We pride ourselves on providing inclusive learning environments where students, staff and visitors feel safe, thrive and belong.
We recognise that sexual misconduct and violence, but not limited to rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking and domestic abuse are matters of concern and are dealt with swiftly and appropriately.
This page sets out the Etc’s comprehensive source of information on such matters with relevant links to information, policies, regulations and other resources that will support and direct students and staff on such issues. Students can also find relevant information on Teesside University’s website.
Support for Students
Support for Staff
Support is available to any Etc student who has experienced harassment, sexual violence and/or any other form of abuse.
Support, advice and guidance is available for any staff member who has experienced harassment, sexual violence and/or other forms of abuse. Links below require staff login.
Staff complete mandatory training on a wide range of subjects. Sexual Harassment and Violence Training is completed by all staff annually.
Harassment: means unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic (e.g. sex, race, disability) that violates dignity or creates an offensive, intimidating, degrading or hostile environment, per Equality Act 2010 and Protection from Harassment Act 1997 definitions.
Sexual misconduct: means any unwanted or attempted unwanted conduct of a sexual nature—this includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, rape, explicit image-sharing without consent, etc.