This type of stuff is slept on
We need to raise more awareness about problems like these, because I think in our culture, more than western culture, this type of stuff is slept upon. It’s not talked about enough, or it’s even more of a sensitive topic than it is here. So, people need to be aware that there is help, there is support, so that people from our culture don’t start feeling hopeless.
Recommendations
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Create an inter-university and college roster of peer supporters and educators that includes international and domestic student leaders across genders.
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Create and promote avenues for comprehensive consent education.
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Create and promote avenues for comprehensive sex education.
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Ensure all sexual violence prevention and response education and training opportunities actively deconstruct victim-blaming, rape myths and gender norms. Ensure these sessions take an intersectional approach to understanding sexual violence and supporting victim/survivors.
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Use multiple formats to deliver accessible education about the SV/SA policy during orientation and at least once per semester