Continuing the conversation

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24 September 2020

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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This is Universities UK's second briefing on responding to domestic violence and technology mediated abuse in the higher education sector during the Covid-19 pandemic.

What does the briefing include?

Key messages from Universities UK’s (UUK) webinars on domestic abuse and tech-mediated abuse.
Case studies to illustrate the range of responses, strategies and approaches adopted by universities to respond to the increased risk of domestic violence and tech-mediated abuse during the pandemic.
Signposting to further helplines and information, including a suite of resources highlighting support helplines which institutions can use in their awareness raising activities.

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