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Sexual assault: what happens after students speak out?

#MeTooOnCampus

There were more than 700 allegations of sexual misconduct at British universities over the last academic year, according to an investigation by the 主播大秀鈥檚 File on 4 programme. Since that documentary aired last week, the team has received a moving response from student survivors of sexual assault who came forward to speak about their experiences.

The University of Leicester is one of the academic institutions which is trying to tackle the problem of sexual misconduct on campus. Despite investing millions into welfare services the university has received 29 reports of sexual assault since records began in 2015, including seven last year.

In this episode we hear the stories of three University of Leicester students who are sexual assault survivors and who tell us what they鈥檙e doing to make change. We also talk to 主播大秀 producer Kate West about her findings from the File on 4 investigation.

In the UK, the rape crisis national freephone helpline is 0808 802 9999. Further information and support for anyone affected by sexual assault can be found through 主播大秀 Action Line.

Presenter: Matthew Price
Producers: Philly Beaumont and Seren Jones
Editor: John Shields
Mixed by Nicolas Raufast

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