Confide
Harassment and Bullying
Reporting Procedure
This University is committed to fostering an environment where its staff, students, visitors and contractors can work, study and live free from intimidation, aggression, coercion and victimisation.
Full details can be viewed on the Confide web page.
Loughborough University takes the matter of harassment and bullying very seriously and is committed to the elimination of all forms of harassment and bullying. Harassment and Bullying can take many forms, often involving the abuse of power or position. These terms refer to behaviour which is hostile and/or offensive to the recipient or others, and which unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work, academic performance or social life. Such behaviour can create an intimidating environment which undermines the integrity or dignity of the individual. It is unwelcome and can make an individual feel uncomfortable, unsafe, frightened or embarrassed. Such behaviour may be physical, verbal or non-verbal, but the common link is that the behaviour is unwanted by the recipient or others, is unwarranted by the relationship and would be regarded as harassment or bullying by any reasonable person.
What we do Confide is a group of staff who are available to talk to any member of staff or student in confidence and will offer support, advice and assistance in seeking a satisfactory solution. They are willing to discuss any incidents or problems, no matter how serious or trivial they may seem. You may seek an informal, confidential interview with a member of Confide at any time.
We can: Discuss with you what action you could take Provide on-going support to you
We cannot: Solve the problem for you Take action on your behalf
“Thank you”
“Just talking to someone made me feel so much better”
Are you suffering from Harassment or Bullying?
Not sure
Yes
If you feel you cannot speak to the individual concerned, speak to a member of the Harassment Panel or a ‘Source of Help’
Speak to a member of the Harassment Panel or a ‘Source of Help’
No
If no, may pursue other routes such as speak to HR Adviser/Student Advice Centre or Counselling
One of the Harassment Advisers will have a confidential chat with you to help determine if you are suffering from harassment or bullying
The Harassment Adviser will suggest options open to you
“After talking to a Confide Adviser, I felt more able to take control of the situation I was in”
“I thought a member of Confide would sort out my issue for me, in fact they empowered me to do so”
Help The University has a Harassment Adviser and other harassment contacts who have training in dealing with incidents of harassment and bullying. Confide consists of staff from across the University who are available to talk to staff or students in confidence. They offer support, advice and assistance in seeking a satisfactory solution to the issues raised. Confide are willing to discuss any incidents or problems, no matter how serious or trivial they may seem. You may seek an informal, confidential interview with a member of Confide at any time. Such a meeting may, with your permission, lead to attempts being made to resolve the issue without drawing on the informal and formal action procedures.
Need to know more? Then visit the confide web page for further information, the Harassment and Bullying policy and to view a list of confide contacts who can assist you.
Initial enquiries contact: www.lboro.ac.uk/services/hr/confide Email: confide@lboro.ac.uk or Phone: 01509 222169