RESPECT at DkIT
Promoting consent and ending sexual violence and harassment


Responding to and
Ending
Sexual Violence and Harassment.
Promoting Positive sexual
Experiences and
Changing Campus culture
Together.
If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence or harassment
If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, harassment or assault visit the link below for options on what to do next and a list of supports available.
Find Out More
If you are unsure if you have been affected by sexual violence or harassment
If you are unsure if you have been affected by sexual violence or harassment; The National Active Consent Hub includes answers to frequently asked questions and has clear definitions of consent, sexual violence and harassment. This website also offers information on training and more.
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Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention and Response ManagerIf you have any questions, need support, or would like to make a disclosure or formal complaint please contact the ESVH manager. Siobhan Molloy |
RESPECT in DkIT starts with you and me
Below is a selection of support and training to help both students and staff, respond to ending sexual violence and sexual harassment and promote positive sexual experiences.
The Speak Out Reporting Tool
The Speak Out Reporting Tool is available to all students and staff members of DkIT and its 100% anonymous.
Free Counselling
As a student of DkIT, you can avail of free counselling sessions. Here you can share your experience in a confidential and non-judgemental environment.
Student Health Unit
The Student Health Unit (SHU) provides free on-campus medical care to all registered students
Active Consent
Learn everything you need to know and understand about Active Consent.
Bystander Intervention Training
We Support RESPECT in DkIT.
This initiative is supported by all our sports and societies



Become a RESPECT Ambassador
We are asking students and staff to be proactive in Responding to and Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment and become RESPECT Ambassadors.
If you complete any of our training, you will receive a RESPECT Lanyard/Pin or Digital Badge. This way you will gain understanding, skills and knowledge in relation to consent, challenging unacceptable behaviour and promoting positive experiences and will work towards changing campus culture.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment Initiatives
Watch this video to learn more about how we are actively implementing Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment Initiatives with our community in DkIT.

Framework for Consent
As part of RESPECT in DkIT, we are actively working to implement the Framework for Consent in HEIs: Safe, Respectful, Supportive and Positive: Ending Sexual Harassment in Irish Higher Education Institutions and learning from the recommendations in THEA’s Promoting Consent and Preventing Sexual Violence Report.