Freshers ‘not aware’ of sexual harassment reporting procedures at university, says NUS study
9 years, 5 months ago

Freshers ‘not aware’ of sexual harassment reporting procedures at university, says NUS study

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two thirds of first year students do not know how to report sexual harassment at their university, according to a study by the National Union of Students. The survey reveals the most common forms of harassment were unwelcome comments regarding people’s bodies, heckling and ‘rape jokes’ in and around campus, with one case even detailing students being wolf-whistled as they entered lectures. 12 per cent expressed a lack of trust in university procedures dealing with sexual harassment, whereas 66 per cent had stated they simply did not know how to report such incidents. Susuana Amoah, NUS women’s officer, described the reporting system for sexual harassment as ‘either lacking or not visible to students in a lot of cases’, adding: “It’s extremely worrying, but not surprising, that so many students in their first term of university have experienced sexual harassment or seen it happen to somebody else.” Watch King's College London's 'It Stops Here' campaign: NUS is working with nine other student unions in order to ensure that institutions audit their own processes to make sure students feel safe and that their concerns are important.

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Labour reveals new plans to clamp down on sexual harassment at work
1 year, 5 months ago

Labour reveals new plans to clamp down on sexual harassment at work

The Independent  

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Online abuse among college students
1 year, 8 months ago

Online abuse among college students

The Hindu  

When Anushka, a 19-year-old college student, found “morphed” nude images of herself online, she became suicidal. Anushka’s story is just one among the countless instances of technology-facilitated sexual violence, a growing problem affecting college students across India. I surveyed 400 students from 111 Indian higher education institutions and found that a staggering 60% of women experienced some form of TFSV …

California State University campuses mishandled sexual harassment allegations, audit finds
1 year, 8 months ago

California State University campuses mishandled sexual harassment allegations, audit finds

The Independent  

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Student associations do too little to combat sexual misconduct, survey shows
2 years, 2 months ago

Student associations do too little to combat sexual misconduct, survey shows

NL Times  

Student associations are doing too little to address sexually assaultive behavior, according to a Pointer survey. The television program reported that the survey, which examined 96 student associations, found that one in five associations does not have a confidential person, nor, in more than 48 student associations, does it mention sexually assaultive behavior in its internal regulations or bylaws. Part …

Colleges Lack Functional Complaint Committee, Demand for Stricter ICC Implementation as Harassment Cases Rise
2 years, 7 months ago

Colleges Lack Functional Complaint Committee, Demand for Stricter ICC Implementation as Harassment Cases Rise

News 18  

Despite the closure of colleges and universities due to Covid-19, the number of sexual harassment complaints is yet to see a downward trend. Year Cases Reported in College Cases Reported in Universities Total Cases Reported 2016-17 18 86 104 2017-18 39 149 188 2018-19 4 75 79 2019-20 54 245 299 2020-21 51 52 103 Reported cases, however, are just …

'Never Prevented Students From Discussing Issues Of Sexual Harassment' : NLSIU Responds To Alumni's Open Letter
2 years, 9 months ago

'Never Prevented Students From Discussing Issues Of Sexual Harassment' : NLSIU Responds To Alumni's Open Letter

Live Law  

The administration of the National Law School of India University has issued a statement in response to the open letter released by the alumni condemning the university administration for initiating disciplinary proceedings against two female student facilitators appointed under its Code to Combat Sexual Harassment for narrating a survivor's experience of sexual harassment by. The administration of the National Law …

Universities failing to tackle sexual misconduct ‘should risk losing status’, MPs say
2 years, 10 months ago

Universities failing to tackle sexual misconduct ‘should risk losing status’, MPs say

The Independent  

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US education department investigating Liberty University’s handling of sex assault reports
2 years, 11 months ago

US education department investigating Liberty University’s handling of sex assault reports

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This government is serious about tackling sexual assault in education
2 years, 11 months ago

This government is serious about tackling sexual assault in education

The Independent  

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Student ‘silenced’ by Oxford college over rape claim
2 years, 11 months ago

Student ‘silenced’ by Oxford college over rape claim

The Independent  

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‘Public sexual harassment’ could be made new criminal offence
3 years, 3 months ago

‘Public sexual harassment’ could be made new criminal offence

The Independent  

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One in nine male university students admit to rape or sexual assault in first survey of its kind
3 years, 5 months ago

One in nine male university students admit to rape or sexual assault in first survey of its kind

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Will academia ever have its #MeToo moment?
3 years, 5 months ago

Will academia ever have its #MeToo moment?

Al Jazeera  

Recent reporting from Al Jazeera has revealed that prominent male academics at elite universities in the United Kingdom have sexually harassed multiple students and staff, and that this has continued unabated for decades, across different institutions and even continents. Subsequently, we published a study of women’s experiences of trying to report sexual harassment from staff, finding that the process was …

Half of women report unwanted sexual behaviour at work, damning YouGov survey finds
3 years, 9 months ago

Half of women report unwanted sexual behaviour at work, damning YouGov survey finds

The Independent  

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Girls of colour more likely to be ‘sexually harassed at school’
3 years, 9 months ago

Girls of colour more likely to be ‘sexually harassed at school’

The Independent  

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Boys sharing naked pictures of girls at school like ‘collection game’ finds Ofsted report
3 years, 9 months ago

Boys sharing naked pictures of girls at school like ‘collection game’ finds Ofsted report

The Independent  

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Universities must do more to tackle rape culture and sexual harassment on campus, watchdog warns
3 years, 11 months ago

Universities must do more to tackle rape culture and sexual harassment on campus, watchdog warns

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Students ‘scared’ to report sexual assaults on campus that happened outside of Covid rules, campaigners warn
3 years, 11 months ago

Students ‘scared’ to report sexual assaults on campus that happened outside of Covid rules, campaigners warn

The Independent  

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More than half of girls ‘sexually harassed at school or university’
3 years, 11 months ago

More than half of girls ‘sexually harassed at school or university’

The Independent  

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Opportunities missed to root out sex abuse in schools, MPs say
4 years ago

Opportunities missed to root out sex abuse in schools, MPs say

The Independent  

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Most UK women have suffered sexual harassment and lost faith that abuse will be dealt with, claims new study
4 years ago

Most UK women have suffered sexual harassment and lost faith that abuse will be dealt with, claims new study

The Independent  

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Sexual harassment including indecent exposure has got worse since lockdown, say women
4 years, 11 months ago

Sexual harassment including indecent exposure has got worse since lockdown, say women

The Independent  

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Barristers urge government to launch new policies on sexual harassment at work
5 years, 5 months ago

Barristers urge government to launch new policies on sexual harassment at work

The Independent  

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Students at top universities investigated for offensive online remarks nearly trebles, figures suggest
5 years, 6 months ago

Students at top universities investigated for offensive online remarks nearly trebles, figures suggest

The Independent  

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More than half of university students experience unwanted sexual behaviour, survey finds
6 years, 1 month ago

More than half of university students experience unwanted sexual behaviour, survey finds

The Independent  

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The fight against sexual harassment on campus began in 1977. The Warwick rape threats show little has changed
6 years, 1 month ago

The fight against sexual harassment on campus began in 1977. The Warwick rape threats show little has changed

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Banishment of an acclaimed UC Irvine professor sparks debate over whether #MeToo can go too far
6 years, 5 months ago

Banishment of an acclaimed UC Irvine professor sparks debate over whether #MeToo can go too far

LA Times  

For years, the professor told the assistant dean that she was beautiful and greeted her with hugs and a kiss on each cheek. Elizabeth Loftus, a UCI professor of social ecology, law and cognitive science, said she found Ayala’s hugs and cheek kisses “adorable.” Shipley, who said Ayala also on occasion rubbed his hands up and down her sides when …

'Student welfare' at heart of university guidance on how to respond to sexual offences
6 years, 8 months ago

'Student welfare' at heart of university guidance on how to respond to sexual offences

ABC  

Universities should train all frontline staff as first responders to sexual assault or abuse as part of measures to protect victims on campus. Key points: Guidelines published on how universities should respond to sexual assault and harassment on campus The protocols are not binding but provide framework for unis to shape their own policies End Rape On Campus says it …

University of Nottingham investigates ‘uni girls love rape’ message left on toilet floor
6 years, 10 months ago

University of Nottingham investigates ‘uni girls love rape’ message left on toilet floor

The Independent  

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Sexual harassment of students by university academics is rife, survey suggests
6 years, 11 months ago

Sexual harassment of students by university academics is rife, survey suggests

The Independent  

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Three in five students sexually assaulted or harassed at university, survey finds
7 years ago

Three in five students sexually assaulted or harassed at university, survey finds

The Independent  

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Cambridge University admits 'significant problem' with sexual misconduct after 173 complaints in nine months
7 years, 1 month ago

Cambridge University admits 'significant problem' with sexual misconduct after 173 complaints in nine months

The Independent  

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One in five women have been sexually harassed in the workplace amid 'woeful' lack of reporting, finds research
7 years, 5 months ago

One in five women have been sexually harassed in the workplace amid 'woeful' lack of reporting, finds research

The Independent  

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University sexual assault report to reveal extent of attacks, harassment among students
7 years, 7 months ago

University sexual assault report to reveal extent of attacks, harassment among students

ABC  

A long-awaited report into sexual assaults at Australian universities is expected to show that minorities on campus are more likely to be attacked or harassed. Key points: The Human Rights Commission surveyed 39,000 students from across the country Report is expected to reveal the proportion of male victims is higher than anticipated It's also understood it will show a higher …

University sexual assault report: Half of students harassed at least once in 2016
7 years, 7 months ago

University sexual assault report: Half of students harassed at least once in 2016

ABC  

A survey of university students by the Human Rights Commission has found more than half of respondents were sexually harassed on at least one occasion last year. Key points: The report found women experienced harassment and assaults at disproportionately higher rates than men Almost a third of harassment took place on university grounds or teaching spaces Residential colleges were also …

London students leave underwear around university campus to protest sexual violence
8 years ago

London students leave underwear around university campus to protest sexual violence

The Independent  

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Only four UK universities count sexual assault as an extenuating circumstance for exams
8 years ago

Only four UK universities count sexual assault as an extenuating circumstance for exams

The Independent  

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University sexual assault policies are often 'inconsistent' and 'confusing'
8 years ago

University sexual assault policies are often 'inconsistent' and 'confusing'

ABC  

A number of scathing reports have brought much needed attention to the issue of inappropriate policies and practices for responding to student reports of rape, attempted rape and sexual assault at Australian universities. Few students formally report sexual assaults In 2016, Sydney University found that only 1 per cent of their students who had experienced a sexual or indecent assault …

Thousands share their experiences of sexual harassment in school after calls for compulsory sex education
8 years, 7 months ago

Thousands share their experiences of sexual harassment in school after calls for compulsory sex education

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One in five women say they have been sexually harassed by their boss
8 years, 7 months ago

One in five women say they have been sexually harassed by their boss

The Independent  

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York University to offer gender-neutral sexual consent classes for all freshers and new postgraduates
8 years, 9 months ago

York University to offer gender-neutral sexual consent classes for all freshers and new postgraduates

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University of British Columbia confirms draft sexual assault policy following student complaints
8 years, 9 months ago

University of British Columbia confirms draft sexual assault policy following student complaints

The Independent  

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Male students in India can file sexual harassment complaints against women for the first time, say new regulations
8 years, 9 months ago

Male students in India can file sexual harassment complaints against women for the first time, say new regulations

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Student’s sexual assault experience gathers attention on Twitter after university ‘failed to act’
8 years, 10 months ago

Student’s sexual assault experience gathers attention on Twitter after university ‘failed to act’

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Professors Are Being Forced To Reveal Sexual Assault Confidences, Like It Or Not
8 years, 10 months ago

Professors Are Being Forced To Reveal Sexual Assault Confidences, Like It Or Not

Huff Post  

kasto80 via Getty Images The University of Oregon's faculty senate will consider Wednesday whether to endorse a new policy that would require almost all employees to report any allegation of a sexual assault they hear from students. On the table is a plan to make every school employee a "mandatory reporter," or a "responsible employee," meaning that if a student …

Sexual violence in schools investigated by MPs after students say harassment dismissed as 'banter'
8 years, 11 months ago

Sexual violence in schools investigated by MPs after students say harassment dismissed as 'banter'

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7 Steps to Student Safety
8 years, 11 months ago

7 Steps to Student Safety

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90% of Stanford students want new sexual assault survey, university says no
8 years, 11 months ago

90% of Stanford students want new sexual assault survey, university says no

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Lad culture on-campus aside, universities need to do more to stop students being harassed by locals off-campus
9 years, 3 months ago

Lad culture on-campus aside, universities need to do more to stop students being harassed by locals off-campus

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