Each person should be treated with dignity and respect. If you have been the victim of abuse or misconduct, we want you to know how to report it and where to get support.
Is it an emergency?
Does it feel like the situation could get heated or violent very soon? Is someone in immediate danger? Do you need support right away? If so, please call 999 now.
If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use the textphone service 18000 or text 999 if you’ve pre-registered with the emergency SMS service.
If you feel concerned for your safety on university campus, you can contact campus security.
The information below will discuss how to:
Students can also report any incidents of sexual violence, harassment, bullying and hate crimes through the University's Anonymous reporting tool.
University of Worcester - Anonymous Reporting Tool (via your MyDay page)
Both Worcester Students' Union and the University of Worcester consider your safety and wellbeing as our top priority. Everyone, regardless of sexuality, race, disability, religion, age, or identity, should feel safe and be able to enjoy their time at the university. Any incidents of misconduct or abuse are unacceptable, and we are committed to supporting everyone in reporting such cases.
If you’ve experienced sexual misconduct, hate crime, bullying, harassment, or any form of discrimination, we encourage you to report it. While we strongly recommend contacting the police first, we understand that this may not always feel comfortable. The University of Worcester's ‘Report A Concern’ Tool allows you to report incidents confidentially*, ensuring you get the support you need. You can choose to report anonymously but the University will not normally be able to respond to your report. We would suggest that you ‘Report to Speak to an Adviser’ and a member of the Student Support and Wellbeing team will contact you to offer support.
You are not alone, and we are here to help.
* The University will not disclose any personal or identifiable information to others unless they believe there is a genuine threat to a person's health and safety.
Worcester Students’ Union, aligned with the National Union of Students (NUS), stands in solidarity with NUS's message regarding the Middle East crisis. Acknowledging the potential rise in antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Palestinian sentiments, both NUS and WSU emphasise supporting students, combating hate speech, and diffusing tension on campus.
Reporting discriminatory incidents, hate crimes, and hate speech is crucial.
Options for reporting include:
Reporting Antisemitism
Reporting Islamophobia
Reporting Incidents of Discrimination and Racism Towards Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller Communities
The Traveller Movement - Report Hate
The Traveller Movement is a national charity supporting Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities. They provide resources and guidance for reporting incidents of hate and discrimination, ensuring that these communities are supported and their voices heard.
Travellers Times
Travellers Times is a leading publication and online platform dedicated to issues affecting Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller people. They offer news, support, and information on how to report racism and discrimination within these communities.
Reporting Hate Crime and Hate Incidents
The Students’ Union takes incidents of Hate Crime and Hate Incidents extremely seriously and have policies and procedures to educate students and guide them on how to make reports of any crimes or incidents they have witnessed. By reporting hate crime, you may be able to prevent it from happening again.
Remember: Evidence of the hate element is not a requirement. You do not need to personally perceive the incident to be hate related. It would be enough if another person, a witness or even a police officer thought that the incident was hate related.
Who can be a victim of a Hate Crime or Hate Incident?
There are five categories of ‘identity’ when a person is targeted because of a hostility or prejudice towards their perceived:
How do I report a Hate Crime or Hate Incident?
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Report it online. True Vision is a national police scheme to help victims report hate crime online.
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Report by phone 101. When you call, ask to speak to your Community Safety Unit. You can report a hate crime directly to them or simply ask them for support or advice.
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Visit a police station.
For more information about external services that can support victims, please see our Help & Advice signposting A – Z or book an appointment with an advisor.
Confidentiality
The Help & Advice service is confidential - nothing you tell us will be shared with the University of Worcester or any other organisation or individual without your permission. There are rare occasions where a breach of confidentiality may be deemed necessary. A breach of confidentiality will only occur if staff have evidence to believe that someone is at risk of harm and abuse. Further details can be found in our Confidentiality Policy. If a decision is made to breach confidentiality, the client will be informed in advance of the breach.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure that all information contained on the Help & Advice webpages is both current and accurate. However, information within these pages is subject to change without prior notice. Please seek professional guidance for the latest information. Any advice given by members of staff is based on the information available and to the best of their knowledge. No liability can be accepted for any errors or misleading information. Please note the Help & Advice service is a member of AdviceUK.