Third-level students are to take consent classes in a bid to tackle sexual violence on Irish campuses.
Colleges will also introduce anonymous reporting tools and disclosure training.
So that's as part of an action plan which the Minister is publishing today.
They will discuss their progress with the Higher Education Authority each year.
So the aim is to end sexual violence and harassment in third-level.
Minister @SimonHarrisTD "Addressing sexual violence is a priority for me and all those in the third level sector. We must be leaders in this field." https://t.co/FWMoiWxiR8 @hea_irl pic.twitter.com/TZ3JFC1NcH
— Department of Further and Higher Education (@DeptofFHed) June 28, 2021
Minister Echoes Call For Consent Classes In Colleges
Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has reiterated a call he made last year:
"I'd like consent classes to be provided for all incoming students."
"So I think there's a lot of evidence behind it, a student who attends a consent class learns a number of things that stand to them right through their college experience."
"I've been working alongside a number of institutions on that."
"So I'd echo that call again this year, for all colleges to work to put in place consent classes for students."
"Particularly incoming first year students, whether that's in person [classes] or online."
