Equity Equity is committed to helping those who have endured bullying, threats or attacks; changing our industry’s culture to stop perpetrators and to let them know that they will be held accountable for their actions. Members can report incidents to the Bullying and Harassment Helpline (020 7670 0268) and receive advice on what to do in their situation. They can also email on harassment@equity.org.uk. Members can also call the mental health and wellbeing helpline on 0800 917 6470 (they must have their Equity number to hand). Other useful links: Agenda for Change Safe Spaces Being Stalked Resource Bullying and Harassment Intimacy Coordinator Companies Centaury Co.:
www.centaury.co/ Intimacy Coordinators of Colour: www.intimacycoordinatorsofcolor.com Intimacy Directors and Coordinators: www.idcprofessionals.com Intimacy for Stage and Screen: www.intimacyforstageandscreen.com Intimacy on Set: www.intimacyonset.com Intimacy Professionals Association: www.intimacyprofessionalsassociation.com Moving Body Arts: www.movingbodyarts.com Old Vic Guardians Programme The Old Vic Guardians are a group of trained staff who offer a confidential outlet for colleagues to share concerns about behaviour or the culture at work.
The Guardians Programme is an Old Vic innovation, designed to help any organisation go further in its commitment to creating a safe and secure working environment for all. The information pack about how to create a Guardians Programme is available for download here. Additionally, a Guardians Network has been formed to bring together the group of organisations from all sectors (not just the arts) who have implemented the principles of a Guardians Programme. It has created a practical guide so there is no barrier to implementation, no matter what size the organisation or the level of its resource.
And, through the Network, organisations can access pro bono legal training for their Guardians three times a year from Lewis Silkin, share best practice within the group on anonymised trends and learnings, and centralise resources. Each organisation, each industry, will have experiences and solutions with universal application that, through this open collaboration of resources and ideas, will benefit and strengthen us all. Your Right to Report Sexual Misconduct and Harassment 6