15th February 2016 If people who have been sexually assaulted were able to report (and record) details of the assault electronically – without having to go directly to the authorities immediately – would more victims report? Would more assailants be caught? Sexual-health educator and researcher Jessica Ladd has developed a system meant to encourage victims of sexual assault … [Read more...]
Adolescent SIG and Sexual Violence Group Training Day 29th September 2014
Date Monday 29th September 2014 Venue The Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE Following on from last year’s successful event, the BASHH Adolescent Special Interest and Sexual Violence groups invite you to their training day on the 29th September 2014. The programme covers a number of topical issues, including female genital mutilation … [Read more...]
Sexpression: UK petition launch
SIGN THE PETITION HERE! Here is the petition by Advocacy Co-ordinator Jack Fletcher: At present, there is no statutory SRE in the Scottish Education system. I feel very strongly that this is an area that needs vast improvement and that legislation should be passed for comprehensive high quality SRE to be taught as statutory in schools at primary and secondary level, with age … [Read more...]
BASHH Sexual Violence Group: Survey
Dear GUM Service Lead, BASHH Sexual Violence Group is trying to establish both training needs and service gaps in sexual assault and other violence issues. To this end we would very much appreciate your help in filling the appropriate very short survey. Honestly less than 10mins. Thank you for all who have already responded. The link for consultants/service … [Read more...]