When university students reported more bad behaviour, harassment and bullying decreased
A recent study found that university residential colleges experienced a significant decrease in incidents of sexual harassment, bullying, and discrimination after implementing a new reporting system. The RespectX app encouraged students to report bad behavior earlier, leading to a 30% drop in sexual harassment and a 23% decline in bullying. This increase in reporting is seen as a sign of growing trust in the institutions rather than a rise in misconduct.
- ▪A two-year study tracked over 3200 students across 31 student houses at nine universities.
- ▪Incidents of sexual harassment fell by 30%, bullying declined by 23%, and discrimination decreased by 33%.
- ▪The RespectX app allows for timely and anonymous reporting of concerns, which has led to earlier interventions.
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