Promoting consent and ending sexual violence and 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.
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.
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 is available to all students and staff members of DkIT and its 100% anonymous.
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.
The Student Health Unit (SHU) provides free on-campus medical care to all registered students
Learn everything you need to know and understand about Active Consent.
This 2 hours online training with 4 self-directed modules can be done at your own pace! The programme highlights the danger of normalising and accepting abusive behaviour.
This initiative is supported by all our sports and societies
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.
Watch this video to learn more about how we are actively implementing Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment Initiatives with our community in DkIT.
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.
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