With many of our students headed out for Halloween celebrations we wanted to remind our community to look after each other and ensure we are treating each other with respect.
With many of our students dressing up and heading out for Halloween celebrations we wanted to remind our community to look after each other and ensure we are treating each other with respect.
As a community it’s important to call harmful behaviour out and ensure that we are all behaving in ways that don’t negatively impact those around us.
‘Safer nightlife is about looking out for each other so when someone experiences unwanted, predatory, creepy or violent behaviour, it’s everyone’s problem.’ (Good Night Out, 2024)
The says that someone consents to sexual activity if they:
If someone says ‘no’ to any kind of sexual activity, they are not agreeing to it.
But, if someone doesn't say ‘no’ out loud, that doesn’t automatically mean that they have agreed to it either. If someone seems unsure, stays quiet, moves away or doesn’t respond, they are not agreeing to sexual activity.
Someone doesn’t have the freedom and capacity to agree to sexual activity by choice if:
If someone's not sure whether you are giving your consent for something sexual, they should check with you. If they can see or suspect you're not 100% comfortable or happy with what's happening between you, they should stop.
You always have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. If you do – the other person should stop.
Read more about consent here
Sexual harassment is ANY unwanted sexual behaviour that makes someone feel upset, scared, offended or humiliated, or is meant to make them feel that way.
Sexual harassment can take many forms including:
‘Sexual assault’ is commonly used to refer to any form of sexual violence or abuse that involves physical contact between the perpetrator (person responsible) and the victim or survivor.
Someone can commit sexual assault if:
They intentionally touch another person, in a sexual manner without consent. The touching can be with any part of the body or with anything else.
This could include:
However, please know that this is not a full list. Just because something isn’t included here doesn’t mean it isn’t sexual assault.
Consent is key – if you have not or cannot give consent for somebody to touch you in a sexual manner then they shouldn’t.
It can be hard to know what to do if you see someone being harassed or assaulted. Here’s some tips on how you can be an active bystander:
Before stepping in, try the ABC approach.
Catcalling, pestering, unwanted sexual advances and nonconsensual touching can often be excused as ‘banter’ or ‘nothing’ but this behaviour has the potential to effect somebody for the rest of their life, not just their night.
港彩开奖Bristol's Anti-Sexual Violence Service
provides a non-judgemental, inclusive and confidential safe space for you to seek support if you have experienced sexual trauma of any kind, even if you don’t want to report something.
You can refer yourself directly online or 港彩开奖Bristol staff and other professionals can support you in filling out the self-referral form.
港彩开奖Report and Support tool
Developed for 港彩开奖Bristol students to get help if you've experienced something on campus or on university business that makes you feel upset or uncomfortable.
With , you can choose to speak with one of UWE's trained advisers so they can discretely investigate incidents, or you can report issues anonymously.
Serious Concerns Line
If you are worried or concerned about yourself or another student, please call the Serious Concerns Line at any time of day or night, including the weekends. +44 (0)117 32 84000
港彩开奖Wellbeing Service
Counselling and mental health support for registered students who need to explore their difficulties in more depth using solution-focused methods.
Students’ Union at 港彩开奖complaints
If you wish to make a complaint about the behaviour of a member, officer or staff of the Union we would like you to tell us. We will investigate your feedback or complaint, let you know the outcome and do everything we can to put things right. Complaints (thestudentsunion.co.uk)
Rape Crisis – England and Wales
Their Support Line is staffed by trained specialists who are there to listen to you, believe you and answer any questions that you have. 0808 500 2222 or