Publications and reporting
Strategic Framework and Action Plan for Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response
Previous data reporting
Our focus continues to be on supporting survivors, making them feel safe and empowered in their choices, which may include formal reporting.
Our work on initiatives relating to prevention and response across all areas of the University community is ongoing.
We recognise the importance of being open with our community so we understand how this societal issue impacts on the lives of our people. While more than half those who request support have experienced sexual misconduct outside the UQ community, the impact on their study or work is significant and we offer specialist counselling support and work or study adjustments as part of our support response.
Year | Requests for support* | Formal reports or complaints | Counselling appointments | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Not connected with another UQ member^ | Connected with another UQ member | |||
| Aug 2017-2018 | 115 | 57 | 58 | 16 | 369 |
| 2019 | 72 | 44 | 28 | 16 | 371 |
| 2020 | 69 | 44 | 25 | 7 | 382 |
| 2021 | 113 | 64 | 49 | 11 | 461 |
| 2022 | 135 | 61 | 71 | 19 | 457 |
* Includes incidents that occured more than one year prior.
^ Includes unknown/undisclosed.
Research articles
Evaluating an online module for sexual violence prevention in a tertiary educational setting: An exploratory study
Heard E, Evans C, Buckley L, Hatchman K, Masser B. Evaluating an online module for sexual violence prevention in a tertiary educational setting: An exploratory study. Health Promot J Austral. 2024; 35(1): 79–89.
Promoting Compassionate Responses to Disclosures of Sexual Violence in University Settings: Exploring the Impact of a Social Marketing Campaign
Irvine-Collins, E., Moore, E., Cao, K., Curley, M., Ablaza, C., & Heard, E. (2023). Promoting Compassionate Responses to Disclosures of Sexual Violence in University Settings: Exploring the Impact of a Social Marketing Campaign. Violence Against Women, 29(9), 1832-1852.