{"id":42784,"date":"2026-07-13T15:17:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T05:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/?p=42784"},"modified":"2026-07-17T16:51:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T06:51:35","slug":"the-safe-and-respected-at-la-trobe-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/the-safe-and-respected-at-la-trobe-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"The Safe and Respected at La Trobe campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Content Note: The following article contains sensitive content, including themes of sexual harm. This may be distressing for some people. Visit\u202f<\/em>Safer Community<\/em><\/a>\u202for\u202f<\/em> Wellbeing Services<\/em><\/a>\u202fto seek support as needed.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an emergency call Triple Zero: 000 (0 000 on University phones) and if on campus also call Campus Security on 03 9479 2222 (x2222 from University phones). <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We want university life to be fun, engaging and rewarding. A time to meet new people, make friends, learn and build knowledge. That means we need the university community to be safe, respectful and inclusive for everyone.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, sexual harm does occur at university. In fact, sexual harm remains a prevalent<\/a>\u202f issue across all Australian universities. That is why preventing and responding to sexual harm is a shared responsibility; one that involves students, staff and the wider university community.  
 
The 2021 National Student Safety Survey<\/a>  reported that many students had little or no knowledge of what sexual harm is, where to report or seek support if they experience or witness it.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what is La Trobe doing to prevent sexual harm and support students? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Safe and Respected at La Trobe campaign\u202f<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From Monday, 13 July, for 5 weeks, we are running an awareness campaign \u2013\u202fSafe and Respected at La Trobe\u202f<\/em>\u2013 that aims to help prevent and respond to sexual harm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might see the campaign online and across La Trobe campuses, with key messages about what sexual harm is, that it is never ok, and how to seek help and support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Let\u2019s be really clear, what is sexual harm?\u202f<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sexual harm<\/a>\u202fis any behaviour of a sexual nature that is non-consensual, unwanted or unwelcomed. It is behaviour that makes someone feel offended, humiliated, frightened or threatened. Sexual harm can occur in person, online or via the use of technology.\u202f\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why have a campaign to address sexual harm?\u202f<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In raising awareness, we hope to prevent further instances of sexual harm.\u202f We also want anyone affected by sexual harm to get the best possible support. No two experiences of sexual harm are the same. There are, however,\u202fsome common reactions to trauma, along with other common challenges that can make it hard to seek\u202fhelp. The Safe and Respected at La Trobe Campaign seeks to address these barriers so that people can access appropriate help sooner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We want anyone who has experienced sexual harm to know that:<\/em>\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n