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If you are looking to find your local Harassment Advisor please see the large red button on the right hand side of this page.

It may be that you have recently experienced an incident of harassment for the first time and want advice on trying to prevent further incidents from occurring. Alternatively, you may have suffered a prolonged period of harassment in silence and feel as though you have finally reached breaking point. Whatever stage or circumstance, there are many people available to help you. Harassment Advisors are also available if you have been accused of bullying or harassment and are looking for guidance.

There are approximately 490 Harassment Advisors across departments and faculties within the University. Details of the Harassment Advisors are posted on departmental and faculty office notice boards. There are also confidential advisors appointed within the colleges. The University recommends that you discuss the situation with a Harassment Advisor before taking any other steps in response to the alleged harassment. Talking through the events and your feelings with the advisor will help you decide on the best way to deal with the behaviour and will clarify the options available to you.

Sarah is one of our Harassment Advisors. She said,

I know from my own experiences that it can be difficult to navigate complex policies and procedures when going through something emotionally difficult, and it can be incredibly helpful to have someone, somewhat external to the process, whose role is to support you and your choices.

Read more of Sarah’s experience of being a Harassment Advisor here.