We believe that harassment is never okay.
Harassment is unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic (such as age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, race and ethnicity, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation) which violates a person’s dignity or creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment.
Find out more about sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.
Harassment is contrary to the Equality Act 2010 and LSHTM’s Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy.
Harassment is contrary to the Equality Act 2010 and LSHTM’s Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy.
THINK
- Are you in immediate danger? If you are in immediate danger or seriously injured, you can either contact the LSHTM security team on 0207 927 2555 or extension 555 if you are on site or the emergency services on 999 if you are offsite
- Find a safe space – if an incident has just happened try and find somewhere you feel safe. If this isn’t possible and you are scared or fearful you can call LSHTM’s security team on 0207 927 2383 or the Emergency services on 999
- What is Harassment? It might be useful to think what is meant by harassment and how these behaviours are described.
TALK
- To a friend – talking things through with someone you trust can sometimes help.
- Bullying and Harassment Advisors can talk through LSHTM’s procedures, how to make a complaint and what support is available, in confidence.
- Mental Health First Aiders can provide immediate mental health support.
REPORT
- Report and Support. Students and staff can report an incident using LSHTM’s Report and Support system. You can choose to do this anonymously or you can make a report with contact details. If you choose to report with contact details your submission will be reviewed by the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team who will contact you to talk through the options.
- Bullying and Harassment Policy. This document provides further information.
- School Complaints Procedure. If you choose to make a formal complaint to LSHTM about a student or member of staff there are procedures which set out the steps you'll need to follow.
- Staff Grievance Policy for Academic Staff. If you choose to make a formal complaint to LSHTM about a member of academic staff there are procedures which set out the steps you'll need to follow.
- Staff Grievance Policy for Professional Services Staff. If you choose to make a formal complaint to LSHTM about a member of professional services staff there are procedures which set out the steps you'll need to follow.
- Whistleblowing Policy. Whistleblowing is the disclosure of information which relates to suspected wrongdoing or dangers at work. This policy should not be used for complaints relating to your own personal circumstances, such as the way you have been treated at work. In those cases you should use the Grievance Procedure or Anti-harassment and Bullying Policy as appropriate.
GET SUPPORT
If you are being harassed, there are a variety of support options available.
LSHTM Support for Students
- Student Support Services The team offer confidential and non-judgemental space for students to discuss any issues that may be affecting their ability to study including adjustment to study/and or LSHTM accommodation; special exam arrangements and signposting or direct referrals to further support. SSS can refer students directly to Rape Crisis and Survivors UK for therapeutic support. In addition, they can provide short term counselling, CBT, psychiatric support and group therapy to deal with a range of personal, emotional and psychological concerns. To book an appointment with either team click here
- Student Representatives of Council (SRC) Executive. The SRC Executive provide a key link between students and the governing body of LSHTM. They are available to speak to you if you are having any issues. Please contact them on srcexec@lshtm.ac.uk
- Your tutor. If you are a student you can talk to your tutor.
- Extenuating Circumstances. If you feel your studies have been affected by what has happened you can consider applying for extenuating circumstances. Your tutor or Teaching Support Office will be able to provide more information.
- Mental Health First Aiders – An MHFA can provide immediate mental health support.
- Bullying and Harassment Advisors can talk through LSHTM’s procedures, how to make a complaint and what support is available, in confidence.
LSHTM Support for Staff
- Only connect staff counselling service. A trained counsellor can meet with you to discuss any issue and all issues will be treated confidentially.
- HR Business Partner. If you are a member of staff or manager your HR business partner will be able to identify the support that’s available to you.
- Trade Unions. There are there trade unions that represent staff at LSHTM which are Unison, Unite and UCU.
- Mental Health First Aiders – An MHFA can provide immediate mental health support.
- Bullying and Harassment Advisors can talk through LSHTM’s procedures, how to make a complaint and what support is available, in confidence.
Other sources of support
- Citizens Advice provides some information on bullying and harassment.