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____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 10 of 19 Septembre 2016 Harassment Policy A number of complaints can be resolved at the informal stage. However, if the complainant wishes to follow a formal procedure, the following steps apply. 6.2.1 The complainant puts his/her formal complaint in writing , giving details of the alleged harassment, including where available, dates, times, places, particulars, names of the individuals involved and any witnesses. If the complainant is an employee, he/she completes the Employee Harassment Report Form . 6.2.2 Students will direct formal complaints to the Principal . If the complaint is against the Principal, students must direct their complaints to the Head of School . 6.2.3 Employees will direct formal complaints to the Head of Human Resources Services. If the complaint is against the Head of Human Resources Services, employees must direct their complaints to the Head of School . If the complaint is against either the Principal, or the Head of School, the employee may direct their complaint to either th e Head of Human Resources, or the Chair of the School's Board of Directors. 6.2.4 In the case of younger complainants or anyone else who may have difficulty putting the complaint in writing, it shall be dictated by the person complaining to the harassment facil itator, Principal or Head of Human Resources Services, who will record the complaint, have the complainant sign the text, and provide a written copy to the complainant. 6.2.5 Parents/guardians must be involved if the student is under 18. In the case of sexual abuse or sexual harassment, the Child Sexual Abuse Protocol applies. (See page 3, section 3). 6.2.6 The alleged harasser (the Respondent) must receive a copy of this policy, particulars of the complaint, and must be given an opportunity to respond. 6.2.7 Both the co mplainant and the respondent must be advised that he/she can be accompanied at all times by a parent, a friend or Alliance representative. Where the complainant or respondent is a student under the age of 18, he/she must be accompanied by a parent/guardia n. 6.2.8 Parties to the complaint must be advised that they may go to the appropriate authorities (e.g. Ontario Human Rights Tribunal , or in the case of assault, to the police). 6.2.9 Where the complainant consents, the Principal/ Head of Human Resources Services may seek a meeting with the respondent with a view to obtaining an apology or such other resolution as will satisfy the complainant.

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