If you are worried about someone else's behaviour

You may see behaviour that you feel is inappropriate. It can be difficult to know what to do in this situation. 

We encourage you to be an active bystander. This means you speak out when you see behaviour that does not seem right; only when it is safe for you to intervene. 

Suggestions for intervening 

Your safety is your priority. Only intervene when it is safe for you to do so. If it is not safe, you can intervene later or get help from others. 

• Distract: create a distraction so the person who is experiencing the unacceptable behaviour can leave 
• Talk: explain to the person who is doing the unacceptable behaviour why it is unacceptable
• Give support: explain to the person who is experiencing unacceptable behaviour the support options they have 
• Report: you can report the behaviour to the university or the police.

To learn more about this, you can explore our online training module: Stand Up, Speak Out. 

Get support for someone you are worried about

If you are concerned about a student, you can request support for them.

If you are not sure who to contact about someone else’s behaviour, you can book a wellbeing appointment for advice and support.