Sexual Misconduct Policy

Create Career College is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where all students and members of the college community are free from sexual misconduct, including sexualized violence. The college has a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of sexual misconduct.

This policy outlines our commitment to:

Prevent sexual misconduct through education and awareness,
Provide clear procedures for reporting and responding to incidents, and
Support affected individuals with compassion, fairness, and confidentiality.

1. Definition of Sexual Misconduct

Sexual misconduct includes any unwelcome sexual behavior that occurs without consent and may be physical or psychological in nature. It targets an individual’s sexuality, gender identity, or gender expression. This includes, but is not limited to:

Sexual assault: Non-consensual sexual touching or threat of such touching.
Sexual harassment: Unwelcome sexual comments, gestures, or actions that impact an individual’s learning or working environment.
Stalking and cyberstalking: Repeated, unwanted contact that causes fear for safety.
Indecent exposure: Exposing oneself or coercing another to expose themselves without consent.
Voyeurism: Observing or recording others in private settings without their consent.

Distribution of explicit images: Sharing intimate images or recordings without the individual’s consent.

2. Prevention and Education

Create Career College is committed to:

Promoting awareness and understanding of sexual misconduct through educational programming,
Providing access to information on rights, responsibilities, and available resources,
Offering training to staff and students to recognize, prevent, and respond to sexual misconduct.

3. Complaint and Report Procedures

Making a Complaint

A complaint is made when a student discloses that they have experienced sexual misconduct and seeks action or resolution. Complaints may be made in writing to the designated contact:

Student Support Officer
Name: Jun Liang
Email: [email protected]

Making a Report

A report is when information about an incident of sexual misconduct is brought forward, regardless of whether the affected student chooses to proceed with a complaint.

Reports can also be submitted to the same designated officer above.

Response to Complaints and Reports

All complaints and reports will be handled with sensitivity, confidentiality, and timeliness.
The College will conduct an appropriate review or investigation, respecting the wishes of the individual involved wherever possible.
Interim measures may be taken to protect the student and campus community.
Disciplinary action may be taken if allegations are substantiated.
Students will be informed of available support, including counselling services and academic accommodations.

4. Protection from Retaliation

No student will face retaliation or negative consequences for making a complaint or report in good faith.

Sexual Misconduct Policy