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Tackling Harassment and Sexual Misconduct: Prevent, Act, Support
Deliver institution-wide training that, in addition to Consent Matters, aims to fully comply with the new Office for Students (OfS) regulations and empower both staff and students with the skills and knowledge to prevent, identify, and respond to harassment, misconduct, and sexual violence.
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.
- Engaging 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.
- 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.
- 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. Measure the efficacy of the programme with our built-in efficacy tool, designed to help report on learning outcomes.
This programme is for:
- All students – induction and ongoing education
- All staff – all members looking for introductory to intermediate-level training
- 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.
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
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Engaging, made me think - interactive features means it's not just 'another boring powerpoint presentation.Learner feedback
This is one of the best online courses I have encountered. Everything was clear, well-paced, suitably referenced and demonstrated inclusive practice.Learner feedback
Very informative, opened up my options and made me feel like I would have a better idea of what to do or who to talk to in situations of harassment and sexual misconduct.Learner feedback