Date and time: April 21st, 2021 | 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
Tool: Principles of Gender-Based Violence Investigations at Post-Secondary Institutions: A Comprehensive Guide for Workplace Investigations
Congrès de partage des compétences #8 : Communauté de pratique francophone
Date et heure : 21 avril 2021 | 13h00 à 14h00 (HNE)
Outils : Rapport détaillé, guide de stratégies et outil d’évaluation pour susciter la mobilisation du personnel des établissements d’enseignement postsecondaire en matière de prévention des violences sexuelles et genrées
Congrès de partage des compétences #9 : Conversation avec Melissa Mollen Dupuis
Date et heure : 19 mai 2021 | 13h00 à 14h00 (HNE)
National Skillshare Series #10: Courage to Act National Skillshare Series Keynote Speaker Melissa Mollen Dupuis
Date and Time: May 19th, 2021 | 1:00-2:00 pm (EST)
National Skillshare Series #11: Student Organizer Community of Practice
Date and time: June 9th, 2021 | 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
Tool: Courage Catalysts: Creating Consent Culture on Campus
National Skillshare Series #12: International Student Community of Practice
Date and time: June 23rd, 2021 | 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
Tool: Frequently Asked Questions
National Skillshare Series #13: Frontline GBV Campus Workers Community of Practice
Date and time: July 7th, 2021 | 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
Tool: Response to Disclosures and Support for People Affected by Gender-Based Violence at Post-Secondary Institutions in Canada: Evaluation Framework
National Skillshare Series #14: Workshop with Vikki Reynolds & What’s Next for the Courage to Act Project
Date and time: August 18th, 2021 | 1:00-3:00 PM (EST)
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National Skillshare Series #15: Toolkit Launch: A Comprehensive Guide to Campus Gender Based Violence Complaints
Date and time: November 23rd, 2021 | 1:00-2:30 PM (EST)
National Skillshare Series #16: Toolkit Launch: Education and Training Toolkit
Date and time: January 18, 2022 | 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
National Skillshare Series #17: Introduction to the Foundational Standards for Campus Gender-Based Violence Complaints
Date and time: February 2nd, 2022 | 1:00-2:00 PM (EST)
National Skillshare Series #18: Deep Dive into Harm Reduction Strategies
Date and time: March 10, 2022 | 1:00-3:00 PM (EST)
National Skillshare Series #19: Strategies for Procedurally Fair, Trauma-Informed GBV Complaint Intake to Reduce Harm
Date and time: April 13, 2022 | 1:00-2:30 PM (EST)
We Build Consent: Student Leaders on Critical Action needed for Safer Communities
Date and time: September 22, 2022 | 11:30 AM (EDT)
National Skillshare Series #20: Strategies for Procedurally Fair, Trauma-Informed Interim Measures to Reduce Harm
Date and time: October 12th, 1:00-2:30pm ET
National Skillshare Series #21: Protocols to Effectively Respond to Campus Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
Date and time: January 25th
National Skillshare Series #22: Responding to Critical Incidents of Sexual Violence at Post-Secondary Institutions
Date and time: January 11th
National Skillshare Series #23: Deep Dive: Strategies for Procedurally Fair, Trauma-Informed GBV Complaint Investigations to Reduce Harm
Date and time: Feburuary 22nd
National Skillshare Series #24: Deep Dive: Strategies for Procedurally Fair, Trauma-Informed GBV Complaint Adjudication and Appeals
Date and time: April 12th
National Skillshare Series #25: Trauma-Informed Care on Campus: A Guide for Gender-based Violence Survivors & Health-care Providers
Presented By : Farrah Khan, Hilary Swan, Amal Elmi and Laura Murray
Date and time : April 19, 2023 | 1:00 PM (EST)
National Skillshare Series #26: Use the Right Words: Guidelines for Reporting on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Canada
Presented By : Farrah Khan, Adrianna Snow, Robyn Doolittle, Alyshah Hasham, and Shannon Giannitsopoulou
Date and time : May 17, 2023 | 1:00 PM (EST)
National Skillshare Series #27: Use the Right Words: Guidelines for Reporting on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in CanadaAccountability
Presented By : Farrah Khan, Aubrianna Snow, Robyn Doolittle, Alyshah Hasham, and Shannon
Date and time : May 17, 2023 | 1:00 PM (EST)
National Skillshare Series #28: We Can Do Better: Working with Survivors & People who have Caused Harm for Meaningful Accountability
Presented By : Sarah Wolgemuth
Date and time : May 24, 2023 | 1:00 PM (EST)
National Skillshare Series #29: Sexual Harassment in Experiential Learning: A Price Students Shouldn’t Have to Pay
Presented By : Farrah Khan, Britney De Costa Andréanne St-Gelais
Date and time : August 17, 2023 | 1:00 PM (EST)
National Skillshare Series #30: Using Gender-Based Violence Community Risk Assessments to Make Campuses Safer
Presented By : Farrah Khan, Dr. Jesmen Mendoza, Dr. Sandy Ju
Date and time : September 25, 2023 | 1:00 PM (EST)
Read the Report
The Courage to Act: Developing a National draft Framework to Address and Prevent Gender-Based Violence at Post-Secondary Institutions in Canada report captures promising practices, key policy areas, and prevention plans as the foundation of a framework to address and prevent gender-based violence at post-secondary institutions in Canada.
Developed in collaboration with community stakeholders from across Canada during 30+ Listening and Learning Sessions, this Framework builds on the crucial work—led by students, staff, faculty, academics and community organizers—already being done on campuses and in communities to address sexual violence, while expanding the scope to more broadly include gender-based violence.
A Note on Toolkit Usage
We hope these resources will be valuable to those seeking to address and prevent campus gender-based violence. As these are evolving documents, they may not capture the full complexity of the subject matter. The information provided does not constitute legal advice, and is not intended to be prescriptive. It should be considered a supplement to existing expertise, experience, and credentials; not a replacement for them.
We encourage readers to seek out training, education, and professional development opportunities in relevant areas to enhance their knowledge and sustained engagement with this work.
Accessibility Statement
The Courage to Act project strives to create resources that are free, open, and accessible to all. This is a work in progress: we are continually identifying barriers to accessibility in our resources and online presence, and building our capacity to mitigate them.
Our resources have been designed, as much as possible, with accessibility in mind. Headings and formatting are designed to be compatible with screen-reader technology, information is not conveyed by colour alone, font size is to the recommended minimum, and content can be zoomed to 200%.
We are always looking for more ways to improve. If you have problems accessing something, please email operations@couragetoact.ca.
Glossary
This glossary was created within the context of addressing campus gender-based violence. We recognize many of these terms are broad, and will continuously evolve and expand as this work grows. All tools and resources created through the Courage to Act project use the definitions in this glossary.
Guiding Principles
The resources housed in Courage to Act’s Knowledge Centre have been created and reviewed by leading experts and advocates from across the country. Together, these resources will inform, harmonize and strengthen efforts to address and prevent gender-based violence at post-secondary institutions in Canada. All resources developed through the Courage to Act project are guided by these ten principles:
