Formal policy and procedure introduced that establishes Safer Community violence supporting attitudes Service as the central point for receipt and management of reports. bystander intervention. Review of student misconduct procedures has commenced. Ensure education and information will: target all levels of the organisation - current and future students, staff, Counselling Capacity residential colleges, public transport to/from university, sports clubs, University counselling resources were increased in 2017 in response to student societies and student unions increasing demand and lengthening waiting times. This has resulted in be based on best practice and research maximum waiting times of approximately 7 days in peak periods and same be developed and delivered by individuals and/or organisations with day access to service for students in genuine crisis. expertise in sexual violence prevention be developed in consultation with university students, Independent auditor has been engaged to complete this review commencing be readily understood by students from different cultural and language December 2017. backgrounds (plain language review; key messages translated; cultural context) Deakin Residential Services be readily understood by students with differing levels of sex External independent reviewer engaged. Review scheduled to education and general understanding of sexual assault and sexual commence December 2017. harassment integrated into mainstream activities and programs include based promotional campaigns (e.g. White Ribbon). Integrate information and education within existing relevant programs such as programs to address: gender equity forms of harassment and disrespectful behaviour celebration and promotion of value of diversity. Disclosures, reports and response Establish central point for reporting, disclosing, referring incidents relating to sexual harm for coordinated response. Provide an option for students to disclose/report using an online form. Review and test accessibility and effectiveness of information and disclosure processes with assistance from: Deakin University Students Association International students from variety of backgrounds External organisations with expertise. Ensure contract providers of student services including GPs, Advisory Service, Security, Fitness Club Operators are trained and informed of relevant University processes and support options. Map and manage relationships with external services (local sexual assault service, local hospital) to enable referral of students to these services where necessary. Review capacity and expertise to provide response that is sensitive to the distinct of different student cohorts (e.g. Indigenous, LGBTIQ etc.).
Formal policy and procedure introduced that establishes Safer Community Service as the central point for receipt and management of reports. Review of student misconduct procedures has commenced. Counselling Capacity University counselling resources were increased in 2017 in response to increasing demand and lengthening waiting times. This has resulted in maximum waiting times of approximately 7 days in peak periods and same day access to service for students in genuine crisis. Independent auditor has been engaged to complete this review commencing December 2017. Deakin Residential Services External independent reviewer engaged. Review scheduled to commence December 2017. violence supporting attitudes bystander intervention. Ensure education and information will: target all levels of the organisation - current and future students, staff, residential colleges, public transport to/from university, sports clubs, student societies and student unions be based on best practice and research be developed and delivered by individuals and/or organisations with expertise in sexual violence prevention be developed in consultation with university students, be readily understood by students from different cultural and language backgrounds (plain language review; key messages translated; cultural context) be readily understood by students with differing levels of sex education and general understanding of sexual assault and sexual harassment integrated into mainstream activities and programs include based promotional campaigns (e.g. White Ribbon). Integrate information and education within existing relevant programs such as programs to address: gender equity forms of harassment and disrespectful behaviour celebration and promotion of value of diversity. Disclosures, reports and response Establish central point for reporting, disclosing, referring incidents relating to sexual harm for coordinated response. Provide an option for students to disclose/report using an online form. Review and test accessibility and effectiveness of information and disclosure processes with assistance from: Deakin University Students Association International students from variety of backgrounds External organisations with expertise. Ensure contract providers of student services including GPs, Advisory Service, Security, Fitness Club Operators are trained and informed of relevant University processes and support options. Map and manage relationships with external services (local sexual assault service, local hospital) to enable referral of students to these services where necessary. Review capacity and expertise to provide response that is sensitive to the distinct of different student cohorts (e.g. Indigenous, LGBTIQ etc.).
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