Action Plan to Tackle Sexual Violence and Harassment
In 2020, the Framework for Consent for Higher Education was published by the Department of Education and Skills. As part of our commitment to this framework, and prevention of sexual violence in our institution, we have set up an oversight working group with staff, student, and external representation. The aim of this oversight group is to implement the action plan published in June 2021, which can be read here
We recognise the problem of sexual violence in Higher Education, and we are committed to playing our part as individuals and as a community to changing this and making our University a safer place for all.
Dignity, Respect & Consent (DR&C) Service
Trinity's DR&C Service supports Staff, Students, and Others in matters relating to dignity, respect, and consent in Trinity College Dublin. For more information, including the Dignity & Respect and Sexual Misconduct Policies, the processes for disclosures and complaints, training, and resources, visit the DR&C website.
Video: Trinity launches Speak Out
Trinity College Dublin launches National Speak Out consent reporting tool. Speakers: Provost Linda Doyle, Professor Lorraine Leeson, TCDSU Greg Arrowsmith
Consent Framework Implementation Oversight Group Terms of Reference
Membership of the Consent Framework Working Group:
Vice President for Equity, Equality Diversity and Inclusion (Chair) – Lorraine Leeson
Dean of Students and Civic Engagement - Damian Murchan
Director of Human Resources - Seamus McManus
Director of Student Counselling – Trish Murphy
Senior Dean – Eoin O’Sullivan
Junior Dean – Donall Mac Donaill
Senior Tutor – Stephen Smith
Dean of Graduate Studies – David Hevey
Representation from Dean of Research Office - TBC
Head of EDI - Siobán O’Brien Green
Students’ Union Representatives
Welfare & Equality Officer - Lorenzo Cheasty
President - Amy Kennedy
Internal Advisor (with subject matter expertise) - Professor Stephanie Holt
Head of Communications – Sally-Anne Fisher
External Representative (with subject matter expertise): Shirley Scott (Rape Crisis Centre)
Representative of Employee Trade Union, Maria Kelly
Representation from groups at risk of sexual violence (disability; ethnic minorities; LGBT+) Director Disability Service, Declan Treanor; Representative of experience of racial minorities Regan Oladipofaniyi, representation from LGBTQ+, Daire Kelly
College Solicitor: Katie Rooney
Dignity, Respect and Consent: Rachel Skelly