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Welcome to the #CombatMisconductHub

The staff hub is split into three themes - prevention, support, and investigation. Here you will find resources to support you to understand sexual misconduct, the role of the university, access support options, and much more.

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Introductory guides that highlight the best resources to get started
Prevention
  • Understanding sexual misconduct
  • What universities can do to tackle sexual misconduct
  • Engaging with students
  • A whole institution approach
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Support
  • I need support
  • Supporting someone else
  • Understanding secondary trauma
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Investigation
  • Reporting sexual misconduct
  • The investigation process
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Ask AVA database

AVA's Ask AVA database is full of resources and tools for education practitioners on gender-based violence and healthy relationships.

Domestic AbuseHealthy relationshipsSexual misconduct
Tackling Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hatred: practical guidance for universities

Guidance from Universities UK for universities tackling Islamophobia.

Intersectionality
Information about the use of NDAs in sexual misconduct cases

Guidance from Can't Buy My Silence.

PoliciesSexual misconduct
I Know He Loves Me – IPV

Video from Shine Aloud UK exploring experiences of intimate partner violence for young people.

Domestic AbuseHealthy relationshipsSexual misconduct
HEFCW guidance on tackling violence against women in higher education

Consultation: HEFCW guidance on tackling violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence in higher education.

Domestic AbuseSexual misconduct
AVA’s Impact Matrix Tool

The Impact Matrix is an online tool which helps higher education institutions to measure and improve their university’s approach to tackling and preventing sexual misconduct.

Sexual misconduct
Unhealthy relationship signs

Identifying red flags in relationships guidance from CWA.

Healthy relationships
How to Handle Alleged Student Misconduct for UK Universities

Guidance from UUK & Pinsent Masons.

Sexual misconductUnderstanding duty of care
Tackling racial harassment: universities challenged

Report from the EHRC presenting the findings of the EHRC inquiry in to racial harassment in universities in England, Scotland and Wales. Includes recommendations for change.

Intersectionality
NUS training resources

Training resources from the NUS.