Bullying & Harassment
Bullying is offensive, intimidating or malicious behaviour that makes you feel vulnerable, upset, humiliated, undermined or threatened.
HARASSMENT
Harassment is when someone repeatedly behaves in a way that makes you feel scared, distressed or threatened. It can include things like verbal abuse, bullying, jokes, or posting comments about you on social media.
Bullying and harassment can have a huge impact on your life and wellbeing. What has happened is not your fault and you’re not alone. You can access specialist support, if and whenever you feel ready.
UA92 SUPPORT
- A Wellbeing Advisor will discuss your options with you and will be able to offer appropriate practical and emotional support tailored to your circumstances. This is confidential and does not instigate any kind of formal reporting process. You can get in touch anytime by emailing wellbeing@ua92.ac.uk.
- Spectrum Life is our 24/7 student support platform; details of how to access here.
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
National Bullying Helpline
Information and advice for anyone dealing with bullying
Citizens Advice
Provides some information on bullying and harassment in the workplace
Family Lives
Provides some information and advice on bullying at University.
REPORTING OPTIONS
It’s your choice. It’s completely up to you whether or not to report what’s happened. No-one else can or should make that choice for you.
- Police: Some forms of harassment might also break criminal law, in which case you can report to police. In an emergency or if you are in immediate danger you should dial 999. Otherwise, you can call 101 or visit your local police station to report a crime. Reporting is a big decision and all of the support services linked to above can support you with this, if you decide to make a police report.
- UA92: If the perpetrator is a member of the University community, you will have the option of submitting a formal report. The first step to making a formal report is to submit a report form.