'Significant funding needed to tackle sexual violence in higher education

A report launched today calls for further funding to prevent sexual violence in higher education institutions. Picture: File Image

Further funding, resources and “robust, trusted” policies are needed to promote consent and prevent sexual violence in higher education institutions, a new report has found.

The PROPEL report, conducted by the Technological Higher Education Association (THEA), and published on Monday, issued 10 “high-level recommendations” to the Department of Education and Skills through the Higher Education Authority.