Violence Prevention

Responding to Violence

The District's Violence Prevention Program is mandated by WorkSafeBC. The GVTA was part of the working group that created the program. 

The School-Based JOHS Committee, the Staff Committee, School-Based Team, and individual members all have a role in preventing and responding to violence. For advice, please contact healthandsafety@gvta.net.

If you have been involved in a violent incident, or witnessed a violent incident, the following steps should be taken: 

1. Seek medical aid/first aid if necessary.

2. Fill out a Violent Incident Submission Form.

   1. Keep a copy for your records.

   2. Provide a copy to your principal.

3. If you were injured as a result of this violence, fill out a WorksafeBC Worker's Report of Injury or Occupational Disease to Employer 6A.

4. If you missed work or had to access medical treatment, submit a claim for compensation to WorkSafeBC.

5. Inform your GVTA H&S rep at your school of the incident. They will ensure other processes are followed.

6. Contact the GVTA anytime in this process for assistance 250-595-0181 or healthandsafety@gvta.net.