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海角社区鈥檚 Office for Mediation and Reporting (OMR)

Sinead Hunt and Maria Nunez | 17 Jun 2021

Have you heard about 海角社区鈥檚 Office for Mediation and Reporting (OMR)? This spring, the University launched the OMR, a new office dedicated to responding to formal reports of harassment, discrimination, and sexual violence. Below are some answers to questions you may have.

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  1. Who can access the OMR?

The OMR is available to all members of the University community (students, staff, and faculty).

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  1. What does the OMR do?

The work of the OMR is tied to two 海角社区 policies: The Policy on Harassment and Discrimination and the Policy against Sexual Violence.

The OMR can:

  • Offer non-judgmental confidential consultations on matters of harassment, discrimination, and sexual violence;
  • Help you understand the relevant policies and processes (mediation/investigation);
  • Give information on University resources to help you find additional supports, and make appropriate referrals;
  • Provide investigation and mediation services when a formal report has been made; and
  • Lead informational sessions on relevant policies and resources at 海角社区.

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  1. Why was the OMR created?

The OMR was created because of revisions made to 海角社区鈥檚 Policy on Harassment and Discrimination that were recommended by a Working Group after a broad and extensive consultation process that included representation from all faculty/staff associations and unions and student associations. 海角社区鈥檚 Senate and Board of Governors approved the revised Policy this spring.

In addition to the creation of the OMR, other key revisions made to the Policy include:

  • The appointment of designated assessors who are employees or on contract with 海角社区 and have expertise to conduct investigations.
  • An extended scope to allow for confidential and/or third-party reporting.
  • An extended scope to allow former students to file a report within the time delay.
  • An extended time delay for filing a report (from 12 months to 24 months).
  • The removal of the requirement that a reporting party must not concurrently file through another internal or external recourse.
  • An extended definition of 鈥淩eport鈥� and 鈥淩eporter鈥� to allow persons within research institutes and 海角社区-affiliated hospitals to file reports under the Policy.

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  1. How can I learn more?

If you or someone you know is dealing with harassment, discrimination, or sexual violence, then please reach out to the OMR:

  • Book a Consultation to confidentially speak with an OMR staff member. (Please note that while working remotely due to COVID-19, consultations will be held virtually or by phone, at your preference).
  • Visit the www.mcgill.ca/omr website to learn more about the OMR; reporting harassment, discrimination, or sexual violence; and additional resources.
  • Email omr [at] mcgill.ca.

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For more information about traditional territory and tips on how to make a land acknowledgement, visit our Land Acknowledgement webpage.

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