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Assessing the Level of the Sexual Harassment Women Face in the Public Busses in the City of Colombo and Methods to Prevent them ¨C Survey Form - English

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University of Moratuwa / Sri Lanka Law College
University of Moratuwa / Sri Lanka Law College

This document appears to be a survey assessing the level of sexual harassment women face on public buses in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It asks women questions about their commuting habits, experiences with harassment, and opinions on measures that could help reduce harassment on buses. The survey collects both quantitative data through multiple choice questions, and qualitative data with open-ended questions. It aims to understand the scope of the issue and gather input on potential solutions from the perspectives of women passengers.

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Assessing the Level of the Sexual Harassment Women Face in the Public Busses in the City of Colombo and Methods to Prevent them ¨C Survey Form Level 02, Department of Transport & Logistics Management, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa. N.B: participation is completely voluntary and privacy is protected. 1. How often do you commute by Busses in Colombo City? 1.1 Daily 1.3 Once a month 1.2 Once a week 1.4 Rarely / Never travelled 2. Do you have a private vehicle at home? 2.1 Yes 2.2 No 3. Do you know the laws against harassment/ teasing? (Fine and the imprisonment duration for the perpetrator) 3.1 Thoroughly 3.2 Partially 3.3 No, I don¡¯t know 4. Did you know what is the telephone contact number (1938) to call if you (a woman) faced with harassing?? 4.1 Yes 4.2 No 5. ¡°The safety level in the public busses in Colombo district is at a high level?¡± (Assess the above statement according to your experience and knowledge) 5.1 Strongly agree 5.3 Disagree 5.2 Agree 5.4 Strongly disagree 6. Age 6.1 ) Below 16 6.2) 16-30 6.3) 30-50 6.4) above 50 7. Have you ever been harassed / teased by men in busses? 7.1 Yes 7.2 No Section A *NOTE: If the answer for question 7 is YES please proceed to the next page, if NO terminate answering and hand over the questionnaire. THANK YOU
8. What kind(s) of harassment/ eve teasing have you faced (Tick all applicable) 8.1 Verbal (Comments, whistling etc.) 8.2 Physical (Touching, feeling up, groping) 8.3 Visual (Staring, leering, gesticulating etc.) 9. At what time(s) of the day have you faced harassment/ eve teasing? (Tick all applicable) (a) 6 am ¨C 10 am (b) 10 am ¨C 1.30 pm (c) 1.30 pm ¨C 4 pm (d) 4 pm ¨C 9 pm (e) 9 pm ¨C 6 am 10. What was the condition of the bus when you were harassed/ eve teased? (Tick all applicable) 10.1 Crowded 10.3 Not Crowded 10.2 Dark 10.4 The bus was well lighted 11. Have you reported these incidents to police or any other relevant authorities? 11.1 Yes 11.2 No 12. Do you avoid public busses whenever possible and use other modes due to the safety level? 12.1 Yes 14.2 No 13. Do you take following precautions to avoid being harassed on the busses? 13.1 Avoid going out alone by the busses after dark 13.2 Avoid wearing certain clothes, which may seem provocative 13.3 Carry items such as pepper spray/ safety pins etc. 13.4 Other 13.5 None, I don¡¯t take any precautions Section B
14. What do you think will work in reducing sexual harassment and sexual offending on public transport? (Tick all applicable) i. Technological surveillance: CCTV cameras ii. Better lighting and visibility inside the buses. iii. Advertising campaigns: sensitively designed campaigns aimed at increasing reporting, raising awareness, and challenging attitudes iv. Grassroots action: including community outreach, awareness campaigns, and demonstrations, to disseminate information and start a public conversation v. New technology: online platforms and smartphone apps for women to share their experiences, report incidents vi. Women-only busses vii. Patrolling service in each bus by marshals of women's and child protection ministry .Thank You for Your Valuable Time. NOTE: call "1938" for any complaints or legal assistance. It's the help line operating directly under the supervision of Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, Sri Lanka. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY QUESTIONNAIRE NO: SAMPLE STATION: CONDUCTED BY:

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Assessing the Level of the Sexual Harassment Women Face in the Public Busses in the City of Colombo and Methods to Prevent them ¨C Survey Form - English

  • 1. Assessing the Level of the Sexual Harassment Women Face in the Public Busses in the City of Colombo and Methods to Prevent them ¨C Survey Form Level 02, Department of Transport & Logistics Management, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa. N.B: participation is completely voluntary and privacy is protected. 1. How often do you commute by Busses in Colombo City? 1.1 Daily 1.3 Once a month 1.2 Once a week 1.4 Rarely / Never travelled 2. Do you have a private vehicle at home? 2.1 Yes 2.2 No 3. Do you know the laws against harassment/ teasing? (Fine and the imprisonment duration for the perpetrator) 3.1 Thoroughly 3.2 Partially 3.3 No, I don¡¯t know 4. Did you know what is the telephone contact number (1938) to call if you (a woman) faced with harassing?? 4.1 Yes 4.2 No 5. ¡°The safety level in the public busses in Colombo district is at a high level?¡± (Assess the above statement according to your experience and knowledge) 5.1 Strongly agree 5.3 Disagree 5.2 Agree 5.4 Strongly disagree 6. Age 6.1 ) Below 16 6.2) 16-30 6.3) 30-50 6.4) above 50 7. Have you ever been harassed / teased by men in busses? 7.1 Yes 7.2 No Section A *NOTE: If the answer for question 7 is YES please proceed to the next page, if NO terminate answering and hand over the questionnaire. THANK YOU
  • 2. 8. What kind(s) of harassment/ eve teasing have you faced (Tick all applicable) 8.1 Verbal (Comments, whistling etc.) 8.2 Physical (Touching, feeling up, groping) 8.3 Visual (Staring, leering, gesticulating etc.) 9. At what time(s) of the day have you faced harassment/ eve teasing? (Tick all applicable) (a) 6 am ¨C 10 am (b) 10 am ¨C 1.30 pm (c) 1.30 pm ¨C 4 pm (d) 4 pm ¨C 9 pm (e) 9 pm ¨C 6 am 10. What was the condition of the bus when you were harassed/ eve teased? (Tick all applicable) 10.1 Crowded 10.3 Not Crowded 10.2 Dark 10.4 The bus was well lighted 11. Have you reported these incidents to police or any other relevant authorities? 11.1 Yes 11.2 No 12. Do you avoid public busses whenever possible and use other modes due to the safety level? 12.1 Yes 14.2 No 13. Do you take following precautions to avoid being harassed on the busses? 13.1 Avoid going out alone by the busses after dark 13.2 Avoid wearing certain clothes, which may seem provocative 13.3 Carry items such as pepper spray/ safety pins etc. 13.4 Other 13.5 None, I don¡¯t take any precautions Section B
  • 3. 14. What do you think will work in reducing sexual harassment and sexual offending on public transport? (Tick all applicable) i. Technological surveillance: CCTV cameras ii. Better lighting and visibility inside the buses. iii. Advertising campaigns: sensitively designed campaigns aimed at increasing reporting, raising awareness, and challenging attitudes iv. Grassroots action: including community outreach, awareness campaigns, and demonstrations, to disseminate information and start a public conversation v. New technology: online platforms and smartphone apps for women to share their experiences, report incidents vi. Women-only busses vii. Patrolling service in each bus by marshals of women's and child protection ministry .Thank You for Your Valuable Time. NOTE: call "1938" for any complaints or legal assistance. It's the help line operating directly under the supervision of Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, Sri Lanka. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY QUESTIONNAIRE NO: SAMPLE STATION: CONDUCTED BY: