I have been accused of something
It can be very distressing if you have been accused of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, a hate crime, restricting someone's freedom of speech or sexual assault.
It can be very distressing if you have been accused of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, a hate crime, restricting someone's freedom of speech or sexual assault.
The University will not make assumptions on the relative merits of a complaint. No party will be considered ‘at fault’ until a complaint has been investigated. All those involved in a complaint will be treated fairly and offered advice and support.
Think
It might be useful to think about some of the behaviours that describe:
Report
Students and staff can report an incident using the University’s Report and Support system. You can choose to do this anonymously or you can submit with contact details. If you choose to submit with contact details, an advisor will be able to contact you and talk through the options and support available to you, in confidence.
Student Governance (students) or HR (staff members). If you choose to make a formal complaint to the University about a student or member of staff there are procedures which set out the steps you'll need to follow.
- For students: Student Complaints Procedure
- For staff: Grievance Policy
Get Support
- Staff members can contact the BCU Employee Assistance Programme
- Students can contact the Mental Health & Wellbeing team. Support is available to all students from wellbeing advisors, mental health advisors and counsellors.
- Call the Samaritans Helpline on 116 123 (open 24/7, 365 days a year)
- BCU’s wellbeing app is an online support service that can be accessed by BCU students and staff for free. There are self-help resources and information on anxiety, stress, managing emotions and building confidence readily available.
- Look at the NHS guidance on 5 steps to positive mental wellbeing.
- Access some self-help resources available on iCity.
- Take care of yourself. It’s important that you take care of yourself. If you’ve heard something distressing or if something is troubling you, seek help and support from one of the above services.