If you think you have been the target of sexual misconduct, assault or harassment, it may be hard to know what to do or how to feel. What happened was not your fault.
Such forms of unacceptable behaviour are contrary to the Equality Act 2010 and the University Sexual Misconduct Policy.
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.
Report
- Report and Support. Students and staff can report an incident using the University’s Report and Support platform. You can choose to do this anonymously or you can request support from the Report Response Team (RRT). If you choose to talk to the RRT they will be able to talk through the options and support available to you, in confidence.
- University Procedure. If you choose to make a formal report to the University about a student or member of staff there are procedures which set out the steps you'll need to follow.
Get Support
- Find out what support is available if you think you have been sexually assaulted or harassed.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Find out more on the support available for mental health and wellbeing
- Take care of yourself. It’s important that you take care of yourself. If you’ve heard something distressing or if something is troubling you, the University's Student Support and Development team (for students) and HR (for staff) offers confidential help.