If you think you’re being bullied, harassed or the target of sexual misconduct, it’s never okay. Take a look at our Dignity and Respect Policy and/or Staff Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy for further information.
Ways to Report an incident:
In case of emergency: If you feel unsafe and are at Bedford Square, please call Estates and Facilities, who will liaise with emergency services on +44 7534 405 481.
In case of non-emergency: You can be put in touch with an Advisor using Report and Support Services.
An Advisor can talk through Bloomsbury Institute procedures, inform you on how to make a complaint and let you know what support is available, in confidence.
Staff can submit a report through Report and Support Services, or contact directly the Head of People and Development (antony.charles@bil.ac.uk, 0203 873 9687).
Reporting to the police: If you are thinking of reporting sexual misconduct to the police, Rape Crisis have produced a useful list of things to think about.
Further, this Rights of Women guide is helpful in understanding the process of criminal investigation.
For male survivors of sexual violence, support information can be found here.
Report the incident anonymously: You can call crime stoppers at any point on 0800 555 111 or use their online form.
If you are on public transport in London, you can report to TfL. It’s important to take care of yourself. There are a range of different support services at Bloomsbury Institute that you may wish to contact.
Available support:
Staff Wellbeing – Bloomsbury Institute has a staff wellbeing area on the Staff Intranet where you can find a variety of support information.
Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year: free and confidential support.