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Ending Sexual Violence & Harassment
TU Dublin is proud to be a member of the National Framework for Consent in Higher Education Institutions (2020) and strives to provide a safe, respectful, supportive and positive environment for all staff, students and visitors.
TU Dublin is actively promoting a culture of zero tolerance for sexual violence and harassment and aims to provide an environment free from all forms of discrimination and exploitation for everyone in the University community. The Institutional Working Group (IWG) was formed in 2019 and the University's Action Plan was submitted to the HEA in February 2021.
- Active* Consent Rollout 2021/2022 – over 5300 students completed workshops Sept 21-Dec 22
- September 2022 - eLearning Module – Sexual Violence and Harassment – How to Support Yourself and Your Peers Available
- November 2021 - Active* Consent Staff Awareness Video Available
- October 2021 - Speakout Anonymous Reporting Tool Available
- March 2021 Disclosure Training Available
The following Training Programmes and Workshops form part of the University's commitment to providing a safe, respectful, supportive and positive environment for all in the TU Dublin Community and are outlined in the University's Consent Framework.
Consent Workshops:
TU Dublin has been offering Active*Consent Workshops to all incoming first year students for the past 3 yrs. These workshops are delivered by Catherine Bolger who is the Consent Lead in TU Dublin. Active*Consent workshops provide safe spaces to explore the nuances of sexual consent and how best to negotiate active sexual consent. Our aim is to promote a positive and confident approach to sexual health and to equip young people with the tools to recognise and communicate about sexual consent.
Disclosure Training:
We are delighted to be offering Disclosure training this year to staff and students in TU Dublin. This training will focus on equipping people with the skills to respond to disclosures of incidents of sexual violence or harassment and help signpost to relevant support services within the University and access to relevant external agencies.
Bystander Intervention Training:
This year will see the introduction of Bystander Intervention Training and the more in depth Bystander Intervention Programme (UCC). Both of these training programmes will be available to staff and students. Bystander Training and Intervention provides staff and students with an understanding of key issues relating to sexual consent and the boundaries surrounding sexual violence and harassment by providing key intervention skills that can be used in many settings.
Point of Contact Person/ Designated Person Training:
The role of the First point of Contact or Designated Person within the University is a named contact person who will receive Disclosures within the University. This role is not a formal reporting role but a confidential, supportive role offering a safe space to come and talk about any incident or experience. Information on where and how to seek further help and support can be provided by this person. Further training for this specified role will be offered to staff who express an interest in providing this role to staff and students within the University. Ongoing support will be offered to any staff member or student named as a designated person.
For Further Information Contact:
Active*Consent - 'Moving Parts' Animated Video Series
