Supporting Survivors of Rape and Sexual Violence New
This course is aimed to increase your understanding of the issues surrounding disclosures of sexual assault and harassment of students, the support available locally and the new University Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Procedures.
Norah Al-Ani, Director of Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre will deliver a presentation on:
- Prevalence, definitions and the Legal Framework
- Attitudes to rape and sexual violence
- Effects and impacts of sexual violence
- Barriers to disclosure, barriers to reporting
- Working with and supporting survivors
- Sources of support
Sarah d'Ambrumenil will report on:
- The university new Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Procedures
Tutors and welfare staff in colleges or University staff working directly with students, who may receive disclosures of sexual assault or rape.
Read the student and staff disclosure guidelines: http://www.cambridgestudents.cam.ac.uk/files/sexual_assault_disclosure_students_2017.pdf
http://www.seniortutors.admin.cam.ac.uk/files/sexual_assault_disclosure_staff_january_2017.pdf
There is no need to have read the Procedure for handling cases of Harassment and Sexual Misconduct prior to attending this course. However, if you are interested, you can access the University policies here: http://www.studentcomplaints.admin.cam.ac.uk/hsm_policy
Number of sessions: 1
# | Date | Time | Venue | Trainers | |
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1 | Wed 29 Nov 2017 14:00 - 16:00 | 14:00 - 16:00 | Newnham College, Barbara White Room | map | Sarah d'Ambrumenil, Norah Al-Ani |
Presentation
2 hours
Booking / availability