Options Navigation Network (ONN)
Purpose
The Options Navigation Network (ONN) is a group of University units that assist those who have experienced sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in exploring and understanding the options available to them through the University. Options Navigators receive general and role-specific training to take an intersectional and survivor-driven approach, working with disclosers to understand their needs and identify options that might reduce barriers to their participation in University life.
What it does/ doesn’t do
What Options Navigators Do
- Provide an initial, supportive listening ear
- Meet disclosers of SGBV with support and empathy
- Act as a bridge between those affected by SGBV and the units/services that can support them or provide a desired option
- Introduction or ‘warm hand-off’ to the right person/place
What They Don’t Do
- Counselling
- Advise on which option(s) to pursue
- Investigate create a record of, or collect information about allegations of SGBV
- Make reports on behalf of disclosers
Options
Available options for disclosers include a wide range of possibilities, such as various forms of emotional, personal or therapeutic support, access to modifications or interim measures, making a complaint under university policy, seeking various forms of non-disciplinary accountability from the person who caused harm, as well as other needs-based options. An Options Navigator can work with a discloser to find available options specific to the discloser’s needs.
Access the ONN
The following University units are designated as part of the ONN. Note that some of the units below also provide specific options for disclosers, but every one of them can assist anyone in understanding available options. Choose any of the email addresses below and request an ONN consultation.
Services
- Office of Safe Disclosure and Human Rights
- Contact: osdhr@ualberta.ca
- Student Life Team, Dean of Students’ portfolio
- Contact: dosdean@ualberta.ca
- Residence Life Community Support
- Contact: reswell@ualberta.ca
- Student Equity and Accessibility (Office of the Dean of Students)
- Contact: doshelp@ualberta.ca
- International Services Centre, UAI
- Contact: ichelp@ualberta.ca
- HRHSE, Health Promotion and Rewards
- Contact: workplace.wellbeing@ualberta.ca
- Student Services Centre
- Contact: In person walk-up support available during business hours. No appointment necessary.
Faculties and Departments
- Engineering Co-op Program
- Contact: engineering.co-op@ualberta.ca
- Engineering Student Services
- Contact: enggadvising@ualberta.ca
- Faculty of Arts Undergraduate Student Services
- Contact: arts.undergrad@ualberta.ca
- Faculty of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences (ALES) Student Services
- Contact: questions.ales@ualberta.ca
- Augustana Student Life & Student Academic Services
- Contact: augeas@ualberta.ca
- Campus Saint-Jean
- Contact: lacentrale@ualberta.ca
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