Report + Support is a new tool for reporting any form of bullying, harassment, discrimination or abuse. It is already available to students and will launch to staff, visitors and contractors on 17 May.
As we launch the new Report and Support tool we are actively recruiting Harassment Contacts. The University has a network of trained Harassment Contacts who provide confidential information and support service to all staff and students on issues relating to bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct and equality. Harassment Contacts are also available to staff who have been accused or concern has been raised against them.
All Harassment Contacts are volunteers who work in a variety of roles across campus and carry out this task in addition to their day jobs.
Harassment Contacts do:
- Offer confidential information on issues relating to equality, bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct.
- Listen to the individual without making any judgments.
- Help to clarify an individual’s thoughts about what is happening or has happened
- Explain the informal and formal procedures in accordance with University policies and procedures (such as the Grievance Procedure)
- Signpost the individual to internal and external sources of advice and support
- Provide similar support to those accused of harassment (an Advisor will not support both the complainant and the alleged)
- Treat all colleagues with respect and dignity
Harassment Contacts cannot:
- Tell an individual concerned what they should do
- Act as an individual’s advocate, or representative
- Make decisions on whether bullying or harassment has taken place
- Maintain confidentiality if they believe that there is a risk of harm to the individual or others
- Approach the alleged harasser in an attempt to mediate or resolve the matter for you
Harassment Contacts will be provided with training to ensure they are able to undertake the role.
If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be a Harassment Advisor, please contact Lahra Fox: [email protected]
Report +Support
The Report + Support site contains a number of advice and support articles to enable colleagues to seek support for what they have experienced or witnessed and will be available 24/7, 365 days a year. Individuals will be able to report any incidents they experience or witness securely and confidentially, whilst seeking any additional support and/or advice, or alternatively reports can be made anonymously.
