#MeToo: How should universities respond to sexual violence on campus?

With the #MeToo movement, survivors of sexual assault have recently joined forces on social media to demand visibility and restitution. Many commentators claim that Western society is on the verge of a cultural turning point concerning sexual violence. In this context, universities need to step up their game and assure a safer climate on campus. This session will review crucial policy tools and student support strategies aimed at effectively preventing and responding to sexual violence.

Topics

• Student experience
• Leadership & strategy

Chair

• Ann Conlon, 

  King's College London, United Kingdom

Speakers

• Jessica Price, 

  Culturally Sensitive Training & Psychotherapy Practice, Germany

• Petek Batum, 

  Sabanci University, Turkey