Findings from a national study to investigate how British universities are challenging sexual violence and harassment on campus: Briefing Paper and Checklist

Abstract

The Universities UK Taskforce published its report on tackling violence against women, hate crime and harassment in UK universities in 2016 (UUK, 2016). The UUK report identified seven key components for change (UUK, 2016: p59): 1. A commitment from senior leadership; 5. Managing situations where students have committed an offence; 2. Ensuring an institution-wide approach; 6. Sharing of good practice; and 3. Prevention of incidents; 7. Assessment of support needed with regards to online harassment. 4. Enabling an effective response; Many universities in England and Wales received HEFCE funding to tackle the violence against women (VAWG) work stream forward. Our study investigates the future sustainability of such initiatives.