If you think someone you know has experienced an incident of misconduct, there are lots of ways in which you can help them.
Listen and Talk
- Talk to them - If you feel able, talking things over can sometimes be a big help
- Listen - Stay calm, be empathetic and show your concern. Try to listen without judging or directing
- Give options - When they have finished talking ask them if they are okay to talk through some possible options and next steps. Allow the individual to stay in control of the conversation and of their decisions
- Is this a situation that could be resolved informally? For instance, talking to the person who is discriminating against them. They should only do this if they feel safe and confident to do so
- Let them know about available support - they can either access this directly or by submitting a report on this platform. Student Support is explained on the intranet Hub here. HR support is explained on the intranet Hub here. External specialist support is listed here
- Let them know about the option to take formal action against the perpetrator(s)? The section on support below explains how to get advice about this option
- Make sure you look after yourself and if you need support ask for it via Student Support or HR.
Reporting options
- Reporting to the College means letting the College know what has happened. This will trigger a response from Student Support or HR, offering a confidential appointment to discuss the matter. In the appointment, available support will be explained as will your options for taking formal action if that is appropriate
- You can advise the person who has experienced the misconduct that they have the option to report this on this platform. They could report with their contact details or anonymously using the buttons below
- If you have witnessed misconduct, you also have the option to report this using the buttons below
- Reporting to the police - If the person who experienced the misconduct is considering reporting to the police, Victim Support has produced information on how this process may work, and what to expect. You should not report to the Police without the person’s consent as this could cause them more harm, and they should always be in control of choosing what action to take. Student Support or HR will also discuss this option where appropriate in an appointment following a report on this platform
- Reporting to Crime Stoppers anonymously - You can call crime stoppers at any point on 0800 555 111 or use the Crimestoppers online form