We believe unlawful discrimination is never okay.

Discrimination occurs when an individual or a group of people are treated less favourably than others based on a protected characteristic such as age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership (in employment), pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex or gender, sexual orientation.  

All forms of unlawful discrimination are contrary to the Equality Act 2010 and the College Dignity at Work, Student Charter and Student Code of Conduct  

Think 

  •  Are you in immediate danger? If you are in immediate danger or seriously injured, you can call 999 (or 112 from a mobile). 
  • Find a safe space.  If an incident has just happened try and find somewhere you feel safe. If this isn't possible and you are scared or fearful you can go directly to the Student Info & Welfare Centre on your campus.
  • Colleagues and students can go to the Student Info & Welfare Centre on campus. 
  • Students can then speak with Student Advisors or Safeguarding Officer and colleagues can contact their People & Culture Advisor. 

Talk

  • To a friend or colleague. Talking things through with someone you trust can sometimes help. 
  • Colleagues and students can go to the Student Info & Welfare Centre on campus. 
  • Students can then speak with Student Advisors or Safeguarding Officer and colleagues can contact a member of the People & Culture team 

Report

  • Report and Support Students and staff can report an incident using the College’s Report and Support system. You can choose to do this anonymously or you can request support from an advisor. If you choose to talk to an advisor they will be able to talk through the options and support available to you, in confidence.  
  • College Complaints Process & Procedure If you choose to make a formal complaint to the College about a student or member of staff there is a process and procedures that set out the steps you will need to follow. 
  • To report a crime please contact the police or a Hate crime - Police Scotland 
  • Information from Police Scotland about reporting a sexual crime is available here

Get Support 

 If you think you or someone you know has been discriminated against, there are a variety of support options available to both students and colleagues. 

Students -

·         Student Information & Welfare  - This College service offers support and advice on issues affecting your student life, with signposting and referral to more specialist services. Student Advisors can also talk through the College's procedures, how to make a complaint and what support is available, in confidence. 

Colleagues -

 ·         Contact their People & Culture partner

 ·         Employee Assistance Programme - MCL Medics

·         Equality, Diversity and Inclusion- Our Equality & Diversity Lead provides advice, support and guidance on equality, diversity and inclusion related issues to students and staff. Contact Caroline at report&support@glasgowclyde.ac.uk

Other sources of support 

  •  Citizens Advice provides some information on bullying and harassment
  •  Family Lives provides some information and advice on bullying at College 
  •  The National Union of Students (NUS)  has put together some top tips on how to deal with bullying. 
  • See Me  See Me is Scotland's Programme to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination. 
  • Young Minds has put together a blog on how to deal with bullying at College 
  • RespectMe Scotland’s Anti-Bullying Service, includes support for online bullying 
  • LGBTYouth Scotland Scotland’s national charity for LGBTI young people has a number of groups covering a wide section of the LGBTI community. They provide a safe and comfortable environment for people who may feel isolated, are coming out or are new to the area. 
  • West of Scotland regional Equality Council (WSREC)  represents the many needs of our diverse minority ethnic communities 
  • Glasgow Disability Alliance (GDA)GDA is a thriving disabled people led organisation with 5000 members across Greater Glasgow 
  • ACAS  Acas gives employees and employers free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice 
  • Police Scotland Hate Crime Reporting If you have been targeted because of your disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or transgender identity, or you are aware of someone else being targeted, you can report it here. 
  •  Victim Support Help and support for victims of crime
  • SAMH Scotland’s National Mental Health Charity 
  • If you would like to submit information on a support service you think might help others, please contact us with details by using the Talk To Us form in the top right hand corner.  

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Students-

    Contact our Student Information & Welfare Centres on each campus

 Colleagues-

 ·         Contact their People & Culture advisor 

 ·         Employee Assistance Programme - MCL Medics

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