Preventing harm in research (safeguarding) – resources
Report a concern
If you have come to harm through a research project, or are concerned for the safety of others, you can raise a concern to: research-safeguarding@bristol.ac.uk
Staff members who wish to discuss a concern, in confidence, can contact a Stand Up Speak Out Advocate.
Students who need more information regarding complaints can refer to the Students' Union's Complaint Support pages.
Internal resources
- HR provides information and resources for researchers who will be working abroad.
- Health and Safety Services provide lone-worker guidance.
- The Research Governance Team provides guidance on good research practice, training, policies and quality assurance.
- Research Development International's Team offers guidance regarding ODA's requirements, due diligence, safeguarding and gender equality.
- UoB academics have researched about secondary trauma and emotional safety in sensitive research.
- Summary of Best Practice Guidelines for Research Around Drug Issues (PDF, 90kB)
External resources
- UKRI provide guidance and policy for Preventing Harm (Safeguarding) in research innovation.
- UKRI suggest 7 criteria for ethical research in fragile and conflict-affected context as guidance for applicants.
- UKCDR offer a range of safeguarding tools, resources and guidance.
- DFID outlines standards and guidance for partners safeguarding against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEAH).
- DFID's Due Diligence for safeguarding external partners for safeguarding external partners outlines expected policies and processes on safeguarding, whistleblowing, human resources, risk management, codes of conduct and governance.
- Safeguarding Resource and Support Hub provides guidance, resources and tools for international research, including training options and webinars
- Bond's guidance, resources and tools offers help to improve safeguarding policies and practices