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ARU Earns Charter for Tackling Gender Violence
1 Jun
Summary
- Anglia Ruskin University received an award for its work on gender-based violence.
- The university met the conditions of the EmilyTest gender violence charter.
- The charter assesses if policies could have saved the life of Emily Drouet.
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has received an award for its dedicated work to address gender-based violence (GBV). The university was presented with a certificate for meeting the stringent conditions of the EmilyTest gender violence charter.
This charter was created by the Scottish charity EmilyTest, founded after student Emily Drouet tragically died in 2016 following a campaign of abuse. The charter sets standards for preventing and responding to sexual and gender-based violence and supports those affected. It assesses whether institutional policies could have prevented such a tragedy.
ARU, with campuses in Cambridge, Peterborough, Chelmsford, and Writtle, piloted the charter in England to align it with the English higher education system. Professor Roderick Watkins, vice chancellor of ARU, stated the university's long-standing commitment to GBV research and student leadership in this area.
Fiona Drouet MBE, founder of EmilyTest, praised ARU's expertise and dedication, noting the university's clear commitment to high standards in prevention, intervention, and support. Sharon Livermore MBE, founder of Domestic Abuse Education, also highlighted ARU's work, including training student ambassadors and collaborating with law enforcement.
