Author
Graham Towl
Graham Towl is professor of forensic psychology, and former PVC chair of the sexual violence task force at Durham University. Previously he was chief psychologist at the Ministry of Justice.
5 pieces
Newest first, since July 2020
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There’s more to do on sexual violence on campus
Universities have failed to address a significant problem with sexual violence. Graham Towl anticipates more rigourous regulation and calls for cultural change in the academic community.
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Should the Office for Students obsess over outcomes?
Amelia McLoughlan, Graham Towl, Andrew Boggs, Amatey Doku and Mary Curnock Cook continue our series on the future of OfS.
With Amelia McLoughlan, Andrew Boggs, Amatey Doku and Mary Curnock Cook
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How should universities respond to Ofsted’s report on sexual violence in schools?
The schools inspectorate has found that sexual misconduct is normalised in cultures that supply universities with students. Emma Bond, Andy Phippen and Graham Towl consider next steps.
With Emma Bond and Andy Phippen
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How to do more than the bare minimum on harassment and sexual misconuct
Graham Towl and Clarissa Humphreys identify ten ways that universities can go above and beyond OfS’ new standards on harassment and sexual misconduct.
With Clarissa Humphreys
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Time to put prevention and support on the agenda for sexual violence at universities
Clarissa Humphreys and Graham Towl argue that universities should take a more holistic approach to tackling sexual violence
With Clarissa Humphreys