What happens next?
Thank you for helping us create a culture where everyone can study, work and live free from any form of harassment.
If you have supplied your contact details, a member of the team will be in contact within three working days.
Thank you for reporting an incident
By reporting an incident, you are helping us to maintain our friendly and safe University culture.
How will you use the information I provide?
Reporting anonymously
If you make an anonymous report, the University will use the information you submit as follows:
- The information you provide in this report will remain confidential.
- It is not possible to identify any individuals from the data collected in this form.
- We use anonymous reports for monitoring and data purposes, which is used to monitor trends and to inform our proactive and preventative work in tackling harassment, bullying and discrimination.
- The University uses the information you provide to help us to better understand what kind of incidents are taking place within our community.
Submitting your name and contact details
If you make a report and include your personal details, the University will use them as follows:
- The information you provide in this report will remain confidential.
- If you are submitting a named report, you will be contacted, provided with support and signposted to specific support services.
- We will not disclose any personal or identifiable information to others without your consent unless there is a legal requirement for us to do so or we believe that you, or someone else, is at serious or imminent risk of harm.
For further information on how the University handles your personal data please see the relevant
privacy notice
.
Speak to someone
If you would like to speak to an adviser about your report, please email:
safeguarding@plymouth.ac.uk (students)
equality@plymouth.ac.uk (non-students)
In the meantime...
We provide a wide range of online support for our staff and students:
Mental health
Students and staff can register free and anonymously at Big White Wall for mental health support including online courses and advice.
Sexual assault
Have you experienced a sexual assault? For more information including 24-hour access to counselling and support services, have a look at the Sexual Assault Referral Centre website or telephone 0300 303 4626.
Do you want to talk to someone about sexual violence or assault? First Light can help you sensitively and will be led by you.
Independent advice for students
Our Students’ Union can offer free independent advice on matters such as wellbeing, finance, academic concerns, money and accommodation.
Independent advice for staff