Tackling Harassment and Sexual Misconduct: Prevent, Act, Support

Advantages of using Tackling Harassment and Sexual Misconduct 

• Credible, evidence-based: Developed in partnership with specialists and university stakeholders, the content is backed by solid evidence and cutting-edge research to ensure credible, impactful content.
• Comprehensive coverage: Address key issues through prevention, response, and support strategies tailored to the unique responsibilities of staff and students.
• Innovative, interactive learning design: Dynamic, interactive teaching methods that inspire active participation and effective, deeper learning. 
• Flexible and scalable: Designed for institution-wide delivery with self-paced learning.
• Creating impact: Whilst supporting institutions in meeting Condition E6, it goes beyond compliance, to foster a culture of awareness, accountability, and safety while meeting institutional demands for effective, streamlined training.
• Real-world case studies and hands-on exercises: Realistic, scenario-based learning allow learners to tackle challenges, think critically, and apply knowledge in a safe, supportive space. For sensitive topics, there are trigger warnings, quick exits, and support resources in place.
• Blended learning: Benefit from a fully flexible online programme accompanied by blended learning resources to complement existing in-person initiatives, facilitating the up-scaling of prevention and response training across the whole university community.
• 24/7 access: Users have unrestricted access to the mobile responsive programme, meaning they can complete the bite-sized modules anytime, on any device.
• Regular updates: Users can expect ongoing improvements and enhancements.
• Recognition of achievements: End-of-module quizzes allow users to assess their understanding and reinforce learning with certificates serving as tangible proof of completion and achievement.
• Institutional reporting: Institutions can track completion and use certificates as evidence of development, with reporting aiding in evaluating programme effectiveness. 

This programme is for:

Contributors:

Authors:

• Dr. Kelly Prince, researcher and consultant working in the field of sexual violence and harassment misconduct in higher education. Her research and practice in preventing and responding to gender-based violence spans 20 years. She is also a non-practising barrister.  
• Harriet Smailes, researcher specializing in sexual violence and domestic abuse, with a PhD project examining university support for sexual violence victims. She has worked as a Case Manager, supporting students affected by harmful behaviours, and as a Trainer and Consultant on university responses to sexual violence. Since 2018, Harriet has volunteered as an Emotional Support Volunteer for Rape Crisis.

Advisory Board:

• Helen Baird, seasoned strategic management consultant and researcher with over 20 years in higher education. She advises institutions on tackling harassment and misconduct, leading evaluations such as the Office for Students’ Statement of Expectations and Catalyst Safeguarding Programme, as well as Universities UK’s Changing the Culture progress tracking.
• Graham J Towl, Professor of Psychology at Durham University (DU) and visiting clinical professor at Newcastle University. At the moment, Graham is co-authoring the second edition of his book on addressing student sexual violence at universities coming out very early next year. 
• Jemma Ansell, experienced safeguarding practitioner specializing in higher education, charities, and sport. She fosters trust and compliance to combat misconduct, discrimination, bullying, and harassment. As Head of Speak Up at Oxfam Great Britain, she manages the global whistleblowing platform, ‘Speak Up.’
• Our Streets Now, since their launch in 2019, OSN has worked with universities, sports teams, workplaces and local authorities to lead on work to make public spaces safer. They have facilitated workshops with over 5,000 staff, students and professionals and given expert testimony to parliament on the impact of public sexual harassment in places of education. And, in 2023, OSN impacted the law, making public sexual harassment a criminal offence. 

Topics:

Student topics:

• Understanding and tackling harassment, hate, and misconduct
• Being an active bystander
• Looking out for friends and peers
• Building a safe and inclusive community

Staff topics:

• Understanding harassment, hate and sexual misconduct
• Responding to disclosures effectively
• Next steps
• Building a safe and inclusive community