Gender Based Violence- support for staff

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a term that covers a range of abuse and can include:

• domestic abuse
• rape and sexual assault
• child sexual abuse
• stalking, sexual harassment and intimidation
• commercial sexual exploitation including prostitution, pornography and trafficking
• dowry-related abuse
• female genital mutilation
• forced marriage

Gender-based violence can affect anyone at any point during their lives. It affects people in different ways, but it can often lead to victim/survivors feeling alone, isolated, angry and worried. It can also lead to depression, anxiety, flashbacks, sleep problems, problems with eating, and being unable to concentrate.

Support

We are committed to ensuring that our campuses are a safe place and that we support staff to achieve their full potential.

View our gender-based violence statement

First Responders

If you have been affected by gender-based violence and would like to speak to someone, you may contact our First Responders. These colleagues are a trained network of staff who can listen and provide a respectful, non-judgemental and supportive environment whilst outlining your options to report.