Breaking the Silence

Preventing harassment and sexual misconduct 
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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

• Language.

• References to sexual orientation or sexuality.

• 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).