If you have experienced a harassment you may be feeling angry, in shock, hurt or afraid. It is not your fault and nobody should have to put up with being harassed. Harassments is never okay and is contrary to the Student Bullying, Domestic Violence, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct policy.
Urgent Support
- Is it an emergency? If anyone is in immediate danger or seriously injured, contact the emergency services on 999 (or 112 from a mobile phone).
- If you are in LSBU Halls of Residence and you want help, you can contact any member of Halls Staff or call Security’s emergency number on 020 7815 6666. You can also use the SafeZone app to contact security on campus Download the app.
- Find a safe space. If an incident has just happened, try and find somewhere you feel safe.
Support at LSBU
- Students and staff can tell LSBU about any incident of bullying Report and Support platform.
- If you choose to talk to a specialist advisor, they will be able to talk through the options and support available to you.
- For more information on LSBU policy and procedure, please see: Preventing and Responding to Student Harassment And Sexual Misconduct
Formal report
You can choose to make a formal complaint to the University about a student or member of staff . These MyAccount FAQs have more info:
- How do I make a report of a student’s unacceptable behaviour or conduct
- How can I make a complaint? (for students to report a staff member)
External support:
- You can report harassment to police by calling 101, using this website, or by visiting a police station.
- Citizens Advice have information about taking action about harassment.
- Victim Support offer advice and guidance to victims of crime on their website, plus a helpline number: 08 08 16 89 111
If someone tells you about their experience of harassment:
- Listen: If they do want to talk, just taking the time to listen about what has happened can help, even if it’s difficult for you to hear. You might have a lot of questions but try not to interrupt or ask too many questions as this can unintentionally contribute to victim blaming.
- Ask them how you can help: You might have ideas about what they should or shouldn’t be doing but it's important to allow them to come to their own decisions without feeling pressured.
- Remind them they are not alone and it is not their fault: Let them know that you are there for them and remind them, maybe even more than once, that they are not to blame. Ask if there is anyone else in their life they feel comfortable talking to about what has happened, and remind them that there is support available both from LBSU and other organisations if they want it. Tell them about Report and Support
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