Sexual harassment is a form of unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010.
Sexual harassment is unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature which has the purpose or effect of violating someone’s dignity and creating an intimidating, hostile, humiliating or offensive environment.
No-one should have to put up with sexual harassment, any time or anywhere. Everyone has a right to feel safe. If you have experienced sexual harassment it was not your fault, and you deserve to be listened to and supported.
Think
No-one should have to put up with sexual harassment, any time or anywhere. Everyone has a right to feel safe. If you have experienced sexual harassment it was not your fault, and you deserve to be listened to and supported.
Think
- What is sexual harassment? It might be useful to think about what constitutes sexual harassment.
Talk
Talk to someone you trust. Talking things through with someone can sometimes help. This could be a friend, family member or someone at City St George's.
- Student Welfare and Engagement Officers are first points of contact for any wellbeing or student experience related issues. Students can discuss any challenges or life-circumstances which may be affecting their wellbeing and ability to engage with their studies.
- The SU Service The SU Advice Service offers independent advice on the following matters: City St George's Student Bullying & Harassment policy; the university complaints process; academic result appeals; academic progress committee appeals; student conduct matters and academic issues. They can be contacted by completing this form.
- City St George's Dignity and Respect Advisers are a group of staff volunteers trained to provide confidential advice and support to students and staff who are concerned about bullying or harassment. They can assist by acting as a sounding board, exploring options available and helping with the understanding of City St George's policies and procedures. Information for students on Dignity and Respect Advisers is available on the Student Hub and for staff it is available on the Staff Hub.
- Vivup, City St George's Employee Assistance Provider (0800 023 9324) - Their telephone helpline provides staff members with expert support for life's ups and downs - 24/7, 365 days a year. Whatever mental, physical, financial or personal issue you're facing, you can find a wide range of resources to help you.
Report
- Students and staff can report an incident using City St George's Report + Support platform. You can choose to do this without providing your personal details or you can request support from an adviser by filling in the form with your contact details.
- Reporting to Transport for London. If you have experienced sexual harassment on public transport in London You can report this to TfL.
- University Procedure. If you choose to make a formal complaint to the University about a member of staff or a students there are procedures which set out the steps you will need to follow. See staff and student policies and procedures.
Support