At Canterbury Christ Church University you can Expect Respect whilst you study and work with us.
At Canterbury Christ Church University and Christ Church Students’ Union, we believe every student, staff member, and visitor deserves a safe and supportive environment, free from discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
Your passion, kindness, and creativity enrich our community and help make our campuses, social spaces, and teaching areas welcoming, respectful, and inclusive.
We're here to support your growth, helping you become a graduate who leads with compassion, making a positive difference in the world.
All students are expected to complete this short Expect Respect Module
Discover your University and find your role at CCCU as a leader of change, an ally, and an active member of our supportive community. You will learn about our values and build your understanding of harassment, so you know how to stand up for what’s right, whilst keeping yourself safe. Unlock opportunities to create your supportive network, grow your awareness of the support available to you, and find out how you can play your part in making CCCU an inclusive and welcoming place for all. Complete the Expect Respect Module.
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You can start the Expect Respect Module with a voluntary 10-minute reflection using our specially designed survey toolkit. You'll receive instant feedback and personalised tips on how to boost your success and wellbeing.
By completing the toolkit and agreeing to share your responses, you'll not only enhance your own journey, but also contribute to a new crowdsourced research project aimed at developing our University-wide approach to wellbeing and belonging.
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Learn more and play your part in creating an inclusive and welcoming campus...
The Expect Respect Pledge
The Expect Respect Pledge created with students, outlines behaviours and action we can all take to make our community inclusive and respectful of each other:
- To give respect to all.
- To take responsibility for helping to create an inclusive and welcoming University.
- To take positive action to prevent discrimination by not tolerating, condoning or ignoring harassment of any kind.
- To educate myself and others about harassment - what it is, how it makes people feel, and challenging harassment when possible.
We asked students who took the pledge what Expect Respect meant to them....
Our expected behaviours have been developed by our students for students.
We are proud to be part of a community that believes in the common good and supports everyone to thrive.
Everyone in our community, both staff and students, are committed to the following principles:
Respect
- Show mutual respect for each other and all of our protected characteristics.
- Always listen and seek understanding. Appreciate different viewpoints even when you don’t agree with them.
- Respect boundaries, be polite, demonstrate good manners, and understand personal space.
Integrity
- Be honest and authentic.
- Have the courage to stand up for what is right.
- Accept your mistakes - we are all human, learning to do better next time is how we grow as individuals.
Acceptance
- Be accepting of everyone in our community.
- Foster environments that allow individuals to feel able to express themselves without feeling that they will be judged.
- Be inclusive - demonstrating that everyone has talents, and everyone is important.
Compassion
- Treat others how you expect to be treated.
- Make being kind to one another our default.
Being mindful of our differences unites us.
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As members of the University community students are expected to commit to and act in accordance with the expectations and principles set out in the Expected Behaviours of Students and the Student Prevention of Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy. This involves taking positive action when members of the University community act inappropriately by challenging or reporting behaviour that falls short of our commitment to each other. The Student Conduct Procedure explains how the University will consider allegations of misconduct. Incidents can also be reported anonymously or by speaking to an adviser through the University's Report+Support online tool. Report + Support is a tool for students and staff to access comprehensive wellbeing support and be advised of reporting processes, where appropriate. Sending a report does not constitute a formal report, instead, the Wellbeing Team will take time to speak with you and provide you with information that puts you in control of what happens next and supports you to make an informed decision. |
Harassment is when someone repeatedly behaves in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable, scared, or threatened. It can include behaviours including constant messaging, turning up where you are unannounced, shouting, or pestering you when they see you, or trying to get to you through your friends. Harassment may not always seem unkind but could manifest as an obsession for you, it may include unwanted gifting or always finding excuses to talk to you.
A one-off incident can be harassment if the unwanted behaviour or conduct has the purpose or effect of violating a person’s dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment because of, or connected to, one or more of the following protected characteristics:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender reassignment
- Race
- Religion or belief
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
Harassment can be distressing and feel as though you are receiving repeated and constant unwanted attention. Harassment may present in many ways including but not limited to:
- Messages
- Phone calls
- Notes or letters
- Stalking
- Verbal abuse/shouting
- Personal visits/unannounced appearances
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As members of the University community, students are expected to commit to and act in accordance with the expectations and principles set out in the Expected Behaviours of Students and the Student Prevention of Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy. This involves taking positive action when members of the University community act inappropriately by challenging or reporting behaviour that falls short of our commitment to each other. The Student Conduct Procedure explains how the University will consider allegations of misconduct. Incidents can also be reported anonymously or by speaking to an adviser through the University's Report+Support online tool. Report + Support is a tool for students and staff to access comprehensive wellbeing support and be advised of reporting processes, where appropriate. Sending a report does not constitute a formal report, instead, the Wellbeing Team will take time to speak with you and provide you with information that puts you in control of what happens next and supports you to make an informed decision |
Looking after your sexual health and sexual wellbeing are really important for having a healthy and happy sex life. Christ Church Students' Union has advice and guidance on sexual wellbeing, sexual health, and healthy relationships. This campaign includes information on:
- Consent
- Sexual health
- Inclusive sex education
- Contraception
- Healthy relationships
Consent
Consent is a huge part of our lives and relationships. When we "give consent", we give permission for something to happen. When between two or more people, everyone must agree to engage in an activity or contract, you must also agree to terms and conditions that this may entail.
Every time we click "yes" to terms and conditions, we consent to the content of them, and therefore these are the terms on which we have accepted or agreed.
So what about when it comes to sexual consent?
Sexual consent is: Mutually agreed and enthusiastically given on every occasion of, and during, sexual activity.
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As members of the University community students are expected to commit to and act in accordance with the expectations and principles set out in the Expected Behaviours of Students and the Student Prevention of Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy. This involves taking positive action when members of the University community act inappropriately by challenging or reporting behaviour that falls short of our commitment to each other. The Student Conduct Procedure explains how the University will consider allegations of misconduct. Incidents can also be reported anonymously or by speaking to an adviser through the University's Report+Support online tool. Report + Support is a tool for students and staff to access comprehensive wellbeing support and be advised of reporting processes, where appropriate. Sending a report does not constitute a formal report, instead, the Wellbeing Team will take time to speak with you and provide you with information that puts you in control of what happens next and supports you to make an informed decision. |
Check out the Students’ Union information about consent which covers what consent is, sexual health, contraception, and healthy relationships.
Report+Support
If you have witnessed, been impacted by, or experienced harassment, discrimination, abuse or violence, we are here to support you.
Report + Support is a tool for students and staff to access comprehensive wellbeing support and be advised of reporting processes, where appropriate. Sending a report does not constitute a formal report, instead, the Wellbeing Team will take time to speak with you and provide you with information that puts you in control of what happens next and supports you to make an informed decision.
You can also use Report + Support to make an anonymous report relating to an incident that you have experienced or witnessed. We can use this information to get a clearer picture of what is happening within our community, and ensure that training, support, and safety resources are put in place for students and staff. We are constantly striving to be a safe and welcoming community where everyone feels able to speak up and make a difference.
Report + Support can be used to report any incidents relating to:
- Bullying
- Harassment
- Discrimination
- Hate incidents
- Domestic abuse
- Sexual violence
In an emergency - if you are in immediate danger or need to report a crime, you should always call 999. If it is not an emergency, you can contact University Security on 01227 782111 or through the Safezone App.
Any case of alleged breaches of Expected Behaviours of Students and the Student Prevention of Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy can also be formally referred by a staff member or student to the Directorate of Student Resolution and Student Protection using the Misconduct Incident Report Form.
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