Harassment & Bullying Policy - Appendix B

The following provides examples of sources of support and advice available to members of the College community. Support and advice are available to:

• Those who feel they have been subjected to harassment, bullying or victimisation;
• Those who have witnessed harassment, bullying or victimisation;
• Those who are the subject of an allegation of harassment, bullying or victimisation

Support is available to:

• Provide support and advice on the options available;
• Provide welfare support

If you feel you have experienced harassment, bullying or victimisation then then College recognises that this can be a difficult and upsetting period. Support is available and you will be listened to respectfully and empathetically. There are a number of people who are available to help and assist you by clarifying the options open to you assisting you throughout the resolution of your concerns, whether formally or informally:

College Tutors, College Welfare Advisors, Harassment Advisors and Dean

For someone who can listen to concerns, signpost formal or informal routes to resolution and signpost to welfare support, students can always approach a Tutor and ask to speak with them. This will be received sympathetically by any Tutor and treated confidentially. There are also a number of College harassment advisors who have been trained by the University on dealing with cases of harassment. Students may consult them confidentially about any issues involving harassment, and advice may be sought from them without invoking a formal complaints procedure.

For welfare support as well as referrals to the University or external sources of welfare advice and support contact:

The Student Welfare team led by Sarah O’Brien (Welfare Lead) which includes members of staff and student Junior Deans. This is a free and confidential support service that is there for all students.

For advice on how to make a formal complaint under the College’s Procedure or under the University Procedure (if the person complained about is from another college) contact a harassment advisor.

In addition to the above there are options for informal discussion with the following:

Non-Academic Staff who feel they have been harassed, bullied or victimised can raise this/seek advice from their line manager, the Head of Human Resources, staff liaison Fellow or one of the College Officers.

Academic Staff who feel they have been harassed, bullied or victimised can raise this/seek advice from the Senior Tutor, Head of Human Resources, Sub-Warden or Warden.

The above resources are all available as well for those accused of harassment, bullying or victimisation.

See also:

University Reported Student Support

A confidential specialist support service for students who are subject to an allegation of harassment or sexual misconduct.

NOTE: if both the reporter and the subject of a report both seek welfare support and advice the welfare team/human resource lead will make sure that an advisor is available for both people and that confidentiality is preserved.