York released the first security bulletin of the fall semester last week, indicating a sexual assault had occurred in the Village community, south of the Keele campus.
The survivor met the suspect and, at his invitation, attended a residence in the Village. She indicated to York Security Services this was where she was sexually assaulted.
[su_quote]“The survivor sustained injuries and sought medical attention,” reads the security bulletin.[/su_quote]
Toronto Police Service was notified and there is currently no description of the suspect released.
Joanne Rider, York media, confirmed the survivor is a York student.
Moreover, the Canadian Federation of Students says many on-campus sexual assaults happen during the first eight weeks of classes, and in residential areas.
Accordingly, the Centre for Human Rights launched a “Did You Know” awareness campaign to offer training and information on sexual assault and gender-based violence awareness and prevention for residents and staff in the residences.
The York Federation of Students is working with community services groups on the issue of sexual violence, and are working on individual protocols that will support York’s existing sexual assault policy.
President Mamdouh Shoukri issued a statement on campus safety this week, stating, “As recent safety-related threats and incidents on or near university campuses in Toronto underscore, the safety of our campus communities is paramount, and we must do all that we can to bring an end to violence and discrimination of all forms.”
York has also been coordinating with TPS and the UofT campus police regarding online threats being made toward female students.
CUPE 3903, representing York contract faculty, teaching assistants, graduate assistants, and research assistants, have since released a statement concerning threats targeting female academics.
Ryan Moore, News Editor; with files from Alex Kvaskov, Assistant News Editor
Featured image courtesy of Michael Zusev, Photo Editor
