Sex-based harassment is considered discrimination based on sex, which is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. If you think you are being harassed, you should contact your school and file a complaint. Collect any evidence you think is relevant, like screen shots, emails and text messages. Keep a log of significant events. If there were particular incidents witnessed by other people, keep a record of their names. You can contact a lawyer at any point—when you think you are being harassed, before you file your complaint with the university or when you think about appealing your school’s decision. The time limit for bringing your claim may be as short as six months from the last discriminatory or retaliatory act, so you should not delay in seeking advice or you may lose the ability to bring your claims in court. Solicitors can help you navigate the situation and prepare you for administrative proceedings at your school. You will also be likely to need a lawyer if you decide to sue your school in civil courts.

Alternatively, or in addition to contacting a solicitor, you may wish to pursue a complaint with the Office of the Independent Adjudicator within 12 months of receiving a Completion of Procedures Letter from your university. Solicitors can help you navigate this process too.

If you feel unsafe and threatened on campus because of someone who is harassing you or has sexually assaulted you, you should talk to your on-campus police or security so that they help protect you. You can also contact local police. You may be able to access campus police by calling them directly, or via a dean, advisor or counsellor. If you feel you are in immediate danger, call 999.

You should start collecting evidence, for example, take screenshots of text messages, save emails and write notes whenever somebody retaliates against you in person or over a phone call. You should always start each note with date and time of the incident and names of people who were present. Having your evidence organised will help you in making a complaint, whether to your school or in court.

Sex-based harassment is considered discrimination based on sex, which is unlawful under Title IX. Schools and universities receiving federal funds are required to have procedures for deterring sexual harassment and disciplining those who commit it. If you think you are being harassed, you should contact your school and file a complaint.

Collect any evidence you think is relevant, like screen shots, emails and text messages. Keep a log of significant events. If there were particular incidents witnessed by other people, keep a record of their names. You can contact an attorney at any point—when you think you are being harassed, before you file your complaint with the university or if you think you should appeal your school’s decision.

Attorneys can help you navigate the situation and prepare you for Title IX proceedings. It is sometimes possible to sue a university for damages if the Title IX proceedings are badly conducted, for which it also makes sense to consult an attorney.

If you feel unsafe and threatened on campus because of someone who is harassing you or has sexually assaulted you, you should talk to campus police or security so that they help protect you. You can also contact local police. You may be able to access campus police by calling them directly, or via a dean, advisor or counselor. If you feel you are in immediate danger, call 911. Alternatively, you can approach the Title IX office, file a complaint and seek a no-contact order against your harasser.

You should start collecting evidence, for example, take screenshots of text messages, save emails and write notes whenever somebody retaliates against you in person or over a phone call. You should always start each note with date and time of the incident and names of people who were present. Having your evidence organized will help you in making a complaint, whether to your school or in court.