Providing easy to access information for disclosures of sexual harm
Disrespectful and harmful behaviours have no place at Griffith University and we are here to support you. The SASH Responder network is a group of University staff who have been trained to receive disclosures with empathy and compassion and provide information about options relating to sexual assault, sexual harassment, and other types of harm including domestic and family violence.
How we can help
Trained SASH Responders are located in schools, departments and services across the University's five campuses and are available to individuals who have experienced or are experiencing sexual harm.
The role of the SASH Responder is to be a confidential point of contact to listen to concerns, explain University policies and procedures and provide referral to support and reporting options.
What do we do?
- Listen to the concerns of students and staff and provide information on the options for support and reporting
- Support staff and students to access and understand relevant policies and reporting and resolution procedures
- Empower staff and students to choose the option/s most suitable to them
- Seek consent to make identified referrals to University services
What don't we do?
- Tell staff/students what you should do
- Take action on your behalf
- Disclose your name to anyone, except where there is a real threat to personal safety
How can you contact us?
- Find a local SASH Responder on the Griffith phonebook
Other support options
If you have experienced disrespectful behaviour, information and support is available.
Student Safety and Wellbeing will listen impartially to your concerns, help you find the support you need, and provide advice on your reporting options.
Harassment and Discrimination Contact Officers can provide information to staff or students who have, or feel they may have been, subject to harassment, bullying or discrimination at the University.
Student Health, Counselling and Wellbeing provides a range of health, medical, counselling, wellbeing and pastoral care services.
The Counsellor, Violence Response and Prevention provides priority access to priority counselling appointments for students who have been impacted by violence and sexual harm.
Who are the SASH Responders?
SASH Responders are staff who understand the importance of timely access to confidential support, and respect everyone’s right to determine their own preferred course of action, once they have all the relevant information. SASH Responders are located across the university's campuses. You can find a local SASH Responder on the Griffith phonebook.
Definitions
What constitutes sexual assault, sexual harassment, sex discrimination and other types of harm?