Preventing Sexual Misconduct: A Guide for Students
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Harassment and Sexual Misconduct – A Dialogue on the OfS Guidance (Staff)
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In this conversational learning course, learners are placed at the centre of the complex and sensitive issues surrounding harassment and sexual misconduct in higher education. Through realistic, thought-provoking drama scenarios and expert insights, learners explore the boundaries of acceptable behaviour both on and off campus, online and in person. The interactive format provides space to reflect on the various types of harassment and sexual misconduct, consider how to respond as a member of staff and an active bystander, as well as navigating the balance between freedom of speech and protection from harm.
Learners are encouraged to examine assumptions, and biases, and engage meaningfully with their responsibilities under the OfS' Condition E6 — within a learning environment that turns passive training into active, practical engagement.
Please note that some scenarios involve depictions of harassment and sexual misconduct, which some learners may find distressing.
Course Objectives
- The OfS' duties on harassment and sexual misconduct in HE.
- The single, comprehensive source of information.
- Staff responsibilities in preventing and addressing instances of inappropriate behaviour.
- Recognise what constitutes harassment and sexual misconduct under Condition E6, and how it can impact students.
- Responding to a student disclosure of harassment or sexual misconduct.
- Bias awareness in dealing with student reports of harassment and sexual misconduct.
- Consider harassment and sexual misconduct in a staff on staff context and strategies to address it.
- Explore safe, practical options for bystander intervention.
- Identify when speech or behaviour crosses the line into harassment.
- Understand how freedom of speech and academic freedom are balanced with student safety and respect.
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