A recently obtained access-to-information request reveals that Memorial University’s Sexual Harassment Office received 32 complaints of sexual assault or sexual harassment from January 7, 2023, to January 26, 2024. There were also 132 consultations.
A consultation is when someone meets with a Sexual Harassment Office staff person regarding a concern of sexual violence. A complaint is a statement of allegation concerning any form of sexual violence by a Complainant seeking recourse pursuant to policy and procedures.
See table below:
| 2023 | CONSULTATIONS | COMPLAINTS |
| JANUARY (7TH-31st) | 21 | 05 |
| FEBRUARY | 15 | 03 |
| MARCH | 15 | 01 |
| APRIL | 04 | 01 |
| MAY | 09 | 01 |
| JUNE | 02 | 02 |
| JULY | 06 | 03 |
| AUGUST | 04 | 01 |
| SEPTEMBER | 15 | 03 |
| OCTOBER | 18 | 03 |
| NOVEMBER | 13 | 07 |
| DECEMBER | 05 | 01 |
| JANUARY 2024 (TILL 26TH) | 05 | 01 |
| TOTAL | 132 | 32 |
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Matt Barter is a fourth-year student in the Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty at Memorial University of Newfoundland, majoring in Political Science with a minor in Sociology. He enjoys reading thought-provoking articles, walks in nature, and volunteering in the community.
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