Wellbeing at Hartpury 2021

Bullying and harassment at college or university can often be things like constantly being annoyed by someone, name-calling, hitting, happy-slapping or stealing someone’s things. It also includes stuff that’s less visible, like sending abusive texts, emails or spreading false rumours about someone. Being bullied can make you dread going to college or university and can also make you feel depressed, lonely and even suicidal. If you’re being bullied, you might feel that there’s no way out, but there are lots of ways to get help. But remember, it’s not your fault. Don’t feel ashamed or embarrassed to ask for help - it’s important that you tell someone. When bullying behavior involves unwanted sexual comments, suggestions, advances, or threats to another person, it’s called sexual harassment or sexual bullying. Just like other kinds of bullying, sexual harassment can involve comments, gestures, actions, or attention that is intended to hurt, offend, or intimidate. With sexual harassment, the focus can include appearance, body parts, sexual orientation, or sexual activity.

Hartpury has a zero tolerance on bullying and if you are a victim you should report this to your tutor, a member of the Wellbeing team or the police.

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