Jemma Ansell manages the University of Warwick’s disclosure platform, Report and Support, for all members of the Warwick community affected by Sexual Violence, Discrimination, Hate Crime and Bullying.

Previously a Trustee for Warwick Students’ Union as the Welfare and Campaigns Student Officer 2018/19, she is a qualified Independent Sexual Violence Advisor and sits on several RASSO and VAWG scrutiny panels for both Warwickshire and West Midlands Police forces.

One of only two individuals in Europe qualified to facilitate the world’s only evidence-based sexual violence resistance programme and currently developing Warwick’s first Masculinity Project, prevention education is equally as important to Jemma as intervention and support.

“Whilst I work one-to-one with survivors of sexual violence in my full-time role, I wanted to contribute more widely on an organisational and national scale,” says Jemma.

“Having signposted clients to Survivors UK and seen first-hand the amazing work you do; I knew I wanted to apply for the role the moment I spotted it. An array of societal wide barriers still exists for male and non-binary survivors of sexual violence, and whether it’s providing direct support, raising awareness or working to break down these barriers, the work of Survivors UK is groundbreakingly necessary and an organisation I hope to support with a survivor-led approach.”

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