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Combatting Sexual Harassment in Higher Education: Raising Awareness, Improving Reporting and Providing Support

“It is important that universities and colleges put transparent measures in place which make it safe and as straightforward as possible to report sexual misconduct by staff, with policies and processes that enable an effective response…if there is evidence of suspected systemic breaches or weaknesses in how a higher education provider meets its duty of care towards its students we will not hesitate to take action.” – Office for Students

A report from Revolt Sexual Assault and the Student Room released this year found that 62% of students and graduates had experienced sexual violence including groping, harassment, unwanted touching, coercion and sexual assault, while 8% had said they had been raped. The survey was the first student consultation on the issue in the last decade and interviewed 4,500 students from 153 different British universities.

Join us for Combatting Sexual Harassment in the Higher Education Conference, where our expert speakers will offer insights into the most important issues to support HE institutions in combatting sexual harassment. The programme will first aim to identify national priorities for all higher education institutions, before addressing particular challenges currently facing the sector, including developing strategies to increase reporting, understanding how to embed culture change, supporting victims effectively and working in collaboration. Attending this event, you will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, share best practice and consider how to create a professional, respectful and safe environment for everyone in HE institutions as well as contributing to wider thinking on how to tackle sexual harassment and misconduct effectively.

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08:30	Registration and refreshments
09:30	Opening remarks from chair Dr Kirsty Fairclough, Associate Dean: Research and Innovation, University of Salford
09:40	Establishing National Priorities for Combatting Sexual Harassment in Higher Education Dr Anna Bull, Co-Founder, 1752 Group and Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of Portsmouth Giving an overview of the problem and proposing current national priorities for combatting staff-student sexual harassment in higher education across the UK Outlining steps towards supporting students to report staff sexual misconduct Exploring examples of better practice in disciplinary processes Reviewing variations in progress across the sector
10:10	Embedding Change in University Culture to Address Harassment, Misconduct and Violence Professor Carolyn Jackson, Department of Educational Research, Lancaster University Developing strategies to ensure culture change becomes embedded within university campuses Why has it become normalised? – Understanding the effect of lad culture in universities and what more can be done to challenge it Ensuring that staff and students have adequate awareness and understanding of sexism and sexual harassment
10:30	Implementing the Guidance for Allegations of Student Misconduct Julian Sladdin, Partner, PinsentMasons LLP Supporting universities to respond effectively to allegations of student misconduct Learning from institutions that have implemented the guidance and overcoming existing challenges Enabling universities to support and collaborate through the process and share best practice
10:50	Providing Effective Training and Guidance for Staff and Students in Dealing with Sexual Harassment, Misconduct and Violence Amy O'Leary, University Sexual Assault and Harassment Advisor (SAHA), University of Cambridge Developing and utilising training to help staff respond effectively to students who have been subjected to sexual harassment, misconduct and violence Working with students across the Collegiate University to build awareness of sexual violence Learning from successful initiatives and sharing best practice
11:10	Questions and Discussion
11.20	Refreshments and Networking
11:50	Case Study: Insights from the AMOSSHE Report - Sexual Misconduct Disclosures Nicola Tune, PhD Researcher, University of Liverpool Reviewing the findings of the AMOSSHE report on sexual harassment in five northwest universities Understanding students’ expectations and perceptions surrounding their university’s response to sexual misconduct Focusing on LGBT students and their experiences of and response to sexual harassment on campus Gain insights into online sexual harassment and how to respond effectively
12:20	Panel Discussion: Raising Awareness, Improving Reporting and Providing Support Dr Kirsty Fairclough, Associate Dean: Research and Innovation, University of Salford Claire Slater, Deputy Director of Student Services, University of Bristol and AMOSSHE Executive Member Nicola Tune, PhD Researcher, University of Liverpool Amy O'Leary, University Sexual Assault and Harassment Advisor (SAHA), University of Cambridge Focusing on key challenges facing those working in the sector Discussing strategies to raise awareness and improve reporting of instances of sexual harassment and misconduc Considering the support services available and the value of working in partnership
12:50	Lunch and Networking
13:50	Effectively Managing Cases of Staff-Student Harassment and Misconduct Dr Paula Harrison-Woods, Director of Student Administration and Support, University of Liverpool Beyond the legal guidance, identifying the challenges for good case management People, policy, process and systems requirements for effective case management Sharing good practice within the sector
14:15	Ensuring Universities Support Victims Effectively and Sensitively Kelly Savery, Student Service Lead, Manchester Rape Crisis Supporting students through the process of making an allegation of sexual harassment Meeting the mental health needs of students that have been victims of sexual harassment or violence Removing stigma around sexual harassment and violence across HE institutions and supporting survivors Understanding the psychology of victim blaming, why many students self-blame and how to support these students effectively
14:40	Questions and discussion
14:50	Refreshments and networking
15:10	Referring Cases of Sexual Harassment and Misconduct to the Police Nicky Billingham, Swansea Student Liaison Officer, Community Safety, South Wales Police Understanding what support the police can offer victims of sexual harassment and misconduct Learn about how universities can collaborate effectively with the police to support victims Raising awareness across university communities of how police combat sexual harassment and misconduct
15:30	Taking a Whole Institution Approach: The Value of Collaboration and Leadership in Combatting Sexual Harassment and Violence Professor Graham Towl, Former Pro Vice Chancellor Chair, Sexual Violence Task Force and Professor of Psychology, Durham University What should universities be doing now? Key tests for prospective students and parents Understanding what has been successful and identifying areas for improvement Creating partnerships across universities to increase consistency in management of cases and decrease variation between institutions
15:50	Questions and discussion
16:00	Closing remarks from chair Dr Kirsty Fairclough, Associate Dean: Research and Innovation, University of Salford
16:10	Conference close

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Learning outcomes

Identify priorities for combatting sexual harassment and misconduct in higher education across the country
Examine the importance of staff training initiatives to ensure staff are equipped to support victims of sexual violence and harassment
Consider how to improve reporting of instances of sexual misconduct and creating a safe space for students to encourage reporting
Gain insights from the AMOSSHE report on reporting of sexual misconduct, understand its findings
Have the opportunity to hear about the issue of online sexual harassment and how it can be effectively addressed
Understand the specific needs and experiences of LGBT students and their experiences of sexual harassment and misconduct
Consider next steps and future challenges in continuing to address sexual harassment
Understand the legal responsibilities of institutions in relation to monitoring, handling complaints, investigating and supporting victims
Consider the role of the police in supporting victims and investigating allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct
Benefit from hearing examples of successfully addressing sexual harassment and understand how they could be implemented in your organisation
Share best practice and gain transferable insights that could help develop the policies and processes on your institution
Network with colleagues and contribute to wider thinking on how to address sexual misconduct and effectively support victims

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Anti-Social Behaviour Coordinators
Academics/Researchers
Chancellors and Vice Chancellors
Community Safety Teams
Counselling Services and Psychologists
Counsellors
Crime Prevention Officers
Criminal Justice Practitioners
Crown Prosecution Service
Dean of Students
Educational Psychologists
Equality and Diversity Practitioners
Equality and Diversity Teams
Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Practitioners
Family Justice Centres
Forensic Service Providers and Practitioners
Heads of Security
Health Service Professionals
Human Resources Teams
Legal Professionals
Local Criminal Justice Boards
Local Education Welfare Authorities
Mental Health Teams
National Offender Management Teams
Operational Support Police
Outreach and Support Teams
Police Service
Rape and Crisis Support Services
Rape and Sexual Assault Support Centres and Specialists
Safeguarding Adults Teams
Sexual Offence Liaison Officers

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