Supporting survivors of sexual violence and abuse in Sussex
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In this instalment of our Survivors’ Stories series, we share the story of viral artist Lisa Chester-Linskey, whose experiences of sexual violence have profoundly shaped both her life and her creative practice.
For many women and marginalised people working in comedy, the reality behind the stage curtain is far less funny. A recently published report into misogyny in the comedy industry has revealed deeply concerning experiences of harassment, assault and discrimination.
With the forthcoming Employment Rights Act placing a stronger, proactive duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment, we’re seeing many organisations take stock of how prepared they really are… So how can we help?
Katie Price has spent decades being judged through impossible expectations of womanhood. Her story invites us to question the Madonna-whore complex, the lasting impact of trauma, and why society still struggles to accept that women can be messy, contradictory, sexual, nurturing and all of those things at once.
As we approach two years since the launch of the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, we wanted to take a moment to pause and reflect.
The Charter marked significant steps forward, an acknowledgement at national level that sexual harassment and misconduct within healthcare settings is a serious, systemic issue that requires proactive, sustained action.
As universities across the UK prepare their consent training for the new academic year, many are focused on meeting regulatory requirements of condition E6 from the Office for Students, around harassment and sexual misconduct. Find out how our training can support you!
At the risk of sounding pessimistic, I can’t help but wonder: haven’t women already given enough? When I first heard this year’s International Women’s Day theme, Give to Gain, It made me think about all the things women already give and how much we are still waiting to gain.
New Training: Our one day Supporting Survivors in Higher Education Training session helps to empower university staff to respond safely and compassionately to disclosures of sexual violence. Our HEI Sexual Violence training supports survivors and ensures E6 compliance.