At Akshar Academy, we uphold the highest standards of academic and professional conduct.
Our institutional policies ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff — in full compliance with the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005 and Human Rights Code.
1. Student Complaint and Dispute Resolution Policy
This policy ensures a fair, transparent process for addressing student concerns about any aspect of the Institution’s operations.
2. Student Discipline and Expulsion Policy
Outlines procedures for maintaining a safe and respectful environment, including grounds for disciplinary action, appeals, and record keeping.
3. Sexual Violence and Harassment Policy
Details Akshar Academy’s prevention, reporting, and response measures related to sexual violence and harassment, ensuring trauma-informed and confidential support for students.
4. Employee Sexual Misconduct Policy
Defines employee conduct standards, prohibited behaviors, investigation procedures, and disciplinary measures under Ontario’s Strengthening Post-Secondary Institutions and Students Act (2022).
Community Sexual Violence Support Services
Brampton / Peel Region
1. Regional Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services (Trillium Health Partners)
Type of Support: Emergency medical care, forensic evidence collection, follow-up support, counseling referrals
Location: Mississauga Hospital ED (24/7)
Contact: 905-848-7580 ext. 2548
Website: https://www.thp.ca/patientservices/womens/pages/sexualassault.aspx
Notes: Serves Peel Region (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon)
2. Assaulted Women’s Helpline
Type of Support: 24/7 crisis line, emotional support, connections to local services
Contact: 1-866-863-0511
Website: https://www.thp.ca/patientservices/womens/pages/sexualassault.aspx
Notes: Province-wide coverage, available in Peel Region
3. Hope 24/7 (Peel Region Sexual Assault Crisis Line)
Type of Support: Immediate crisis support for survivors of sexual assault or domestic abuse
Contact: 1-800-810-0180
Website: https://www.thp.ca/patientservices/womens/pages/sexualassault.aspx
Notes: Peel Region’s primary crisis support line
4. Safe Centre of Peel
Type of Support: Risk & needs assessment, safety planning, counseling referrals, short-term counseling,
coordinated services
Contact: 905-450-4650 or 905-568-1068
Website: https://scopeel.org
Notes: One-stop hub for multiple supports in Peel Region
5. Victim Services of Peel
Type of Support: 24-hour crisis support, emotional support, referrals for victims of crime
Location: 7750 Hurontario Street, Brampton, ON L6V 3W6
Contact: 905-568-1068 (Crisis Line)
Website: https://www.vspeel.org
Notes: Support beyond immediate crisis, Peel Region
6. Peel Regional Police – Special Victims Unit / IPV Bureau
Type of Support: Investigation support, court/legal accompaniment, victim safety & protection
Contact: 905-453-3311 (Non-Emergency)
Website: https://www.thp.ca/patientservices/womens/pages/sexualassault.aspx
Notes: For police reporting or legal protection orders
All policies are reviewed annually to maintain compliance with the Ministry of Colleges and Universities and evolving best practices.
For inquiries, please contact:
info@aksharacademy.ca
+1 (905) 297-5299
Akshar Academy, Brampton, Ontario, Canada
