If you report with details, an advisor from the Report + Support Team will be in contact within two University working days. The Report + Support Team can:
- Outline both your reporting and support options, in order to help empower you to make an informed decision on your next steps. An advisor will not force you to report anything, and your conversations remain confidential, unless there are circumstances where there is a need to share information to ensure safety or to fulfil the University’s duty of care under safeguarding (please, read our Student Confidentiality Policy and our Safeguarding Policy);
- Fully outline both the informal and formal resolution processes, letting you know about anticipated timelines and potential outcomes;
- Remain your single point of contact if you wish, between yourself and University staff. This is to help minimise repetition of disclosure;
- Act as your supporting party in investigation interviews and disciplinary committees, if you wish;
- Help you to prepare supporting statements and the collection of evidence;
- Help to arrange mediation or informal resolutions;
- Arrange and accompany you to meetings with University staff, such as personal tutors;
- Help support you in submitting evidence for extenuating circumstances;
- Signpost you to relevant support services, both internal and external depending on your needs;
- Support you with any housing, financial or society/sports club related concerns;
- Ensure that you are kept up to date with the progression of your potential case;
- Answer any questions, big or small, about both your reporting and support options.