Clarissa J. DiSantis is a practitioner, trainer, and leading authority on addressing gender-based violence in Higher Education and was the first person to hold a dedicated role in this area in the United Kingdom at Durham University from 2016 to 2024. She currently works as the Education and Training Lead for Active* Consent based at the University of Galway, Ireland.Graham J. Towl is Professor of Forensic Psychology at Durham University, UK and the Chair of the Scottish Advisory Panel on Offender Rehabilitation in Scotland. He was the Pro Vice Chancellor Chair of the groundbreaking Durham University Sexual Violence Task Force from 2015 to 2016. Prior to his time at Durham, he was the Chief Psychologist at the Ministry of Justice.

The first edition of this book has become indispensable to anyone working to combat gender-based violence in UK higher education.This second edition, with cutting-edge new material and case studies, is also set to become an instant classic. Its recommendations on good practice should be read and acted on by everyone – activists, practitioners, researchers, and leaders – trying to change their university for the better.

• Part 1. Why Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Sexual Violence in Higher Education: An International Issue Chapter 3. Technology-Facilitated Sexual Violence and Technology-Based Solutions: Learning After COVID-19 Chapter 4. The Call to Action: Higher Education Institutions’ Role in Addressing Sexual Violence Part 2. How Chapter 5. Embedding a Comprehensive Institution-wide Approach Chapter 6. Tackling Resistance to Change Chapter 7. Developing a Sexual Violence Policy and Procedure Chapter 8. Comprehensive Institution-wide Education Chapter 9. Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence Chapter 10. Case Management and Practitioner Safety Chapter 11. Trauma-Informed Investigations Chapter 12. The Disciplinary Process Chapter 13. When Universities Get It Wrong Chapter 14. Leadership and Partnerships Chapter 15. Concluding Thoughts and Recommendations

Clarissa J. DiSantis is a practitioner, trainer, and leading authority on addressing gender-based violence in Higher Education and was the first person to hold a dedicated role in this area in the United Kingdom at Durham University from 2016 to 2024. She currently works as the Education and Training Lead for Active* Consent based at the University of Galway, Ireland.Graham J. Towl is Professor of Forensic Psychology at Durham University, UK and the Chair of the Scottish Advisory Panel on Offender Rehabilitation in Scotland. He was the Pro Vice Chancellor Chair of the groundbreaking Durham University Sexual Violence Task Force from 2015 to 2016. Prior to his time at Durham, he was the Chief Psychologist at the Ministry of Justice.

The first edition of this book has become indispensable to anyone working to combat gender-based violence in UK higher education.This second edition, with cutting-edge new material and case studies, is also set to become an instant classic. Its recommendations on good practice should be read and acted on by everyone – activists, practitioners, researchers, and leaders – trying to change their university for the better.

• Part 1. Why Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Sexual Violence in Higher Education: An International Issue Chapter 3. Technology-Facilitated Sexual Violence and Technology-Based Solutions: Learning After COVID-19 Chapter 4. The Call to Action: Higher Education Institutions’ Role in Addressing Sexual Violence Part 2. How Chapter 5. Embedding a Comprehensive Institution-wide Approach Chapter 6. Tackling Resistance to Change Chapter 7. Developing a Sexual Violence Policy and Procedure Chapter 8. Comprehensive Institution-wide Education Chapter 9. Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence Chapter 10. Case Management and Practitioner Safety Chapter 11. Trauma-Informed Investigations Chapter 12. The Disciplinary Process Chapter 13. When Universities Get It Wrong Chapter 14. Leadership and Partnerships Chapter 15. Concluding Thoughts and Recommendations

Clarissa J. DiSantis is a practitioner, trainer, and leading authority on addressing gender-based violence in Higher Education and was the first person to hold a dedicated role in this area in the United Kingdom at Durham University from 2016 to 2024. She currently works as the Education and Training Lead for Active* Consent based at the University of Galway, Ireland.Graham J. Towl is Professor of Forensic Psychology at Durham University, UK and the Chair of the Scottish Advisory Panel on Offender Rehabilitation in Scotland. He was the Pro Vice Chancellor Chair of the groundbreaking Durham University Sexual Violence Task Force from 2015 to 2016. Prior to his time at Durham, he was the Chief Psychologist at the Ministry of Justice.

The first edition of this book has become indispensable to anyone working to combat gender-based violence in UK higher education.This second edition, with cutting-edge new material and case studies, is also set to become an instant classic. Its recommendations on good practice should be read and acted on by everyone – activists, practitioners, researchers, and leaders – trying to change their university for the better.

• Part 1. Why Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Sexual Violence in Higher Education: An International Issue Chapter 3. Technology-Facilitated Sexual Violence and Technology-Based Solutions: Learning After COVID-19 Chapter 4. The Call to Action: Higher Education Institutions’ Role in Addressing Sexual Violence Part 2. How Chapter 5. Embedding a Comprehensive Institution-wide Approach Chapter 6. Tackling Resistance to Change Chapter 7. Developing a Sexual Violence Policy and Procedure Chapter 8. Comprehensive Institution-wide Education Chapter 9. Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence Chapter 10. Case Management and Practitioner Safety Chapter 11. Trauma-Informed Investigations Chapter 12. The Disciplinary Process Chapter 13. When Universities Get It Wrong Chapter 14. Leadership and Partnerships Chapter 15. Concluding Thoughts and Recommendations