Stopping Gender-based Violence in Higher Education: Policy, Practice, and Partnerships

Stopping Gender-based Violence in Higher Education provides a comprehensive approach to preventing and responding to gender-based violence in higher education. It brings together perspectives from academics, activists, practitioners, and university administrators to critique the field and advocate for effective responses. The book is structured in three parts, addressing the context, theory, and law of responding to gender-based violence, discussing pragmatic ways to address the issue, and advocating for working partnerships with external services and students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 430 pages
Publication date: 12 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Stopping Gender-based Violence in Higher Education provides a comprehensive and insightful examination of the impact of gender-based violence on students and staff within higher education institutions. Through a diverse range of perspectives, including academics, activists, practitioners, and university administrators, the book offers a critical analysis of the field and outlines the steps necessary to prevent and address this issue.

The book is structured into three parts, each addressing key aspects of responding to gender-based violence in higher education. The first part explores the contextual factors that contribute to the prevalence of gender-based violence, including cultural norms, power dynamics, and institutional policies. It also examines the theoretical frameworks and legal frameworks that guide universities in their response to reports of gender-based violence.

The second part of the book focuses on practical strategies for addressing gender-based violence in higher education. It discusses the importance of creating a trauma-informed and victim-centered approach to support survivors of gender-based violence. The book offers a range of interventions, such as awareness campaigns, support services, and policy changes, that can be implemented to promote a safer and more inclusive learning environment.

The third part of the book advocates for the development of beneficial working partnerships between universities and external services, such as police, rape crisis groups, and advocacy organizations. It highlights the importance of collaboration and coordination in responding to gender-based violence and in preventing it from occurring in the first place.

Throughout the book, contributors are invited to demonstrate a comprehensive institution-wide and trauma-informed approach to center the needs of the victim-survivor and prioritize resources to undertake this vital work. Each chapter ends with a brief summary of key points or recommendations and suggested further reading on the chapter topic.

While the authors draw on research and policy from the UK Higher Education sector, the insights and recommendations provided in this book are applicable to universities around the world. Stopping Gender-based Violence in Higher Education is an essential reference point and resource for professionals, academics, and students in Higher Education, as well as indispensable reading for activists, policymakers, police, rape crisis groups, and other organizations supporting these universities who want to make meaningful change in reducing, responding to, and preventing gender-based violence.

Weight: 680g
Dimension: 154 x 234 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032172477