What area are you (or the person SUBJECTED to the unwanted behaviour, if reporting on behalf of someone else) connected to in the College?

The definitions provided on this page are for illustrative purposes only and are not a definite list, there is often overlap between definitions. If you have experienced anything that has made you feel uncomfortable you can report it, either anonymously or with contact details or you can request to speak with one of our advisors. You can also visit the Support Page for information on definitions and the internal and external support services available.

Bullying

Bullying may be characterised as offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting behaviour, an abuse or misuse of power through means intended to undermine, humiliate, denigrate or injure the recipient.

Harassment (non-sexual)

Harassment is unwanted conduct which adversely affects the dignity of an individual and which causes the recipient to experience alarm or distress. The key is that the actions or comments could reasonably be viewed as being hostile or intimidating, demeaning and unacceptable to the recipient.

Hate incident based on multiple characteristics

A hate incident is any incident which is perceived by the victim or any other person as being motivated by prejudice or hate. This may or may not constitute a criminal offense and could be based on a person’s disability, race, religion, sexual orientation and/or transgender identity.

Hate incident based on disability

Any incident which is perceived by the victim or any other person as being motivated by prejudice or hate based on a person’s disability. This may or may not constitute a criminal offense.

Hate incident based on race

Any incident which is perceived by the victim or any other person as being motivated by prejudice or hate based on a person’s race. This may or may not constitute a criminal offense.

Hate incident based on religion

Any incident which is perceived by the victim or any other person as being motivated by prejudice or hate based on a person’s religion. This may or may not constitute a criminal offense.

Hate incident based on sexual orientation

Any incident which is perceived by the victim or any other person as being motivated by prejudice or hate based on a person’s sexual orientation. This may or may not constitute a criminal offense.

Hate incident based on transgender identity

Any incident which is perceived by the victim or any other person as being motivated by prejudice or hate based on a person’s transgender identity. This may or may not constitute a criminal offense.

Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse and coercive or controlling behaviour is defined as any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those who are, or have been, intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality. This can include, but is not limited to, psychological, physical, sexual, financial, spiritual and/or emotional abuse.

Rape or attempted rape

Engaging, or attempting to engage in a sexual act with another individual without consent

Sexual Assault

Sexually touching another person without their consent

Sexual Harassment

Conduct of a sexual nature which creates (or could create) an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment for others including making unwanted remarks of a sexual nature. This may include misuses of power enacted by staff especially in their relations with students or staff members, e.g. inappropriate or unwanted behaviour such as harassment, grooming, bullying, sexual invitations, comments and non-verbal communication with sexual content or overtones, creation of inappropriate sexual atmosphere, and promised resources in exchange for sexual interaction.

Indecent Exposure

Inappropriately showing sexual organs to another person

Image-based sexual abuse or so called "Revenge Porn"

Recording and/or sharing intimate images or recordings of another person without their consent

Stalking

Repeatedly following another person without good reason

Spiking

Drink spiking is the addition of a substance to someone's drink without their knowledge or permission; substances added are usually drugs or alcohol. Needle spiking is when an unsuspecting person is injected with drugs using a needle. Spiking may be linked to other offences including sexual assault and theft.

Where did the incident you are reporting occur?

Monitoring Information (for the reporting party)

The following questions are optional. We monitor reports by these equality groups to inform our future work. For example, we might want to know how many female students have made a report in the last 6 months. We do not include any personal details in these monitoring reports.

Reminder before you submit:

If you make an anonymous report, the College will not be able to identify you or the individual/s you are reporting against. We will not be able to offer direct advice to you or begin any formal complaint or investigation process. If you would prefer, you can make a report with contact details, and an appropriate member of staff will be in touch to speak to you about the options available.

If an assault has just taken place and you are not in a safe place, feel at risk, or have any injuries that require urgent attention, please call the emergency services on 999.