Hazing/Initiation
Hazing and Initiation type activities can cause distress and sometimes endanger those involved. They are banned under the University and SU Code of Conduct. If you know someone who has been affected or have witnessed this behaviour you can support them, and yourself, by seeking help.
Hazing and Initiation type activities can cause distress and sometimes endanger those involved. They are banned under the University and SU Code of Conduct. If you know someone who has been affected or have witnessed this behaviour you can support them, and yourself, by seeking help.
What can you do?
If someone is hurt or in immediate danger
In an emergency contact the relevant emergency services on 999. If you are on campus, ring university Security Team 24/7 on the emergency number 0115 951 8888). If someone is hurt but does not require emergency services, you can access first aid through the security team.
Find a safe space
If an incident has just happened try and find somewhere you feel safe.
In an emergency contact the relevant emergency services on 999. If you are on campus, ring university Security Team 24/7 on the emergency number 0115 951 8888). If someone is hurt but does not require emergency services, you can access first aid through the security team.
Find a safe space
If an incident has just happened try and find somewhere you feel safe.
Be an active bystander
If you witness inappropriate or concerning behaviour you can be an active bystander You don't have to know someone to support them, you can do this by being an active bystander.
- 5 d's of active bystander:
- Distraction
- Direct Action
- Delegation
- Delay
- Document
The University offer a free course on how to be an active bystander
Talk
If someone you know is or has experienced hazing/initiation you can talk to them about reporting and seeking support, and you might look at this platform with them. If you/they would like to talk to someone about their reporting options and what support is available they can complete the form and we will contact either you or them (depending on the information you provide).
If someone you know is or has experienced hazing/initiation you can talk to them about reporting and seeking support, and you might look at this platform with them. If you/they would like to talk to someone about their reporting options and what support is available they can complete the form and we will contact either you or them (depending on the information you provide).
Alternatively you, or they, can tell us anonymously via report and support about what's been happening. When we receive anonymous reports about hazing/initiation these will be passed onto the Student's Union if they involve SU societies or Sports if they are sports clubs. Without contact details we are unable to reach out and offer further support so please be aware of this.
By submitting information about what's happening you are not making a formal report to the University, however if we feel that a person or people are at risk we may need to take action.
Seek Support
As well as the support available through the Report and Support team and Student Union Wellbeing Officer. You can make an appointment directly with a Support and Wellbeing Officer via UniHub (Click on 'I need some support').
If you are supporting someone else, make sure you look after yourself HealthyU have a wealth of resources around looking after yourself as a student at the university
As well as the support available through the Report and Support team and Student Union Wellbeing Officer. You can make an appointment directly with a Support and Wellbeing Officer via UniHub (Click on 'I need some support').
If you are supporting someone else, make sure you look after yourself HealthyU have a wealth of resources around looking after yourself as a student at the university