Confronting Sexual Violence at the University of Oxford Abigail Burman

1 in in National Union of Students (2010) ‘Hidden Marks: A Study of Women Student’s Experiences of Harassment, Stalking, Violence and Sexual Assault’. London: NUS. 2 Feltes, T et al. (2012) ‘Gender-based violence, stalking, and fear of crime (EU project report)’. Bochum: European Commission.

under such intoxication you are more likely to … Be sexually assaulted or raped (N.B. this is very much the assaulter/rapist’s fault – we categorically don’t victim-blame here at Corpus. It’s just wise to be careful.) “” Cultural Silence 1 1 Corpus Christi JCR, “Corpus JCR Welfare Guide” (Corpus Christi JCR, 2013).

Is there a rape epidemic happening? “” Cultural Silence

Institutional Silence Who do you go to? What can they do? What do they have to do? How will decisions be made?

It’s a pity you didn’t have it in you to just give him a hard squeeze. “” Institutional Silence 1 It Happens Here, “Stories of Sexual Violence & a Victim-Blaming University” (It Happens Here, November 2013), 1

Awareness Online resource hub Tumblr of survivors’ stories Events Education Fresher’s Week consent workshops Good Lad positive masculinity workshops Advocacy Explicit institutional stance against sexual violence Clear policies on reporting and support