Make it a legal requirement for UK Universities to issue explicit guidelines enabling victims of sexual violence on campus to seek support
1 in 4 students in the UK can expect to be sexually assaulted during their time at University. Yet, few Universities offer clear guidelines to student-victims about how to report the incident and get much needed support. We want Universities to acknowledge the problem and make it part of their policy to deal sensitively, quickly and effectively with sexual assault and rape on campus, while safeguarding the victims' anonymity. This along with workshops aimed at consent education and tackling rape myths will go a long way towards reducing sexual crime in University.
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June 16, 2016
I started this because the silence felt unbearable but hearing from so many of you confirms that this is a conversation we have to keep having. I am still processing the messages you have sent and I am humbled that you trust me with your stories.
June 16, 2016
Seeing the way this has grown leaves me truly stunned. None of this would be happening without the people who chose to speak up for those who cannot.
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It is imperative that those affected by sexual violence have access to resources that can help support them. As large organisations that student rely upon, universities should be able to support their staff, alumni and students affected by sexual violence
I believe it is highly important that awareness is created in regards to abuse and it should be made vital in universities that there is support and information available for victims of abuse.
Being part of the Standing Safe campaign at UWS has been an eye opener. I assumed that there was someone on ever campus at every university and that there was a policy in place to help victims of sexual assault. I am really disappointed that this is something we should have to campaign for. The statistics are far too high for crimes of a sexual nature and I hope that our campaign spreads awareness and let's people know that there are people there who can help them.
So important to tackle issues of sexual violence against all ages and genders and making it live, open and talked about is essential to reducing the silence and shame surrounding the abuse and victims. Education at campus level is an essential way forward.
It is very important that sexual violence on campus or elsewhere should not be implicitly condoned by lack of effective action.
Why this isn't already the case is beyond me!!!
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Make it a legal requirement for UK Universities to issue explicit guidelines enabling victims of sexual violence on campus to seek support
1 in 4 students in the UK can expect to be sexually assaulted during their time at University. Yet, few Universities offer clear guidelines to student-victims about how to report the incident and get much needed support. We want Universities to acknowledge the problem and make it part of their policy to deal sensitively, quickly and effectively with sexual assault and rape on campus, while safeguarding the victims' anonymity. This along with workshops aimed at consent education and tackling rape myths will go a long way towards reducing sexual crime in University.
Updates
June 16, 2016
I started this because the silence felt unbearable but hearing from so many of you confirms that this is a conversation we have to keep having. I am still processing the messages you have sent and I am humbled that you trust me with your stories.
June 16, 2016
Seeing the way this has grown leaves me truly stunned. None of this would be happening without the people who chose to speak up for those who cannot.
10 Comments
All crime can have devastating impact on individuals, their families and friends and a community. Sexual crimes are particularly heinous crimes that violate the privacy, protection and respect of those affected. Awareness of the impact of crime and routes to access support is essential for victims recovery, for society to acknowledge the harm caused. There is a great need for information to be provided. Sadly, most sexual crimes are not reported. Anyone requiring support can contact Victim Support Scotland with or without reporting crimes.
It is imperative that those affected by sexual violence have access to resources that can help support them. As large organisations that student rely upon, universities should be able to support their staff, alumni and students affected by sexual violence
I believe it is highly important that awareness is created in regards to abuse and it should be made vital in universities that there is support and information available for victims of abuse.
Being part of the Standing Safe campaign at UWS has been an eye opener. I assumed that there was someone on ever campus at every university and that there was a policy in place to help victims of sexual assault. I am really disappointed that this is something we should have to campaign for. The statistics are far too high for crimes of a sexual nature and I hope that our campaign spreads awareness and let's people know that there are people there who can help them.
So important to tackle issues of sexual violence against all ages and genders and making it live, open and talked about is essential to reducing the silence and shame surrounding the abuse and victims. Education at campus level is an essential way forward.
It is very important that sexual violence on campus or elsewhere should not be implicitly condoned by lack of effective action.
Why this isn't already the case is beyond me!!!
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All crime can have devastating impact on individuals, their families and friends and a community. Sexual crimes are particularly heinous crimes that violate the privacy, protection and respect of those affected. Awareness of the impact of crime and routes to access support is essential for victims recovery, for society to acknowledge the harm caused. There is a great need for information to be provided. Sadly, most sexual crimes are not reported. Anyone requiring support can contact Victim Support Scotland with or without reporting crimes.