Made by the University of Bath, Bath Spa University, University of Bristol, UWE Bristol, and their respective Students’ Unions.

The Vice-Chancellors from each of the universities, and The Students’ Unions’ Presidents and Officers commit to the following:

• We will work to ensure our staff take a person-centred approach to support students affected by sexual violence or harassment. You will be heard, listened to, and supported by your University and Students’ Union.
• Sexual violence and harassment will not be tolerated by the Universities or Students’ Unions.
• We will raise awareness of appropriate support and organisations to aid the recovery of students that have been affected by sexual violence and harassment.
• Students will be supported to report sexual violence or harassment should they wish to do so. This includes through external organisations.
• We will work together across the University of Bath, Bath Spa University, University of Bristol and UWE Bristol where cases include individuals from different institutions.
• We will provide our staff and students with the tools to speak up and address inappropriate behaviour by providing training, accessible online resources and clear reporting channels.
• The Universities and the Students’ Unions will actively work locally with external organisations to address sexual violence and harassment.
• We will work preventatively to help students understand consent and will take an educative approach to tackling sexual violence and harassment.
• We understand that certain groups are more at risk of sexual violence and harassment. We will take an intersectional approach to support.
• We will ensure that our policies and procedures are aligned to support this pledge.