# Social safety

**Source**: https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/social-safety/social-safety.html
**Parent**: https://www.uva.nl/en/current/protests/protests-at-the-uva.html

The UvA is committed to providing a positive study and work environment in which we treat each other with respect. It is important that everyone feel safe. Have you experienced undesirable behaviouir or a breach of integrity? You do not have to deal with it alone. There are several places you can turn to for help.

- [Have you experienced undesirable behaviour or a breach of integrity at the UvA? The Social Safety and Integrity Reporting Point will guide you to the right support. Your report will always be treated confidentially.](https://www.uva.nl/en/content/a-z/undesirable-behaviour-what-to-do/reporting-point-for-social-safety-and-integrity/reporting-point-for-social-safety-and-integrity.html)
- [The UvA aims to provide an environment where social safety is the norm. This page outlines our central policy, as well as the measures and support we offer to both students and staff.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/social-safety/safe-environment/how-the-uva-addresses-undesirable-behaviour.html)

Information and support for:

- [If you are facing an unsafe situation or undesirable behaviour, there are various people and places you can turn to, such as confidential advisers and the ombudsperson.](https://student.uva.nl/en/topics/help-with-undesirable-behaviour)
- [If you're facing an unsafe situation, undesirable behaviour or intimidation and threats, there are various people and places you can turn to, such as confidential advisers and the ombudsperson.](https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/social-safety/social-safety-for-staff/social-safety-for-staff.html)
- [The Social safety guide for PhD candidates indicates the different individuals and authorities you can turn to if you encounter an unsafe situation or inappropriate behaviour.](https://www.uva.nl/en/content/a-z/social-safety-support-for-phd-candidates/phd-candidates-assistance-with-mental-health-and-well-being.html)