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Workshops for Universities

In memory of Hollie Gazzard, we offer engaging, informative workshops for university students, designed to raise awareness of unhealthy behaviours, promote safe relationships, and support informed decision-making.

Our sessions empower students with the knowledge and confidence to recognise the signs of abuse, understand boundaries, and take steps to protect themselves and others, both on and off campus.

Offerings

Coercive Controlling Behaviour Awareness

This 60-minute session explores coercive control, a serious form of domestic abuse involving patterns of threats, intimidation, and manipulation used to dominate and frighten a victim.

Students will gain a clear understanding of what coercive control is, how to recognise the behaviours and tactics used by abusers, and why early intervention is crucial. The workshop also covers the legal context, including updates to the Serious Crime Act, which recognises coercive control as a criminal offence.

Active Bystander: Harassment/Sexual Harassment - Student Workshop

According to the 2020 ONS Crime Survey, sexual assault is more prevalent among full-time students than any other occupational group, highlighting the urgent need for education and prevention. With consent, harassment and sexual misconduct training now mandatory across Higher Education, this workshop provides essential support for your students.

In this 90-minute interactive session, we explore the definition of harassment and examine some typical behaviours that we might consider to described as such. We focus on an understanding of consent, before considering sexual harassment: who it affects, why it happens, and what can be done to stop it. Students will examine the influence of media and culture, understand the emotional impact on victims, and learn about consent and the legal consequences of harassment. By encouraging students to intervene, in safe ways, as active bystanders, we seek to bring about change, creating safer and more inclusive communities.

Stalking Awareness

This 60-minute session provides a comprehensive insight into stalking, what it is, how it affects victims and their loved ones, and how to recognise the warning signs.

Through Hollie’s story, the workshop explores the behaviours involved, different types of stalkers, and current legislation. Students will learn about the importance of early intervention, how to offer safe support, and the steps involved in effective safety planning.

Rethinking Masculinity

Rethinking Masculinity supports boys and young men in understanding how to grow into respectful, emotionally aware individuals. With increasing concerns around gender expectations, harmful stereotypes, and media influence, many parents and professionals are seeking ways to help boys navigate these pressures. The session explores themes such as respect, consent, and healthy relationships. It offers practical guidance on dealing with expectations, challenging unhelpful norms, and making positive choices for themselves and those around them.

Designed for small groups (6–10 participants), the workshop can be delivered as a half-day or full-day programme, creating a safe space for honest conversation, reflection, and learning.

Active Bystander: Harassment and Sexual Misconduct - Staff Training

According to the 2020 ONS Crime Survey, full-time students experience the highest rates of sexual assault compared to any other occupational group. In response, the OfS (Condition E6) now requires that all university staff are appropriately trained to recognise, respond to, and support students affected by harassment and sexual misconduct.

This 2-hour interactive workshop equips staff with the knowledge and confidence to support disclosures and understand the impact of sexual harassment. We explore definitions, cultural influences, consent, legal implications, and how to challenge harmful attitudes. The session also covers key policies, reporting procedures, and best practices for handling disclosures with sensitivity and care — supporting a safer, more informed campus community.

How We Deliver the Training

Workshops are delivered in person by our experienced team and can be run as part of lectures, seminars, student union events, or awareness weeks. Sessions are flexible to fit around your university’s schedule and can be delivered as standalone workshops or as part of a wider wellbeing or safeguarding programme.
We aim to build lasting partnerships with universities, supporting students throughout their time on campus by promoting safety, awareness, and informed decision-making.

What Universities Say

After the training I am more likely to intervene in any sexual harassment as I now know the impact it can have on both the victim and suspect.
3rd Year Policing Student
University Of Gloucester
Should be compulsory for every level of education.
3rd Year Policing Student
University Of Gloucester
Very interesting and beneficial strategies to help reduce sexual harassment
Student
Hartpury University and College
Thanks a lot – it was great. I’ve forwarded a few bits on to friends, male friends in particular! They’ve said how it’s changed their perceptions and made them think differently.
3rd Year Policing Student
University Of Gloucester
The tasks were very helpful and put what we taught in the presentations to good practice. The sessions were well presented and very clear.
3rd Year Policing Student
University Of Gloucester
Really helpful and informative. I think highlighting why things are wrong and how easy it is to implement change was good and very important.
3rd Year Policing Student
University Of Gloucester
Fantastic Active Bystander Training with a focus on sexual misconduct session today with Sara Dillon from the Hollie Gazzard Trust.

Proud that the Royal Agricultural University is running face to face sessions on this for all staff and students to ensure that we all fully understand, and comply with, the new Office for Students' E6 condition.
Head of Communications
Royal Agricultural University
I think the sessions were spot on and the environment was made safe so people could share experiences without being judged. Thank you!
Student
Hartpury University and College
Brought out situations that, as men, we wouldn’t even consider could make others feel uncomfortable
Student
Hartpury University and College

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