Aggressive behaviour and violence

If students experience or have experienced aggressive behaviour at Leiden University, they can contact the confidential counsellor for unacceptable behaviour.   

If a student poses a risk to another student or a staff member, contact the concerning or threatening behaviour adviser.

Sexual harassment or violence

If a student experiences sexual harassment or violence, we advise the following steps:  

• Refer the student to the confidential counsellor for unacceptable behaviour.  
• If the student has experienced sexual violence in the past seven days, refer them to the Sexual Assault Center.  
• If the student has experienced sexual assault in the past and needs emotional, practical and/or legal support, refer them to Victim Support Netherlands.  
• The student can contact their study adviser if they are having problems studying because of the experience.  
• The student can also contact the student psychologists for an appointment.   
• Contact the concerning or threatening behaviour adviser if the perpetrator is part of the University community.

Complaints about inappropriate treatment 

Students who feel they have been treated inappropriately by a member of staff or governing body of the University can contact the Ombuds Officer.