Sexualized Violence
If you or someone you know has been impacted by sexualized violence, whether it is sexual assault or harassment, sexual cyber-bullying, stalking, indecent exposure, threats, voyeurism, or sexual exploitation, you are not alone. The Sexualized Violence Response and Education Coordinator (SVREC) is here to help.
The SVREC provides support for all members of the Acadia community who have been affected by sexualized violence. The SVREC can help you understand, access, and navigate supports such as counselling, medical services, academic or workplace accommodations, and legal aid. The SVREC will explain your options under Acadia’s Sexualized Violence Policy, help you understand what the process may involve, and support you no matter what choice you make.
Allison Smith, MA, JD (pronouns: she/her)
Coordinator, Sexualized Violence Response and Education
Allison Smith is Acadia’s Sexualized Violence Response and Education Coordinator. Her role is to provide confidential, compassionate support to survivors and help them navigate options under the Sexualized Violence Policy. Allison has a law degree from Dalhousie University and has built a career focused on human rights, gender equity, and violence prevention. She has worked on the province’s Sexual Violence Strategy, as a consultant on 2SLGBTIQ+ inclusion, as a dispute resolution officer at the NS Human Rights Commission, and at the Legal Information Society coordinating a program focused on addressing workplace sexual harassment across the province. Allison is passionate about employing a trauma-informed and survivor-centered approach in all aspects of her work. Allison is also an avid writer and musician and is working both on her first collection of short stories and on recording her many songs. You can contact Allison at svrec@acadiau.ca.
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