What is Project Lighthouse?
Project Lighthouse aims to shine a light on the topic of sexual violence and help you navigate healthy sexual relationships. Through compassion, education, and awareness, this initiative aims to reduce sexual violence at Algonquin College and support survivors of sexual violence.
Look for events and programming on campus to get involved. You can also view a list of on- and off-campus supports at the Ottawa, Pembroke, and Perth campuses.
Statement from the President
Algonquin College values respect for all individuals, civility, diversity, equality, and freedom. The College is committed to maintaining a health and safe learning, living, social, recreational, and working environment. We are committed to maintaining a campus free of discrimination and harassment, and strive to foster an atmosphere of healthy attitudes and behaviours towards sexuality, sex, and gender roles. The College will not tolerate behaviour that contributes to a hostile and inequitable learning and working environment. We take seriously our commitment to supporting those who experience sexual violence, and we work diligently on campus and with community partners on programs, policies, and resources to ensure that our campus remains free from sexual violence.
This website provides quick access to the information contained in the College’s Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Policy and Protocol. The Policy and Protocol provides procedures and resources to support individuals and groups who may be directly or indirectly involved in working with persons who have experienced sexual violence.
I urge all members of the College community to review the Policy and Protocol to learn about options and resources available to those who require support or who wish to support others. Please help ensure that the College remains a safe and positive space where members of the College community feel able to work, learn, and express themselves in a safe environment and that we continue to foster an environment that upholds human equality.
Know Your Rights
All members of the Algonquin College community have a right to work, study, and socialize in an environment that is free from any form of sexual violence, including (but not limited to) sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, indecent exposure, and/or voyeurism.
Sexual assault and sexual violence are unacceptable and will not be tolerated on the campuses of Algonquin College. We are committed to challenging and preventing sexual violence and creating a safe space for all members of the Algonquin College community. Algonquin College has created a clear and powerful directive outlining the rights and responsibilities of all members of the College community with respect to Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence.