Safer Experiential Learning Starts Here: At the Root Advocacy Toolkits
71% of students at Canadian postsecondary schools either witnessed or experienced unwanted sexualized behaviours in a postsecondary setting. When academic or work environments go unchecked, the impact on students’ well-being and ability to thrive in their chosen fields is significant.
That’s where the At the Root project comes in, our flagship initiative, working to remove barriers at the root in STEM co-ops, internships and other experiential learning opportunities. The At the Root project has brought together a community of collaborators, researchers, educators, employers, and students committed to addressing sexual harassment in STEM experiential learning. That collaborative work has resulted in toolkits and learning resources to support evidence-based advocacy and drive systemic change.
Both toolkits are available in English and French.
Supporting Post-Secondary Student Workplace Safety
Designed for STEM employers, student affairs professionals, and HR teams, this worksheet helps you assess current workplace conditions and identify steps to improve student safety during experiential learning placements.
Safety in Experiential Learning: Multi-Provincial Policy Scan
This toolkit provides an overview of policies and legislation across Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic provinces, helping leaders and advocates navigate the current landscape and identify opportunities for systems change.
Take the Next Step
Creating safer experiential learning environments doesn’t happen through policy alone; it takes ongoing, intentional action and learning from educators, employers, and leaders.
Build your confidence in responding to disclosures of sexual harassment and violence with ARC in Action, a free, self-directed course designed for educators and leaders. Gain practical skills to recognize, prevent, and respond effectively in workplace and learning environments.