Today, students across the world are a leading voice on issues of equality, diversity and liberation, and have the power to bring about real positive social change.
Sexual violence and harassment are widespread problems that exist across society, and university campuses are no exception to that, including Warwick.
Every single one of us has a responsibility to acknowledge this issue and take action to tackle it. Together, as a community, we must strive to make our campus and local area as safe and inclusive as possible.
At Warwick, #WeGetConsent.
Bystander Intervention in the Curriculum
In 2016/17 the SU piloted a 6-hour module on consent and bystander intervention at Warwick in partnership with the Law and PAIS departments. Since then we've worked with IATL to realise our vision of bystander intervention education embedded within the curriculum for all Warwick students.
As a result, in the 2019/20 academic year there will be:
- Bystander intervention workshops available to all new students in Welcome Week
- Bystander intervention modules offered to first year cohorts across all three faculties
Ask for Angela
If you're feeling unsafe in an SU venue, head to the bar and ask for 'Angela'. Our staff have been trained to help you.
We're campaigning for local venues to adopt the Ask for Angela scheme too!
Find out more about the Ask for Angela scheme here.
Consent Matters online module
Every member of the university community - students and staff alike - has access to the Consent Matters online module about consent and bystander intervention.
Consent Matters is fully interactive and evidence-based, covering the areas of sexual consent, communication and relationships, and bystander intervention.
Complete the Consent Matters course on Moodle now!
Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week
Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week takes place in the first week of February each year and is obserbved at Warwick as an opportunity to raise awareness and tackle the issues of sexual abuse & sexual violence.
Our 2018/19 programme included film screenings, discussions, campaigns meetings, craftivism events, stalls, sports tasters and drop-in events with CRASAC (Coventry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre).
Get involved with the campaign to help organise the programme for 2019/20!
#WeGetConsent Ambassadors
If you're looking for more ways to get involved, why not sign up to be a #WeGetConsent ambassador?
#WeGetConsent ambassadors can:
- Determine the direction of the #WeGetConsent campaign
- Organise #WeGetConsent events and activities
- Use their skills to benefit the campaign
- Advertise the campaign and related activities
#WeGetConsent Wristbands
Show your support for the campaign visibly by picking up one of our campaign wristbands. Wear it to lectures, wear it to socials, wear it at home!
You can pick up your wristband from:
- SU HQ Reception
- SU HQ Workzone
- Campaigns & Communities department in SU HQ
- Welfare & Campaigs Officer in SU HQ
If you'd like more information about the campaign, email campaigns@warwicksu.com.