Prevention and Response to Sexual Violence

Laurentian University is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all students, faculty, and staff. We stand against all forms of violence, discrimination, and harassment. The University takes sexual harassment and sexual violence very seriously, ensuring that all members of the Laurentian community have the right to be free from such behaviour both on campus and at any Laurentian University-related activity.

To learn more, refer to Laurentian University's Policy on Response and Prevention of Sexual Violence.

SecurLU-UL is a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Laurentian University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources.

• Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Laurentian University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern
• Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Laurentian University security in real-time in case of a crisis
• WorkAlone: Use the app to "check in" with you periodically while working alone or during late hours. If you don't respond, the app will alert Campus Security.
• Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real-time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination.
• Virtual WalkHome: Allow Campus Security to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination.
• Download the App:
  • Apple Store
  • Google Play

SafeRide is a free service offered to all students, faculty, and staff at Laurentian University. This service safely escorts students and employees anywhere on campus.

Work Alone Program is for those faculty, staff or students who find themselves working alone after regular business hours, in isolated areas of the University. To utilize this program, simply contact the Security Control Center and provide the operator with your name, where you are located and your length of anticipated stay. Security will stop by your lab/classroom/office during routine patrols.

You can also choose to use the SecurLU-UL App and access the WorkAlone Program. The app allows you to "check in" periodically while working alone or during late hours. If you don't respond, the app will alert Campus Security.

• Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence on University and College Campuses in Ontario
• More Feet on the Ground
• Sexual Violence Response and Prevention (D2L) *Coming soon
• Upstander Training

The Consent is Simple Action Team (CISAT), provides education, peer mentorship, and advocacy through student-led initiatives. Our purpose is to foster a community free from sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence and creating a culture of consent.

To join our team or for more information, please contact at sec@laurentian.ca.