Liverpool Hope University is committed to ensuring all members of our community are treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate any form of sexual misconduct or harassment and are committed to providing a safe, supportive environment for all students.
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What is sexual misconduct?
Sexual misconduct includes unwanted or unwelcome behaviour of a sexual nature. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Sexual harassment
- Sexual assault
- Rape
- Sharing or creating sexual images without consent
- Pressuring someone into sexual activity
- Behaviour that violates personal boundaries or consent
What is harassment?
Harassment is unwanted behaviour or conduct related to sex, gender, or any protected characteristic, that creates a hostile, degrading, intimidating, humiliating, or offensive environment. It can be:
- Verbal
- Non-verbal
- Physical
- Online or digital
University support
- Practical and emotional support
- Guidance on reporting options
- Help accessing specialist services
Visit our sexual violence support webpage for further details.
If you are on campus and need urgent assistance, contact the campus security lodge as soon as possible.
Hope Park Security Lodge: 0151 291 3520
Aigburth Park Security Lodge: 0151 291 2120
Creative Campus Security Lodge: 0151 291 3939
If you are at immediate risk, and you are not on campus, please ring 999.
External support
Sexual Assault Referral Centre for Merseyside.
Phone number: 0151 295 3550 (24 hours a day, 365 days a year)
Address: 6 David Lewis St, Liverpool, L1 4AP
Liverpool's Rape and Sexual Abuse support service.
Phone number: 0151 558 1801
Email: rasa@rasamerseyside.org
Address: Units 2 and 3 Stella Nova, Washington Parade, Bootle, L20 4TZ
Charity working to end sexual violence and abuse.
Phone number: 0808 500 2222
The UK's leading charity working to end ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices.
Phone number: 0800 107 0726 (10am-4pm, Mon-Fri)
Free "Consent Matters" online course
All students are required to complete the online Consent Matters programme, which includes three short, engaging modules:
- Thinking About Consent
- Communication Skills and Relationships
- Looking Out for Others
The course is fully online and can be completed privately, at your own pace. We strongly recommend that you complete it as part of the registration process. The University will be monitoring participation and sending reminders to ensure all students complete this essential training.
How to enrol
1. Register on the Epigeum website (opens in a new window)
2. Use your University email address (your IDnumber@hope.ac.uk) to create your account
3. When prompted, enter the token code: c27ba499 in the "Token Code" field
4. You’ll receive an activation email. Click the link in the email to activate your account
(Check your junk/spam folder if you don’t see it. You can also request a resend.)
5. Log in using your University email and chosen password, navigate to the ‘My Courses’ tab and select Consent Matters
6. Begin with the first module and complete them in order (1–3) for the best experience. (On a mobile or tablet, turn your device to landscape mode for optimal display)
7. After each module, you can download a certificate of completion for your records. A final certificate will be available once all three modules are complete
*CONTENT WARNING*
This course addresses sensitive topics related to:
- Sex and sexual acts
- Sexual assault
- Rape
- Emotional, verbal, and physical abuse
While there are no graphic images, the course includes realistic, hypothetical scenarios to help explore the concepts of consent and its absence. These topics are approached thoughtfully and respectfully. If you find any of the content distressing, support is available. Please contact the Student Life Team at studentlife@hope.ac.uk
You can choose the reporting option that feels right for you.
Report to the University
Reporting to the Police
- You can report an incident to the police at any time
- University staff can help you make a police report if you choose
- Call 999 if it is an emergency, or call 101 for a non-emergency
Other reporting options
- Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) - can offer forensic medical exams, support, counselling, and sexual health screenings. They can provide exams without police involvement, and can also help you consider your reporting options.
For information on reporting an incident, accessing university support services, or finding external resources, please visit the Sexual Misconduct page on the Staff Gateway.
