Combating harassment

Harassment, what are we talking about?

Visit harassment is defined as repeated words or behaviors against a person that infringe upon their dignity, their health Physical or mental harassment. In principle, it is the repetition of acts that creates harassment, even if it involves online comments (cyberbullying). If several people make comments or threats against the same person, even if these are isolated incidents, it can constitute harassment.

There are several types of harassment, depending on the context in which it occurs: psychological harassment, cyberbullying, school harassment, discriminatory or sexual harassment.

Psychological harassment

Visit psychological harassment takes place in a professional context. It is characterized by repeated words or behaviors that aim to or result in a deterioration of working conditions likely to infringe upon the rights and dignity of the victim, and to impair their health physical or mental harm, or jeopardizing one's professional future. Psychological harassment is a crime punishable by law and subject to disciplinary action at the university.

School bullying

Visit school bullying School bullying is characterized by acts of psychological harassment committed within the school setting by any person studying or working at the same educational institution. It occurs when a victim is repeatedly subjected to verbal, psychological, or physical abuse that leads to a deterioration of their living conditions, particularly their academic performance. School bullying is a crime punishable by law and subject to disciplinary action at the university level.

Cyberbullying

Visit cyberbullying Cyberbullying is a form of harassment that takes place online, through social media, gaming platforms, forums, etc. It is always characterized by repeated acts and a deterioration of the victim's living conditions. Cyberbullying often combines with psychological, academic, and/or sexual harassment, depending on the context and the type of behavior. For example, sending sexually explicit or sexist messages, images, or videos constitutes sexual cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is an aggravating circumstance of the offense of harassment. It is subject to disciplinary action at the university.

Sexual harassment

Find the definition of sexual harassment on the page dedicated to gender-based and sexual violence .

Our commitments

We are committed to preventing harassment, protecting and supporting victims and witnesses of harassment, and processing reports of harassment.

Report harassment at Grenoble Alpes University

An online form has been set up for staff and students of UGA and its constituent institutions Grenoble INP - UGA and Ensag - UGA. It is intended to receive, for oneself or for a third party, any report relating to sexual harassment, discrimination, or abuse of rights.

Going further: harassment

Published on September 24, 2024
Updated on May 28, 2026