Contact an Advisor
Birmingham Newman University understands that making a disclosure or a report is a big step and we are here to support you.
There are several disclosure options available to you at Birmingham Newman University. There are several disclosure options available to you at Birmingham Newman University. These vary depending on whether you are a student, a member of staff or a visitor, contractor or member of the public.
If you are in immediate danger:
On Birmingham Newman University Campus:
- Call Security on 0753551928 or 07535 519689
- Press your nearest emergency alarm button. A map showing the emergency alarms across campus can be found here: Maps » Newman
- Call 999
Off Birmingham Newman University Campus:
Call 999
Disclosure Options
If you have experienced harassment or sexual misconduct, Birmingham Newman University is committed to supporting you. You have control over what steps you take and there are several ways to report the incident, if you choose to do so.
Below we will outline how you can disclose an incident to the University, or access support without making a formal report.
It’s your choice. It’s completely up to you whether or not to report what’s happened. There are a few options:
- Contact an Advisor
Students can email studentsuccess@newman.ac.uk to arrange to speak to a member of the team, or they can pop into Student Success on the first floor of Dwyer Building, across the bridge from the Library. It can take up to 2 working days (Monday – Friday) for us to respond to emails, but if you visit us or call us we will do our best to find someone to speak with you on the same day or next working day (Monday – Friday) wherever possible.
Any queries will be signposted to the most relevant person in the team, including our Sexual Violence Liaison Officers (SVLOs) if the incident relates to sexual violence.
If this option does not seem appropriate to you, there are several reporting options available:
- Complain about Sexual Misconduct specifically
This reporting form can be used to report incidents of sexual misconduct against students or staff specifically. The form will be submitted to the complaints team and they will deal with the report with the relevant disciplinary action. The team may also signpost you to other support that is available (such as our Sexual Violence Liaison Officers) if appropriate.
- Submit a formal complaint
A formal complaint against students or staff about sexual misconduct or harassment (sexual and not sexual) can also be made under the usual complaints procedure. The complaints team will deal with the report with the relevant disciplinary action. The team may also signpost you to other support that is available (such as our Sexual Violence Liaison Officers) if appropriate.
- Reporting to the Police
In an emergency or if you are in immediate danger, you should dial 999.
If you feel it is not an emergency, you can still report the incident to the police by calling 101 or by using the West Midlands Police Live Chat or find your local police force. An officer will take some details and should issue you with a crime reference number. There are specially trained staff and units within Police forces that can support you through the reporting process. Find out more about your options for reporting sexual violence to the police.
If you need any further information, advice or support on disclosing or reporting an unwanted incident, you can contact complaints@newman.ac.uk or studentsuccess@newman.ac.uk. You can also contact the Students’ Union Advice team on su-advice@newman.ac.uk if you have any queries relating to the complaints processes or any support in submitted a report.
Contact an Advisor within HR:
Disclose an unwanted incident(s) anonymously:
Disclosure Options
If you have experienced harassment or sexual misconduct, Birmingham Newman University is committed to supporting you. You have control over what steps you take and there are several ways to report the incident, if you choose to do so.
Below we will outline how you can disclose an incident to the University, or access support without making a formal report.
It’s your choice. It’s completely up to you whether or not to report what’s happened. There are a few options:
- Contact an Advisor
Staff have the option to Disclose or Report the unwanted incident or conduct to an Advisor within Human Resources or a Dignity at Work Contact Advisor by:
- Telephone: Contact Us Human Resources
- Book an Appointment: Contact an Advisor Form (includes contact details)
- Contact: Dignity at Work Contacts
- Email HR: discloseandsupport@newman.ac.uk
- OR
- Disclose an incident via our Disclose with Contact Details Form
If you chose to contact an Advisor within HR or a Dignity at Work Contact Advisor, they will be able to provide you with advice and guidance about the options available to you so that you can make an informed choice on what you’d like to do next. You can find more information about contacting an Advisor here.
Please be aware that there may be occasions where you disclose something to an individual where they are unable to keep the information you have disclosed confidential. They may be obliged to inform the University’s Designated Safeguarding Officer for staff of a disclosure if:
You are under 18 / an ‘adult at risk’ (as defined within the University’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedure: Safeguarding Policy
If the disclosure involves or may impact an individual who is under the age of 18 / an ‘adult at risk’ (as defined within the University’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedure: Safeguarding Policy
If the individual who has received your disclosure suspects that you are at risk of causing harm to yourself or others
In addition to this, in certain circumstances, the University may judge that action is required even if the person disclosing an incident(s) is not requesting any.
- Disclose an Incident Anonymously
Staff have the option to disclose an unwanted incident or conduct anonymously:
Disclose an unwanted incident(s) anonymously:
Anonymous disclosures are monitored by trained practitioners within HR.
Please be aware that choosing to disclose anonymously means we will not be able to help you directly. The information you give us will help us to provide better support to others and inform prevention work across the university. However, disclosing anonymously will not lead to formal action being taken and we will not be able to contact you following your disclosure to offer support.
More information about anonymous disclosures can be found here: Anonymous Disclosures – What to Expect
- Complain about Sexual Misconduct specifically
This Contact An Advisor within Human Resources form can be used to report or disclose incidents of sexual misconduct against students or staff specifically. The form will be submitted to a trained practitioner within HR. The HR team will then contact you to provide you with advice and guidance about the options available to you so that you can make an informed choice on what you’d like to do next. The team may also signpost you to other support that is available to you.
If none of these options seem appropriate to you, you have the option to make a formal report. Whichever option you choose, you need to be aware that disclosing and reporting an incident are separate decisions that result in different levels of response or action from the University.
- Reporting to the Police
In an emergency or if you are in immediate danger, you should dial 999.
If you feel it is not an emergency, you can still report the incident to the police by calling 101 or by using the West Midlands Police Live Chat or find your local police force. An officer will take some details and should issue you with a crime reference number. There are specially trained staff and units within Police forces that can support you through the reporting process. Find out more about your options for reporting sexual violence to the police.
Submit a formal complaint
A formal complaint against students, staff or third parties (visitors, contractors and members of the public) relating to sexual misconduct or harassment (sexual and not sexual) can also be made under the Staff Grievance Policy and Procedure, Staff Dignity at Work Policy and Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Misconduct policies and procedures. Your formal complaint will be acknowledged by a manager within the University who may also signpost you to other support that is available to you.
Make a Formal Complaint:
Disclose an unwanted incident(s) anonymously:
Disclosure Options
If you have experienced harassment or sexual misconduct, Birmingham Newman University is committed to supporting you. You have control over what steps you take and there are several ways to report the incident, if you choose to do so.
Below we will outline how you can disclose an incident to the University, or access support without making a formal report.
It’s your choice. It’s completely up to you whether or not to report what’s happened. There are a few options:
- Disclose an Incident Anonymously
Visitors, contractors and member of the public have the option to disclose an unwanted incident or conduct anonymously:
Disclose an unwanted incident(s) anonymously:
Please be aware that choosing to disclose anonymously means we will not be able to help you directly. The information you give us will help us to provide better support to others and inform prevention work across the university. However, disclosing anonymously will not lead to formal action being taken and we will not be able to contact you following your disclosure to offer support.
If this option does not seem appropriate to you, you have the option to make a formal report. Whichever option you choose, you need to be aware that disclosing and reporting an incident are separate decisions that result in different levels of response or action from the University.
- Reporting to the Police
In an emergency or if you are in immediate danger, you should dial 999.
If you feel it is not an emergency, you can still report the incident to the police by calling 101 or by using the West Midlands Police Live Chat or find your local police force. An officer will take some details and should issue you with a crime reference number. There are specially trained staff and units within Police forces that can support you through the reporting process. Find out more about your options for reporting sexual violence to the police.
Submit a formal complaint
A formal complaint against students, staff or third parties (visitors, contractors and members of the public) relating to sexual misconduct or harassment (sexual and not sexual) can also be made under the Members of the Public Complaints Procedure. Your formal compliant will be acknowledged by a contact within the University. The complaints team will then deal with the report.
If you are in immediate danger:
On Birmingham Newman University Campus:
- Call Security on 0753551928 or
- Press your nearest emergency alarm button. A map showing the emergency alarms across campus can be found here: Maps » Newman
- Call 999
Off Birmingham Newman University Campus:
Call 999
Contact an Advisor within HR: