UTS is committed to the goal of eliminating sexual harm and gender-based violence (GBV) on campus. We want all members of the UTS community to be safe from sexual harm and GBV. You can disclose or report an incident at any time. UTS will support and guide you through the reporting process.
What is sexual harm and GBV?
MAKE A REPORT
Students
To disclose or report sexual harm, lodge an online report
Staff
If you receive a disclosure or report of sexual harm from or about a UTS student, complete the summary form
UTS SEXUAL HARM SUPPORT LINE
9am to 5pm
Monday to Friday
(UTS Security will connect you with support out of these hours)
Sexual harm means any unwanted or unwelcome sexual behaviour or any sexual activity that occurs without free and informed consent.
Gender-based violence (GBV) is any violence that is used against someone because of their gender (or perceived gender). Sexual harm is a form of GBV.
Sexual harm, GBV and consent are further defined in the Sexual Harm Prevention and Response Policy.
People committing these acts often use tactics to make a person feel responsible or complicit. It is never the responsibility of the person who has had the act committed against them. But it can be frightening to have the courage to reach out for help.
Some forms of sexual harm (for example, sexual assault, image-based abuse and stalking) are a crime.
What to do if you have experienced sexual harm or GBV
It takes courage to reach out, but if you have experienced sexual harm or GBV, help is available. What to do if you have experienced sexual harm
Support for sexual harm and GBV
You have a choice about where you seek help. UTS offers a number of services that can help and support you. There are also community services. Support for sexual harm
Consent matters
UTS has compulsory training on consent to ensure that all members of our community have a shared understanding about appropriate behaviour and positive intervention. Consent Matters training
Respect.Now.Always.
We are proud to be a member of the national Respect.Now.Always. campaign that aims to eliminate sexual harm and GBV on Australian campuses. Respect.Now.Always.