Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has said society needs to challenge the perception of what sexual assault is, adding he was “stunned” by the prevalence of attacks among students.
Minister Harris will meet the National Advisory Committee on sexual harassment and violence in third-level education on Monday.“A third of female students reported having been raped. Let that sink in. Two thirds had been sexually harassed. I didn’t think I lived under a rock but I was stunned by its findings,” he said.
Every day we'll send you a roundup e-mail of all the latest news. Local Irish news, UK and international news, local and national Sport and entertainment news , all in one handy e-mail. “Thankfully, many victims are more willing to come forward now but the warning signs in the USI survey should be a cause to action.Mr Harris said he is determined to deal with the “epidemic” of sexual assault at third level.
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