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The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SVPRO) and the Office of EDI-R jointly launched a new centralized intake form to enhance and streamline support for the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ community. Available through both the SVPRO and EDI-R websites, the intake form simplifies the process for individuals seeking direct service, consultation, education and training, or support with reviewing programs and policies through an equitable lens. It serves as a single, secure access point that allows users to request services in a way that is efficient, accessible, and confidential.

This intake form is part of the University’s implementation of Simplicity Advocate, a user-friendly, secure case management system designed specifically for higher education institutions. The system supports the effective management of student concerns, issues, and well-being, while prioritizing privacy and data protection. Submitted intake forms are only accessible to a limited group of staff managing the intake process, ensuring that all personal information is handled with strict confidentiality and care

The launch of this tool represents a significant step forward in providing more seamless, inclusive, and coordinated support across campus. It allows our teams to collect key information upfront, enabling faster and more targeted responses to community needs, while also helping to identify emerging trends and systemic issues. In the 2024–25 period, the Office of EDI-R received 240+ intake requests, reflecting a strong and growing engagement from campus community members.

Of these requests, 43% related to discrimination, 25% involved education and training, and 19% were focused on reviewing policies, programs, or services from an equitable perspective. The remaining requests were connected to outreach and community-building initiatives. Intake requests were submitted by individuals from a range of campus roles including staff, students, faculty, alumni, and community members.

If you or someone you know is seeking support, consultation, or equity-related services, we encourage you to complete our Intake Form. Your voice matters, and we’re here to support you. 

In 2024-25, a response process was developed to meet the growing need for coordinated, compassionate support for individuals who experience discrimination on campus. With 92 intake submissions received this year, each reflecting an individual’s lived experience of ableism, antisemitism, homophobia, islamophobia, racism, sexism, xenophobia or other forms of identity-based harm, this new process ensures timely follow-up, appropriate referrals, and meaningful intervention. It also helps to reduce the burden often placed on individuals who are navigating complex institutional systems after experiencing harm.   

This trauma-informed and client-centered response process is not investigative in nature. Instead, it centers the individual’s experience, goals, and desired outcomes, providing them with tailored supports and connections to relevant resources on and off campus. This process is grounded in principles of care, respect and autonomy and aligns with the , university policies, and privacy legislation.

Here’s how it works:

• Intake: Individuals seeking support can reach out through the Office of EDI-R’s online Intake Form. A Specialist will follow up within two business days to begin the intake process. Every submission is thoughtfully reviewed to understand the nature of the concern and connect the individual with the most appropriate support within and/or outside the EDI-R team. While anonymous submissions are welcomed and recorded, follow-up is only possible when contact information is provided. If a request falls outside the scope of the office, and with the individual’s consent, a warm referral is offered to the campus service best equipped to assist.
• Consultation and Support: Specialists take the time to meet with individuals to better understand their concerns, the context surrounding them, and what outcomes they hope to achieve. These conversations are grounded in care, confidentiality, and consent. No action is taken without the individual’s clear agreement, unless there is a safety concern. When issues involve discrimination, specialists walk through the available options, including those outlined in Policy 33. Individuals are also connected with the appropriate services or decision-makers through warm referrals, so they are well supported in navigating the university systems.
• Tailored Interventions and Follow Up: In collaboration with the individual, specialists take next steps that align with their needs and goals. This might include sharing relevant educational resources, reviewing policies or practices, or working alongside campus or community partners. Each response is carefully considered and thoughtfully tailored to reflect the unique context of the situation.

All interactions are documented in a secure case management system, with records handled in line with legal and institutional requirements.

Data collected in 2024-25 highlights the range and complexity of concerns brought forward:

• Most reports (64%) came from individuals directly experiencing discrimination or harassment.
• Others are submitted by those supporting someone else (9%) or raising concerns about broader incidents or environments of harm (26%).
• Students made up nearly half (49%) of all disclosures, followed by staff (23%) and faculty (17%).
• Individuals identified as causing harm included peers, instructors, colleagues, managers, and in some cases, unknown persons.

This data reinforces what many already know – that discrimination can show up in many forms and across all areas of campus. That’s why our team takes the time to understand each situation fully and responds with empathy, care, and thoughtful guidance.

If you are looking for support or would like to speak with someone from our team, please complete our intake form here.