Sources of support
A range of support options are available for staff and these are included on the Report and Support web page What support is available from the University for staff?
Although this is part of the Report and Support portal, you do not have to make a report in order to access the support pages.
Support options include your Line Manager, Human Resources, Trade Unions, Occupational Health, university Health and Wellbeing web pages, Mental Health First Contacts, the Employee Assistance Programme, Dignity Contacts, the Mediation service, Staff Equality Networks, Security, SafeZone, and information for staff experiencing domestic abuse. More information is provided on the linked page.
Training for staff
All staff are encouraged to undertake basic trans awareness training, delivered by Gendered Intelligence, which covers the key ideas and information people need to know about trans-related matters. The course is repeated throughout the year, and includes what ‘trans’ means and the diversity of those who might use the term; key concepts crucial to understanding trans people; the main legislation relating to trans identities; ways an organisation can work towards being trans-inclusive; and provides links to further resources and help.
We also have a web page for staff about Supporting Trans Students, which contains further guidance.
Reporting hate incidents and hate crimes
Report and Support is the university’s online portal to report student and staff misconduct, including bullying, harassment, and hate incidents. You will not commit yourself to a course of action by submitting a report - a member of staff will contact you to offer support and discuss options.
North Yorkshire Police provide information on how to report hate crimes.
A range of LGBTQ+ local and national organisations accessible to both staff and students can be found on the student sources of support page.