Arts et Métiers its measures to combat gender-based and sexual violence (VSS) and to support victims by organizing awareness-raising workshops and launching a poster campaign, in addition to its listening, monitoring, and support unit.
One of the unique featuresArts et Métiers that we consider our education to be not only scientific and technological, but also human and social. We have formalized this through the student life project. This human experience must be fulfilling for students and staff alike, and cannot tolerate disrespectful or violent behavior. The measures we are putting in place for the start of the 2021 academic year are therefore a logical continuation of the School's approach," said Laurent Champaney, Director GeneralArts et Métiers.
Arts et Métiers measures to combat gender-based and sexual violenceArts et Métiers on three pillars: information, awareness-raising, and support.
The poster campaign tackles preconceived notions and the trivialization of gender-based and sexual violence by clearly marking the limits of behavior that not only has no place at Arts et Métiers, but is also punishable by law. It also provides information on existing support mechanisms. It was produced by the School, with the participation of student volunteers.
Awareness workshops will be held starting in September 2021 for students and staff at the eight campuses. The goal is to teach participants how to identify gender-based and sexual violence and its effects (harassment, cyberbullying, assault, rape, etc.). These workshops are mandatory for first-year students.
These workshops, whose content is tailored to the profile of the audience, are led by members of the independent network VSS-Formation, founded by the CPED (Permanent Conference of Equality and Diversity Officers), the ANEF (National Association of Feminist Studies) and JuriSup (the Network for Legal Affairs in Higher Education and Research).
The upcoming appointment of gender equality officers, tasked with assisting Arts et Métiers supporting victims and combating gender-based and sexual violence, will strengthen existing support mechanisms.
In 2020, Arts et Métiers up an EVA ( listening, monitoring, support) program with the support of the Fondation Santé des Étudiants de France (French Student Health Foundation), aimed at preventing psychosocial risks. For students, it includes psychological and psychiatric consultations and collective prevention measures. For professionals, it includes advice and awareness-raising on best practices for resolving individual or collective psychological problems.
