This page provides an overview of the content covered in the Respect at UQ module. You can find more information about the module, along with frequently asked questions on the main Respect at UQ page.
3. Compassionate Response to Disclosures
3.1 Offering a compassionate response
When someone discloses a sexual assault, 70% of the time it is to a friend or family member. This section provides information about how to respond compassionately to a disclosure. This topic outlines some commonly used phrases and comments that can actually create harm and discourage victim/survivors from seeking further support.
3.2 Listen Support Refer
Building on the last section, we outline a response model for you to follow when someone makes a disclosure, along with some specific phrases and supports you can offer. A final scenario is used to supplement these two sections, which steps you through some potential responses to a disclosure of violent behaviour.
3.3 Final Quiz
Test your knowledge with a short quiz that covers content from all three module topics. You’ll need to achieve 85% to pass the quiz and complete the module.
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