Breaking the Silence
Preventing harassment and sexual misconduct
Visit the website for information and resources
Useful contacts:The University provides support to staff through the:
- Dignity@Work scheme.
- HR policies, HR Business Managers and HR Advisors.
- Diversity Networks.
- University Counselling Service.
Complaints
Members of staff who believe that they have been discriminated against on grounds of disability may make a complaint via the University's:
- Grievance procedures in connection with their terms and conditions of employment.
- Dignity@Work Policy.
Bullying and harassment
The University is committed to protecting the dignity of all its staff, students and visitors.
Bullying, harassment and discrimination of a transitioning individual may involve verbal or physical abuse. This could include inappropriate use of
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Language.
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References to sexual orientation or sexuality.
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Continuing to refer to the person's previous gender.
Within the University support for dealing with Transphobic Bullying and Harassment is available through the Dignity@Work contacts (for members of staff), the Mediation Service and through the HR Schools Team (for staff).