The VBC has trained Ombudspeople who provide informal, confidential advice and information to staff and students on issues related to bullying, harassment, and sexual misconduct.  All Ombudspeople are members of staff who volunteer to work to provide advice. If you feel you or someone you know is experiencing or has experienced bullying, harassment, sexual harrassment or discrimination, you can contact any ombudsperson from the list below, regardless of your affiliation, and regardless of theirs. Ombudspeople are also available to staff who have been accused of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, or discrimination.

• The Ombudsperson provides independent, confidential, and informal support.
• The Ombudsperson holds all communications with those seeking assistance in strict confidence and does not disclose confidential communications unless given permission to do so. The only exception to this privilege of confidentiality is when an involved party’s safety is in serious danger.
• The Ombudsperson, as an informal resource, does not participate in any formal adjudicative or administrative procedure related to concerns brought to their attention.