Concerning behaviours to look out for

Concerning behaviours are actions that are unwanted, inappropriate, or harmful. This includes anything that makes someone feel unsafe, uncomfortable, intimidated, or excluded. They can happen in person, online, on campus, off campus, or while participating in University activities.

These behaviours may involve a single incident or a pattern of repeated actions.

Examples of concerning behaviours include:

Sexual harm and unwanted sexual behaviour

• Sexual harassment, including unwanted sexual comments, jokes, messages, advances, or touching
• Sexual assault or any other form of sexual harm

Relationship and control-based harm

• Coercive control, such as monitoring someone's movements, isolating them from friends or family, controlling money, or creating fear in a relationship
• Stalking, including repeated unwanted contact or following someone in person or online

Online and technology-facilitated abuse

• Cyberbullying or online harassment
• Tracking, monitoring, or sharing private or intimate images without consent
• Threats or abuse through messages, social media, or digital platforms

Physical and verbal harm

• Physical violence or assault
• Threats of violence or intimidation
• Non-physical abuse such as manipulation, coercion, or behaviour intended to cause fear

Bullying and harassment

• Bullying, including repeated behaviour that humiliates, excludes, or undermines someone
• Harassment or threatening behaviour toward an individual or group

Discrimination and identity-based harm

• Racism or discrimination based on identity, background, or personal characteristics
• Gender-based violence, including harm directed at someone because of their gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexuality

Exploitation

• Exploitation, including modern slavery, forced labour, or situations where someone is controlled or pressured for another person's benefit