Addressing Student Sexual Violence in Higher Education
Addressing Student Sexual Violence in Higher Education Sexual violence is a well-documented issue within Higher Education and wider society. Higher Education Institutions have a duty to ensure…
Specifikacia Addressing Student Sexual Violence in Higher Education
Addressing Student Sexual Violence in Higher Education
Sexual violence is a well-documented issue within Higher Education and wider society. Higher Education Institutions have a duty to ensure students can access their education in environments that are safe, without fear, harassment, or violence. Students subjected to sexual violence suffer impacts to their physical, psychological, emotional, behavioural, and practical wellbeing, which have significant effects on their studies.
Advice offered to the sector, particularly in the UK, has focused on why Higher Education Institutions need to address sexual violence, offering general principles to shape institutions' responses. Currently, there is a critical lack of guidance on how to meaningfully address this issue in practical terms. This unique text is the first to offer practical guidance on how to address sexual violence, utilising a comprehensive institution-wide approach.
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