What is it?

Sharing information about an experience to get support, talk through what happened and understand your options

Initiate a formal process that requires the University to take action and provide a formal response or resolution.

Who receives it?

Students: Respect Officer

Employees: Respect@Work Officer

Students: University Disciplinary Committee (UDC)

Employees: Investigations Officers within People and Culture

What happens next?

You can discuss your experience confidentially. No formal steps occur unless you choose to make a report.

Do I need to give details?

No. You choose what to share.

Some information will be required so the University can assess and respond to the report. This will be done through trauma-informed principles.

Can I stay anonymous?

Yes. You can disclose anonymously. Support may still be provided.

You can make an anonymous report, but the University may be limited in the actions it can take.

Will this trigger an investigation?

No. A disclosure does not start an investigation or formal process.

All formal reports will lead to an investigation. The outcome of the investigation may depend on the circumstances and available information.

Will both parties be contacted?

No. Only the person making the disclosure is contacted.

Yes. If a formal allegation proceeds, the person named will be informed and given an opportunity to respond.

Confidentiality

Information is managed confidentially and with care, but may be shared with those responsible for managing the process, and will be done so with your safety, well-being and preferences in mind.

Support available

Full access to support services, regardless of whether you report.

Full access to support services throughout the process.

Can I change my mind?

Yes. You can choose whether or not to make a report now or later.

Yes, you can withdraw your report, but the University may still need to act if there is a serious safety concern.