Human Rights - FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions for Human Rights
Question (Q): What is the function/role of the COHREA? |
Answer (A): The COHREA at KPRDSB is an arms-length office for Human Rights Code compliance under KPRDSB’s Human Rights: Code-Based Discrimination and Harassment Board Policy. The role of the COHREA is to:
Any member of the KPRDSB community may contact the COHREA on a human rights concern or a belief they have been the recipient of harassment and/or discrimination under a protected ground identified in the Human Rights: Code-based Disability and Harassment Board Policy. |
Q: I received a reply informing me that my matter is being reviewed by the Human Rights Commissioner. When can I expect a reply on next steps? |
A: It may be possible, given the nature of each complaint, to complete the preliminary assessment process via email, by telephone or through video conferencing, as appropriate. Review of each complaint and a decision on next steps is done on a case-by-case basis, in line with the Human Rights: Code-Based Discrimination & Harassment Policy. |
Q: I believe that I am experiencing human rights harassment or discrimination. What can I do? |
A: If you believe you are experiencing harassment and discrimination by a member of the KPRDSB community, the COHREA requires a completed Report It! detailing your complaint in order to proceed with a review. The Report It! tool and other information about the COHREA process, can be found online at: www.kprschools.ca/en/student-and-family-support/report-a-problem.aspx |
Q: Do I have to complete a Report It! Confidential online reporting form for reporting any issue? |
A: No; There are issues/concerns that you may choose to deal with and/or resolve and does not require any involvement with anyone. You ultimately have the choice of determining whether you wish to report an issue/concern. It is best to use Report IT! when you believe that there was breach of a Board policy, you or someone that you can specifically identity were negatively impacted, or you seek assistance in having the issue/concern addressed. |
Q: Can I use Report It! to inform about a concern/issue anonymously? |
A: No. Report IT! is intended to be used for an issue/concern to which you can be contacted about. Any issue/concern sent anonymously will not be reviewed. |
Q: I am concerned about confidentiality. How do I know this process is confidential? |
A: Confidentiality is at the core of Report IT! and the online reporting has been designed with understanding that information received is managed through the Commissioner’s Office of Human Rights Equity & Accessibility (COHREA). The information you provide regarding your issue/concern will not be shared with any other area within the Board without first getting your written consent. |
Q: What about people who might make a frivolous, false or malicious complaint? |
A: Report IT! is for members of the KPR community bringing attention to an issue/concern. An issue/concern cannot be identified or defined as a “complaint” until it is assessed. Anyone using Report IT! to make a frivolous, malicious complaint could be faced with consequences under various Board policies for having engaged in harassment. |
Q: How do I know that someone will attend to my concern? |
A: It will then be reviewed by the Report It! Intake Officer who will follow up within two (2) business days to inform on next steps for addressing the issue/concern. |
Q: I am a union member. Shouldn’t I be contacting my union if I want to report a concern? |
A: As a union member, it is always a good idea (and best practice) to connect your union, especially if the issue/concern specifically pertains to some aspect of the collective agreement. However, you are not barred from bringing a concern forward through Report It! first. Following the Intake and Assessment process, if the issue/concern is assessed as falling outside human rights and you are a unionize employee, during the handover process, the matter would be forwarded to human resources and they would engage with the union in addressing the issue/concern. |
Q: What happens after I complete and submit the confidential online reporting form? |
A: Once you have completed and submitted the confidential online reporting form, you will receive an automated email informing receipt and the following will happen after:
The COHREA will review all matters that are submitted via the Report It! feedback form. For general accessibility concerns, please email cohrea@kprdsb.ca |
I need assistance in completing the confidential online reporting form. How do I get someone to assist? |
You can send an email to reportit@kprdsb.ca or call Report IT! intake via telephone at: 705-742-9773 or 1-877-741-4577 Ext. 2023. |
I have other question(s) not addressed here in the FAQ’s. What do I do? |
You can send an email to reportit@kprdsb.ca or call Report IT! intake via telephone at: 705-742-9773 or 1-877-741-4577 Ext. 2023. |