Family Handbook 2017-18

2. Students may obtain  the assistance of a  trusted adult,  such as a parent/guardian,  teacher,  guidance  counsellor,  social worker, other  support  staff,  the VP School  Life &  Opera ons/Designate or Principal  in  the prepara on of a wri en  complaint.  3. If  the  student  is under 18  years of age,  the VP School  Life & Opera ons/Designate or  Principal will no fy  the parent/guardian.  4. A  signed wri en  complaint will  include:  (a) Iden fica on of  the  individual(s)  involved and a  clear descrip on of  the  incident(s)  of harassment  including  mes, dates, places and names of witnesses,  if any.  5. The Principal/Vice Principal  School  Life & Opera ons, or designate, as  the  case may be,  shall  confirm  in wri ng  to  the  complainant  receipt of  the  complaint within  seven  (7)  working days. A er  receiving  the  complaint,  the Principal/Vice Principal  School  Life &  Opera ons, or designate will appoint an appropriate Designate  to manage  the  complaint  and  carry out  the  complaint process.  6. Before  forwarding  the  complaint  to  the  individual alleged  to have engaged  in harassment,  the VP School  Life & Opera ons/Designate or Principal, as  the  case may be,  shall first meet  with  the  complainant.  7. The VP School  Life & Opera ons/Designate or Principal’s Designate will  forward a  copy of  the  complaint,  to  the  respondent within  seven  (7) working days of  receipt of  the  complaint.  8. The Vice Principal  School  Life & Opera ons/Principal’s Designate will discuss  the  complaint  separately within  the  two par es and, on  their  recommenda on, may  consult with others  who are  in a posi on  to provide  relevant  informa on.  In  conduc ng an  inves ga on,  the  VP School  Life & Opera ons  /Principal’s Designate will ensure  that  the  following  steps are  taken:  (a) appropriate  steps  to ensure  the  safety of  the  complainant;  (b) interview  the  complainant(s) and/or  the  third party  repor ng  the  complaint;  (c) inform  the  respondent(s) of  the allega ons and provide an opportunity  for a  response;  (d) interview witness(es);  (e) come  to a  conclusion about whether a  specific  incident did or did not occur based  on a balance of probabili es; and  (f) take appropriate ac on  to  resolve  the  situa on.  9. A  third party  inves gator may be  retained by Havergal  to  conduct an  inves ga on  in  appropriate  circumstances.  10. If  considered appropriate by  the VP School  Life & Opera ons/Principal’s Designate and/or  the par es,  the VP School  Life & Opera ons/Principal’s Designate will prepare a wri en 

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