Report
It is your choice whether to report to the police. If you're thinking of reporting to the police, rape crisis have produced a useful list of things to think about. The Shores sexual assault referral centre, located in Madeira Road, Bournemouth, can gather and freeze forensic evidence so you don’t have to decide immediately.
It is your choice whether to report to the police. If you're thinking of reporting to the police, rape crisis have produced a useful list of things to think about. The Shores sexual assault referral centre, located in Madeira Road, Bournemouth, can gather and freeze forensic evidence so you don’t have to decide immediately.
If you wish to speak with the police informally, you can contact the Universities’ police team by calling 07554 439650.
You can report an assault anonymously by calling crime stoppers at any point on 0800 555 111 or use their online form.
Students and staff can report an incident using the AUB’s Report and Support system. You can choose to do this anonymously or you can request support from a Wellbeing Officer (for students) or an HR Business Partner (for staff). If you choose to talk to a Wellbeing Officer or HR Business Partner they will be able to talk through the options and support available to you, in confidence, or refer you to other sources of support.
University Policies
If you choose to make a formal complaint to the University about a student or member of staff there are procedures which set out the steps you'll need to follow.
If you’re a student:
If you wish to report a member of staff, you can make a formal complaint to the University under the Student Complaints Procedure.
The Head of Academic and Student Services can advise you on these policies – please contact hcooperhind@aub.ac.uk.
If you are a member of staff:
You can report another member of staff under the Dignity at Work policy. Your HR Business Partner or Union rep can advise you on this.