Swansea University is committed to providing a positive experience and safe campus for everyone. We believe that incidents of bullying and harassment are never acceptable, and the University does not condone such behaviour from members of its community. What is Bullying and Harassment
If you have experienced bullying or harassment, you may feel emotional, overwhelmed and confused about what to do. The impact of bullying and harassment varies depending on several factors e.g., the relationship between the victim and the perpetrator, the environment (e.g. home, work, social setting), the type of behaviour experienced, etc. Impact of Bullying and Harassment. Your safety and wellbeing are imperative, and support is available.
Are you in immediate danger?
Find a safe space - If an incident has just happened, go to a safe location where there are other people, e.g. the library on campus, a shop or eatery if in a public place.
If you are in immediate danger or seriously injured call 999 (or 112 from a mobile). If you are hard of hearing, download the 999 BSL App.
If you are on campus, contact Campus Security Services via the SafeZone App., by dialling 333 from any internal telephone, or 01792 513333 on a mobile.
If you are not in immediate danger, you have time to consider your options.
There’s no right or wrong way to respond, it’s what’s best for you. It might help to talk to someone; this could be a friend, family member, a professional organisation e.g. Victim Support, or you can contact specialist staff at the university via the Report & Support platform. See options below: -
- Make a named disclosure: To access support from a university Safeguarding & Disclosure Response Advisor (SDRA), you can make a named disclosure using the Report & Support platform. How can a SDRA support you?
- Make an anonymous disclosure, option is also available via the Report & Support platform, whereby you can disclose your experience without identifying yourself, and the information will be used to understand patterns of behaviour that impact on our students. If you make an anonymous disclosure, you will not be contacted, and formal action may not be taken.
- Here are details of additional support you can consider. External Support regarding Bullying & Harassment
Reporting Options – You Decide
A disclosure is not an official report and will not result in formal action. It's up to you whether you make a report. No-one else should make that decision for you, no matter how well intended.
- Report to the police: If the behaviour you have experienced is criminal, you can report it to the police. Here is some Victim Support Information - Reporting to the police.
- Report to Crime Stoppers - You can report to Crime Stoppers on Tel: 0800 555 111 or via the Crimestoppers online form.
- Report to the University: If the perpetrator is a member of the University community (staff or student) you have the option of submitting a formal report via the Dignity at Work and Study policy. The Student Union Advice & Support Centre (SUASC) can assist you with writing your statement.
- Report to a Social Media Provider: If you are subject to online bullying, you may be able to report the matter to the relevant organisation. Online Bullying - Social Media Providers