Government launches review into sexual abuse in schools
@educationgovuk launches review into sexual abuse in schools NSPCC dedicated helpline will provide support and guidance to any victims of sexual abuse in schools Ofsted…
Sexual harm
Sexual Harassment and Harm in Further Education is a vital topic.
Those who experience sexual harassment in any work environment can suffer chronic health problems, post-traumatic stress, depression, substance abuse, employment difficulties, and relationship problems.
Sexual Harassment and Violence in Further and Higher Education
Studies and reports by academics and campaign groups have revealed a significant number of post-18 students across the UK have experienced sexual harassment and violence during their time in further or higher education.
Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that between March 2018 and March 2020, students in England and Wales were over three times more likely than average to have experienced sexual assault.
The types of behaviour cited by students range from inappropriate comments and catcalling to unwanted touching in a sexual manner, stalking, sexual coercion and assault, and rape. All behaviour is characterised by a lack of consent on the part of the person experiencing it.
There is also evidence of students experiencing sexual harassment and violence perpetrated by university staff, and staff members experiencing similar behaviour from colleagues.
Labour demands “swift and decisive action” to tackle sexual harassment across the education system
#EveryonesInvited – @UKLabour is demanding “swift and decisive action” to tackle sexism across the education system, following over 8,000 reports of sexual harassment and abuse being…
School children at risk of harm online, charity warn
Children are at greater risk of harm as their lives move increasingly online during lockdown in the COVID-19 pandemic, child protection bodies have warned. School…
Former teacher is calling for greater awareness of sexual harassment and assault in schools
A former teacher is calling for greater awareness of sexual harassment and assault in schools – as a government report found nearly a THIRD of…
Robust complaints procedures required for students reporting harassment and sexual assault
Today (9 Jan) the Office for Students has published its proposed set of expectations on how universities and colleges should deal with reports of harassment…
‘Welcome progress’ but more to do to tackle hate crime and sexual harassment on campus #NeverOK
A new independent evaluation shows that good progress has been made in tackling sexual harassment and hate crime in English universities at those institutions awarded…
TUC LGBT SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORK REPORT
Commenting on the TUC’s report into LGBT workers’ experiences of sexual harassment, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, The Teachers’ Union, said: “The findings…
Government announces new Code of Practice to tackle sexual harassment at work
A package of 12 announcements has been launched today to tackle sexual harassment at work, including consultations on legal protections and on additional protections for…
Seven Key Rules for How to Respond to Child-on-child Sexual Violence or Harassment
A young person confiding in you about child-on-child sexual violence or harassment can be one of the most difficult things you will have to deal…
Government must act to tackle #SexualHarassment of women and girls: New report by Women and Equalities Committee
The Government has a strong reputation for taking seriously the prevention of sexual abuse and violence overseas, but is failing to address the problem at…
