Resources
These resources give an insight into a range of global sexual violence policies. These policies provide recommendations and direction that can help with developing a successful sexual violence policy in a range of crucial areas (such as consent support, discourses and evaluation).
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Ryerson University Sexual Violence Policy. (Canada, 2016.) Clear and concise policy, including consent, support, handling disclosures and complaints procedures. https://www.ryerson.ca/policies/policy-list/sexual-violence-policy/
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University of California Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy. (US, 2022.) Sexual violence and sexual harassment policy implemented across all employees, undergraduate, graduate and professional students; clearly prohibiting sexual harassment. This policy is comprehensive and good practice in the US. https://www.sexualharassment.ucla.edu/Portals/42/Documents/SHSV_Policy%202016.pdf
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University of Sydney Student Sexual Misconduct Policy. (Australia, 2018.) Easy-to-follow policy for addressing sexual assault and harassment, focusing specifically on students, including information on disclosure, complaints, recommended procedures and active bystander intervention. http://sydney.edu.au/policies/showdoc.aspx?recnum=PDOC2018/470&RendNum=0
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University of Otago Sexual Misconduct Policy. (2019.) https://www.otago.ac.nz/administration/policies/otago711781.html
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University of Canterbury Prevention of Harassment and Bullying Policy. (2019.) https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about/governance/ucpolicy/general/prevention-of-harassment-and-bullying-policy/