The PIO – Prevention and Intervention Office
You can count on us…
to listen, support, and help. 100% confidential.
The mission of the Prevention and Intervention Office of the National Circus School is to ensure that all measures are taken to prevent discrimination, harassment, psychological violence as well as sexual violence at the School and to intervene when such matters arise.
Private and 100% confidential.
The Act to Prevent and Fight Sexual Violence in Higher Education Institutions, ratified by the Government of Quebec in December 2017, strengthens actions to foster a healthy and safe living and studying environment for students and employees. Since September 1, 2019, the government requires that higher education institutions implement policies to prevent and combat sexual violence. These policies must provide for mandatory training of all members of the school community.
Why a PIO?
The Prevention and Intervention Office (PIO) oversees the application of the Policy to Prevent and Combat Sexual Violence and the Policy to Prevent and Intervene Against Bullying, Harassment, and Violence.
The PIO deploys its services according to two main orientations, namely the prevention and management of situations that are brought to its attention.
Through training programs, the PIO aims to raise awareness and thus contribute to the prevention of bullying, psychological harassment, and sexual violence within the School community.
Role
The PIO counsels and supports members of the School’s communities during the process that follows a report. It also coordinates prevention, training, and intervention actions related to sexual violence at the School.
Training
The Policy to Prevent and Combat Sexual Violence and the Policy to Prevent and Intervene Against Bullying, Harassment, and Violence, include training for members of the school community. All students, teachers, staff, and collaborators must complete compulsory training on an annual basis.
Complete the course: Stop Harassment – End of Story!
Mandate
The PIO provides services in a trustworthy, confidential, and impartial manner.
Community
Every member of the school community can benefit from the services of the PIO, including the reception and management of complaints. Students, staff, consultants, and anyone who visits the School or uses its services to the community can contact the PIO.
Services Offered
Counselling
Counseling to people who make a denunciation or wish to file a complaint. Confidential, impartial, and judgement-free.
Advice
Information and advice to people who believe that they are experiencing harassment in their study or work environment.
Support
Support or, if required, referrals to external resources specialized in fields that complement the PIO team’s expertise.
Help
Assist people throughout the process, specifically during the complaint’s preparation and its progress.
Confidentiality
Services are delivered by a third party in a climate of trust, confidentiality, and impartiality. Anyone who wishes to disclose or report a situation can contact the student services coordinator.
Get in touch with the PIO
Do you think you are the victim of psychological or sexual harassment? Have you witnessed a situation?
Here are the contacts to file a report:
I am a student or parent
ENC Student Services
c / o Coordination of student services
514 982-0859 ext. 243
[email protected]
Response within 48 hours.
I am an employee or supplier
Human Resources
c / o Human Resources Advisor
[email protected]
Response within 48 hours.
Policies Governing the School
Policy to Prevent and Combat Sexual Violence (available in French only)
Policy to Prevent and Intervene Against Bullying, Harassment, and Violence (available in French only)
External Ressources
JURIPOP - Legal Clinic
1 855 JURIPOP
1 855-587-4767
https://juripop.org/en/
L'Aparté
450 396-9449
1 833 LAPARTÉ
https://www.aparte.ca/en/
Crime Victims Assistance Center (CAVAC)
1 866 LE CAVAC
https://cavac.qc.ca/en/
Groupe d’aide et d’information en harcèlement sexuel au travail (GAIHST)
514 526-0789
https://www.gaihst.qc.ca/home
Regroupement québécois des Centres d’aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel
514 529-5252
1 888 933-9007
http://www.rqcalacs.qc.ca/index-en.php
Canadian Women's Foundation
1 866 293-4483
https://canadianwomen.org/
Criminal and Penal Prosecutions Branch Hotline (DPCP)
24/7
1 888 933-9007
DPCP's Police Complaint Filing Information Line
1 877 547-3727
CALACS (centres d’aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel)
http://www.rqcalacs.qc.ca/the-calacs.php
Trêve pour Elles (in French)
514 251-0323
www.trevepourelles.org
French-speaking Hospitals
CHUM – Hôpital Notre-Dame
Adults / 18 and over
1560, Sherbrooke Street East
Montreal (Quebec) H2L 4M1
514 890-8444
Emergency 24/7 : *call service, ask for the on-call worker at the Sexual Assault Clinic
Emergency Room – 24h
CHU Sainte-Justine
Children and teenagers / Less than 18
3175, Côte Sainte-Catherine Road
Montreal (Quebec) H3T 1C5
514 345-4721 (teenager clinic)
514 345-4866 (children clinic)
514 345-4611 (emergency 24/7)
Emergency room – 24h
English-speaking Hospitals
Montreal General Hospital
Adults / 18 and over
1650, Cedar Avenue
Montreal (Quebec) H3G 1A4
514 934-8090
Emergency room – 24h
Montreal's Children's Hospital
Children and teenagers / Less than 18
2300, Tupper Street
Montreal (Quebec) H3H 1P3
514 412-4481 (clinic)
514 412-4499 (emergency 24/7)
Emergency room – 24h
Police Service
SPVM, Neighbourhood station 30
8930, Pie-IX Boulevard
[Near 40th Street]
Montreal (Quebec) H1Z 4H9
514 280-0130
https://spvm.qc.ca/en/PDQ30
For any emergency
Call 911