STAYING SAFE AT ESSEX
Keeping you safe – it’s our number one priority. Your time at Essex should be (one of) the most fun and exciting times in your life. Something you’re free to enjoy - safely. Which is why we’ve put the below measures in place.
FREE ALARMS
You can collect free panic alarms from the Gateway Building Reception or the SU Office, 2nd floor of The Forum. The Suzy Lamplugh Trust provides information on the purpose and use of personal alarms.
REPORT & SUPPORT
Are you ok?
If you experience any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination, report it and get the support you need.
REPORT & SUPPORT
Reports can be made in two ways;
Reporting to an adviser
Choosing to report in this way will mean your contact details will be sent to a University adviser. They will be in contact with you within 3 days of you making the report to discuss the report and your wellbeing and options. You can also request the University to take action on the report when you submit it. This would mean the report is sent to the appropriate team for investigation (e.g. Student Conduct, University HR etc).
Reporting anonymously
If you choose this option, you will not be contacted following the submission of your report. The University is unable to take action on anonymous reports but the information provided will be used to collate data and inform the University’s proactive and preventative work on tackling sexual violence, harassment, hate crimes and bullying. If you wish to discuss the options, or would like help to submit a report, you are welcome to contact SU Advice and one of our advisers would be happy to discuss this and support you through the process.
Make sure they are ok
CHECK IN. ARE THEY OK?
LISTEN. HOW ARE THEY FEELING?
TAKE ACTION. REPORT IT TOO.
If you witness any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination, there are ways you can help
the targeted person feel less isolated and more confident to report it:
REPORT & SUPPORT
Together we can put an end to all forms of harassment.