Consent classes and anonymous reporting to be used to combat sexual violence in colleges

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris said the development of action plans to fight sexual violence is a priority for the Government

All colleges and universities were asked to prepare action plans by Higher Education Minister Simon Harris. Picture: Denis Minihane

Colleges across Ireland will adopt an array of steps to fight sexual violence, including consent classes, disclosure training and anonymous reporting tools.

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris welcomed the publication by higher education institutions of their action plans aimed at ending sexual violence and harassment.