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Tackling Harassment

Read about support for sexual harassment and reporting procedures.

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment and violence can be defined as any act of a sexual nature which occurs without someone’s freely given consent. This includes unwanted sexual comments – in person and online, groping, stalking, sexual assault and rape.

Sexual harassment and violence can happen to anyone; it is never the fault of the person experiencing it.

If you have experienced sexual harassment or violence you have the right to report it and access support. The links below provide information on reporting and support services.

Sexual Violence

 

Report and Support

The University’s platform for reporting is now available. You can report in two different ways, both anonymous or named so we can support further. Please be aware that reporting in this way does not mean a student complaint is automatically instigated, but if you choose to report with your name, we can discuss this option further with you. You can choose how you wish to be contacted, and what gender of staff with contact you if you would like.

This site is not an emergency site, and is not staffed over the weekend.

Report and Support

 

The Advice Place

If you are unsure what next steps to take, please contact the Advice Place.

Contact details

· Work: +44 (0)131 374 4581

· Email: advice@eusa.ed.ac.uk

· Web: Edinburgh University Students' Association

 

Additional Resources

The Consent Collective

Consent Matters and Tackling Harassment Courses. Take the free online ‘Consent Matters’ and ‘Tackling Harassment’ courses to learn about the importance of sexual consent, recognizing harassment and how you can look out for others.

E-learning Course: Rape Crisis Scotland GBV. This module was created by Rape Crisis Scotland to give a brief introduction to GBV issues for students.