Any form of GBV is never okay. If it is happening to you or someone you know, when you feel ready, safe and able, report it.
What can I do?
Think
- Are they in immediate danger? If they 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 they feel safe. If this isn't possible and they are scared or fearful they can go directly to the Student Info & Welfare Centre on your campus.
- Staff and students can go to the Student Info & Welfare Centre on campus.
Students can then speak with Student Advisors or Safeguarding Officer and staff can contact their People & Culture Advisor.
Talk
- To your friend or colleague. Talking things through with someone they 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 a Safeguarding Officer and colleagues can contact their People & Culture Advisor
Report
- Report and Support Students and staff can report an incident using the College’s Report and Support system. They can choose to do this anonymously or they can request support from an advisor. If they choose to talk to an advisor they will be able to talk through the options and support available to them, in confidence.
- College Complaints Process & Procedure If they 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 they will need to follow.
- Alternatively they can report GBV directly to the police
Get Support If you think you or someone you know has been a victim of GBV there are a variety of support options available to both students and staff.
Students-
· Student Info & Welfare Centre - This College service offers support and advice on issues affecting your student life, with signposting and referral to more specialist services. If you're not sure where to go, this is a good place to start.
· Student Advisors can talk through the College's procedures, how to make a complaint and what support is available, in confidence.
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
Colleagues-
· Contact their People & Culture advisor
· Employee Assistance Programme - MCL Medics
Mental Health & Wellbeing Support
1 in 4 people is affected by a mental health problem in any year and it is estimated that around 1 in 5 people has contemplated suicide or self-harm.
Students-
Contact our Student Information & Welfare Centres on each campus
Colleagues-
· Contact their People & Culture advisor
· Employee Assistance Programme - MCL Medics
External support
- SAMH Scotland’s National Mental Health Charity
- Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen- Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen
- Breathing Space is a free confidential service for people in Scotland. Open up when you're feeling down - phone 0800 83 85 87 (age 16 and over)
- Explore Men's Wellbeing: Insights and Support | Brothers in Arms
- See Me See Me is Scotland's Programme to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination.
- 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.
- ACAS Acas gives employees and employers free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice