What is Sexual Harassment/Abuse
Unwanted conduct of a sexual nature
Examples of this could be bra strap pulled, unwanted sexualised comments, unwanted sexual images or messages
Sexual Violence
Sexual act or attempt to obtain a sexual act by violence or coercion, rape, assault by penetration or sexual assault
Online Sexual Harassment/Abuse
- Sharing of nude and semi nude images and videos with or without permission
- Taking and sharing nude photographs of Under 18's is a criminal offence
- Sharing of unwanted explicit content
- Upskirting (is a criminal offence)
- Sexualised online bullying
- Unwanted sexual comments and messages, including on social media
- Sexual exploitation; coercion and threats
Consent is key!
- Consent means 'permission for something to happen or agreement to do something'
- Just because someone gave consent does not mean you have consent for ever
- People can change their mind
- You need consent even if you are in a relationship
IT'S NOT OK!
We want to know if you have experienced Sexual Abuse/Assault/Violence contact the Safeguarding Single Point of Contact on 07580 975854 (phone/text/whatsapp) or safeguarding@lincolncollege.ac.uk. You can remain anonymous if you wish.
