If you have experienced or are experiencing bullying or harassment it is important to remember it is not your fault and you are not alone. Your safety and wellbeing are the most important thing, and specialist support is available whenever you feel ready to access it. Please do contact us so we can provide you with support and advice you on your options.. .
We believe that bullying and harassment are never OK.
Think
Are you in immediate danger? If you are in immediate danger or seriously injured, you can contact the emergency services on 999 (or 112 from a mobile phone).
Find a safe space - If an incident has just happened, try and find somewhere you feel safe. If this isn't possible and you are fearful or in danger you can call security on 02380 593311.
What is bullying and harassment? It might be useful to think about what bullying and harassment is and how some of the behaviours are described.
Talk
Talk to a friend - Talking things through with someone you trust can sometimes help.
Text support - If you feel you need to talk to someone immediately you can contact Shout, a free 24/7 text service for anyone struggling to cope. Text 'SHOUT' to 85258.
Harassment Contacts for staff - are volunteers from a variety of roles on campus who can provide confidential advice on what you can do in response to bullying and harassment. Contacting them does not begin any formal procedure and does not commit you to any action. They provide informal, personal support and advice based on experience and knowledge of the options available.
Request to speak with an advisor on Report and Support. An advisor can: talk through the University's procedures, inform you on how to make a complaint and let you know what support is available, in confidence.
Report
Report + Support - Students and staff can report an incident using the University’s Report and Support system. You can choose to do this anonymously or you can request support from an advisor. If you choose to talk to an advisor they will be able to talk through the options and support available to you, in confidence.
University policy - If you choose to make a formal complaint to the University against a student or a member of staff there are procedures which set out the steps you will need to follow.
Report the incident anonymously - You can call Crime Stoppers at any point on 0800 555 111 or use their online form.
Get support
Remember you are not alone, there are always people here to support you.
You can find more information on our what support is available page.