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It is the responsibility of everyone to promote respectful relationships, consent, empathy, and support. Our CDU community is committed to building capacity of our staff and students to become active, informed bystanders. Those who witness or experience sexual violence or related behaviours should feel supported and enabled to speak out and access support.  \nStatistics:  \n9 used the reporting tool  \n 5 staff – 3 disclosures, 2 reports  \n 4 student – 3 disclosures, 1 reports  \nA report is a formal submission that initiates a confidential investigation to assess whether the incident constitutes abreach of the Student or Staff Code of Conduct.  \nA disclosure involves sharing information about an incident to seek support or guidance; it does not initiate an investigation or assess potential breaches.  \nSupport Provided:  \n Trauma-informed specialist counselling for students  \n 24/7 Wellbeing Support Phone and Text Line  \n Staff EAP support provided through Converge, Solace Consulting, and EASA  \n Resources and advice for external reporting  \n Referrals to the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC)  \n Prevention-focussed initiatives and actions developed and delivered (See page 2 for more information)  \nConsent Matters Training 2024:  \n667 staff and  \n539 students completed the training  \nTotal 1206  \nOur Watch Change the Story Sessions attended by 43  \nattendees  \nRespect. Now. Always. Funding provided to  \n4 students  \n150+ attendees at 10 Respect Week  \nevents across  \n3 campuses  \n1 | Charles Darwin University | Report on Sexual Violence  \n2024 – Initiatives and Actions  \nReporting Tool established and socialised across CDU campuses via targeted resources for students and staff to report incidents of sexual violence. Reports can be identified or anonymous, and where reporter information is provided, the Specialist Counsellor (or appropriate P&C delegate) can contact to offer reporting options, support options, and guide through process.  \nAction Plan Addressing Gender-based Violence in Higher Education drafted, which will serve as a foundation to CDU’s Action Plan responding to the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.  \nUniversities Australia Chart on Sexual Harm 2024 report  \nsubmitted to demonstrate CDU’s ongoing commitment and action in the space of sexual violence awareness, reporting, support, and investigation (where appropriate), while maintaining a strong evidence-based, traumainformed approach.  \nConsent Matters Training has been reviewed by students and staff and updated based on feedback to promote lived-experience input and ensure content and language is trauma-informed, inclusive, and appropriate. Training has been updated so students and staff can complete and re-visit training multiple times to check knowledge and understanding. Compulsory for staff to complete biannually.  \nRespect. Now. Always. Support Fund has been provided to four students in 2024, aiming to financially support those who have or are experiencing domestic, family, and/ or sexual violence.  \nOur Watch Memorandum of Understanding signed to commence collaborative efforts for the prevention of harm against women and children. In September, two CDU delegates representing both staff and students attended the Our Watch Summit in Melbourne to network with other TAFEs and discuss sector initiatives. Change the Story Sessions were delivered by Our Watch and provided to all staff, with a total of 43 attendees.  \nAttended the ANZ Student Services Conference: Safer Communities Symposium to discuss best-practice in the sector and relevant initiatives, and how CDU can be best positioned to prevent and respond to sexual violence.  \nEmotional Distress Protocol updated and pr","cbCaifYemwe5gpPk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifYemwe5gpPk","pdf",1045664,"English","# Reporting tool and definitions\n## Statistics on reports and disclosures\n## How investigations are initiated\n# Support provided\n# 2024 initiatives and actions\n## Training and awareness programs\n## Support line, protocols, and resources\n## Respect Week and prevention activities\n# Future projects","[{\"question\":\"What is the difference between a report and a disclosure in this document?\",\"answer\":\"A report is a formal submission that initiates a confidential investigation to assess whether the incident breaches the Student or Staff Code of Conduct. 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