Here at Winchester Student Union we provide a wide range of opportunities, activities and events for all students. We aim to promote inclusion, participation, and representation by creating safe spaces where you feel you belong, and that your voice is heard. Therefore, it is our utmost priority that you feel safe engaging in Union activity.

We have a zero-tolerance approach towards hate crimes and hate incidents, and hold the view that bullying and harassment is never okay. We also have a zero-tolerance policy of initiations and initiation-type behaviour. We have provided some resources on how you can combat bullying and educate yourself on the damage these types of actions can cause.

If you have any suggestions, comments or feedback, we would love to hear from you! Fill out the Typeform below to have your say.

If you would like to have a chat about anything on this page or in general, please do contact the Student Union President, Alex at SU_PRES@winchester.ac.uk.

Read

Bystanders are Essential to Bullying Prevention and Intervention, an article by StopBullying

• An article on how you can intervene in bullying and just how essential it is to do so.
  • https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/research-resources/bystanders-are-essential

A Quick Guide to Tackling Hate, made by Stand By Me

• A useful guide on how you can respond to hate and ways to intervene.
  • Resources - Stand by Me

Hazing and Bullying in Athletic Culture, by Jeckell et al.

• A useful academic article on how hazing and bullying can affect the mental health of athletes.
  • Hazing and Bullying in Athletic Culture | SpringerLink

Hazing, Bullying, and Moral Disengagement, by Kowalski et al.

• Another academic article, exlporing the relationship between hazing and bullying, and moral disengagement.
  • Hazing, Bullying, and Moral Disengagement | SpringerLink

Watch

Informative TED Talks:

• Teaching Bystanders to Intervene
  • Teaching bystanders to intervene | Jennifer McCary | TEDxGettysburgCollege - YouTube
• The Bystander Effect is complicated
  • The bystander effect is complicated -- here's why | Ken Brown | TEDxUIowa - YouTube

Helpful YouTube videos to understand being a bystander:

• The Bystander Effect
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy6eUTLzcU4

Listen

Anti-Bullying 101

• For anyone concerned about the 'bullying epidemic'.
  • Anti Bullying 101 on Apple Podcasts

Bullying explained

• A podcast tackling the roots of bullying by educating the people around us.
  • Bullying Explained on Apple Podcasts

Give

Antibullyingpro.com

• Providing resources and support for people who are experiencing bullying behaviour.
  • Anti-Bullying Ambassador Programme (antibullyingpro.com)

Follow

Winchester Student Union

• Facebook - Winchester Student Union
• Twitter - @winchestersu
• Instagram - @winch_su

Engage

We launched our #SayNoToInitiations campaign this year. Beginning in Freshers week and educating our Activity Groups during training. You can get involved, or find out more information about Winchester Student Union's #SayNoToInitiations campaign by contacting the activities team at SUActivities@winchester.ac.uk