Note: Capitalized terms used in this document have the meaning assigned to them in Section 11, and within Policy These procedures apply to students. With respect to the adjudication of Complaints made under this policy, the scope includes incidents of Sexual Violence also see the definition in the Policy :. For clarity, the policy applies to University of Waterloo students on co-op terms.
In addition, and in cases where the Respondent is an employee of an external organization, the organization may have internal reporting procedures. Based out of main campus, the SVRCs are available to support students, staff and faculty on main campus, satellite campuses, and the affiliated institutions.
Accessing these supports and resources through the SVRCs does not initiate any formal action or an investigation. The SVRCs will provide individualized information, advice, and assistance. The support services that can be provided include:. In other words, making a Disclosure does not result in a Complaint being made and does not initiate an investigation or any other action by the University of Waterloo unless the University determines that an investigation is necessary, in accordance with Section 3.
The SVRCs may be compelled to disclose information in certain circumstances. See Section 6. Outcomes of the Risk Assessment process may include the following:. The University will conduct a Risk Assessment when an incident has been Disclosed or Reported with sufficient identifying information and where, as a result of a preliminary assessment of the circumstances underlying the Disclosure, the SVRC is of the view that a Risk Assessment is necessary.
In all situations where it is determined that a Risk Assessment or further investigation is necessary, the University will make the safety and anonymity of those involved a priority, and will provide the Complainant with timely updates during the investigation, and information about the outcome. Where a Respondent is aware that an investigation is occurring, they will hear results from the risk assessors; if not, they will hear from the SVRC if the assessment reveals any recommendations which affect them.
