If someone you know has been discriminated against, there are lots of ways you can help them.
Think
What is discrimination? It might be useful to think about what constitutes unlawful discrimination.
Talk
Listen - just taking the time to listen to someone and talk about what has happened can help. These six active listening tips might help you support them.
Report and Support
- The person affected can submit a form on this website.
- They can choose to do this anonymously or request support from an advisor.
- If the person making the report chooses to talk to an advisor, they will be able to discuss the options and support available.
- If they give your permission and would like your help, you can submit the form on their behalf
- If the person you’re supporting does not want to be in touch with us for support and you’re worried/unsure what to do, you can submit a Request Contact from an Advisor form yourself, for us to contact you.
- You can also submit a form to report a third party concern about behaviour you have witnessed.
Note that we cannot guarantee confidentiality for anyone named in the report, if there are risk concerns.
Given we want people to feel in control and their wishes to be respected, we recommend that you don’t include their name or identifying details when you contact us for advice.
Other sources of support/advice
- Bristol Hate Crime and Discrimination Services. A group of six local organisations working to support victims of hate crime and discrimination, including SARI (Stand Against Racism and Inequality). Many of these agencies support people throughout Avon and Somerset region, which includes Bath.
- Equality Advisory and Support Service.
- Victim Support help anyone who has been the victim of a crime. They can support you coping with the after-effects of crime and help with reporting to the police. It doesn’t matter whether you have reported the crime to the police or when the crime occurred.
Your own wellbeing
Hearing about discrimination can be really upsetting, and it’s important that you make sure that you also look after yourself.
If you are a Bath Spa student or staff member seeking support, our advisors can connect you with further support available here at the University. You can connect with them via the Request Contact from an Advisor form.
There may be an equivalent service of this kind at your university if you are studying or working elsewhere, or there are national services to support you such as the 24/7 Samaritans helpline.
If you are a Bath Spa student or staff member seeking support, our advisors can connect you with further support available here at the University. You can connect with them via the Request Contact from an Advisor form.
There may be an equivalent service of this kind at your university if you are studying or working elsewhere, or there are national services to support you such as the 24/7 Samaritans helpline.