5 things to know about sexual harassment at university or college

In recent months we have seen more women coming forward about their experience of sexual harassment, and university and college students and staff haven’t been the exception.

Only this summer, Channel 4 uncovered the increase in reports of sexual harassment in UK universities. And earlier this year, a survey by Brook (a sexual health and wellbeing charity) found that almost half of the female university students they interviewed had experienced inappropriate touching.

So, what can you do if you or someone you know has been sexually harassed at college or university? We have compiled a short list of useful things to know about sexual harassment and steps you can take.

PRESS RELEASE: Helpline opens in Scotland to offer advocacy for women survivors of violence and abuse

The Scottish Women’s Rights Centre (SWRC) have today (Tuesday 29^th October) launched an advocacy support helpline for women survivors of gender based violence living in Scotland.

My summer at the Scottish Women’s Rights Centre

By Gabriella Poli

This summer I joined the Scottish Women’s Rights Centre as a summer placement student, and the two months I spent there were invaluable. Not only did I get to see the SWRC at work, I got to develop my legal skills and be part of a busy legal office.

New sexual harassment legal service launched for women in Scotland

The Scottish Women’s Rights Centre (SWRC) have today (Thursday 1^st August 2019) launched a new specialist legal service which will provide legal information, advice and representation to women who have experienced sexual harassment at work, in further education or online.