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� refining the internal and external referral pathways for victims such that specialists can refer them to appropriate support depending on victim need( counselling, independent sexual violence advisers, Sexual Assault Referral Centre, police)
articulating clear ownership and management of risk at different levels of the institution
working in collaboration with LimeCulture and Keele University to develop training for sexual violence specialists that could be rolled out nationally
providing basic training to all staff in how to respond to disclosure
The second phase will involve an institution-wide conference in 2017, working in partnership with students.
The university’ s work in this area has benefitted from being led at the highest strategic level, with the deputy vice-chancellor having a strong personal commitment to diversity, inclusion and tackling sexual violence. Ultimately, Greenwich’ s approach focuses on a robust and appropriate response to a very serious crime which has significant impact on victims’ lives, and explicit and proportionate management of institutional risk. A focus on sexual violence is also prompting reflection on how the university responds to the diverse personal needs of all of its students.
CASE STUDY 14: KEELE UNIVERSITY: DEVELOPING A WHOLE-INSTITUTION APPROACH
Over the past year, Keele University has been developing and implementing a wholeinstitution approach to responding to sexual violence. The university has committed to the ongoing review and development of activities in the following four areas to achieve a comprehensive, integrated, connected and student-centred response.
Better education, awareness and information �
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Talking openly about the issue of sexual violence to raise awareness about sexual violence and consent and to challenge unacceptable behaviour
Training for staff and student volunteers Raising awareness with students, eg activities conference, welcome talks Campaigns, videos, posters, leaflets, social media Easily accessible and clear information on web pages
One important strand has been joint work with Staffordshire University and respective students’ unions to encourage students to be‘ active bystanders’. This‘ social norming’ approach aims to empower members of the community to step up and make a difference when they hear or see something that is wrong.
Wrap-around care and support for survivors �
Immediate and ongoing‘ wrap-around’ care and support: referrals to counselling and medical services; safety planning; academic and workplace adjustments; self-care resources; advocacy; navigating resources
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