Thread by @danihpayne

1st breakout of the day is on disciplinary procedures. Talking about how data protection laws can often stop institutions protecting and warning students and staff from perpetrators. I believe it can also be a cop-out for institutions that benefit from keeping things quiet #fassm

Victims have already been violated and are further violated by disciplinary procedures that take away their autonomy, choice, and control #fassm

The importance of trauma-informed policies and procedures is so important. A common q from investigators who aren't properly trained: 'why didn't you leave/say something/etc?" - 70% of rape victims experience tonic immobility: temporary paralysis during the event #FASSM

It usually takes months for victims to regain memories of an event, and so their recollection of it may change throughout the procedure - this is seen as indicative of lying, but it is a normal response to an abnormal experience that is sexual assault #FASSM

Facilitator mentions that @Cambridge_Uni is currently voting on whether or not to continue using a criminal standard of proof. Points out that universities do not have the resources or training to investigate to a criminal standard, so need to use civil standard of proof #FASSM

Just found out during the session that Cambridge has approved changes to their disciplinary procedure! No longer uses criminal standard of proof, and includes coercive control and abuse over social media. Still a way to go, but today, this is a win!