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To guide decision making in planning and implementing a strategic response, it is important to know where your institutional or organisational, professional or personal boundaries lie. If you have not done so already, decide what your boundaries are for this situation and where your limits are.
What boundaries, constraints, or guidelines are laid down by university policies?
Discrimination
Harassment, bullying
Student welfare and support
Duty of care
Other
Current status of legislation, including: discrimination, hate crimes, terrorism, glorification of terrorism
What values or principles are at stake and must be protected?
Freedom of speech, expression, belief
Tolerance
Equality, diversity, respect
Fairness, justice, reciprocity
Protection of dignity, self-esteem, psychological well-being
University ethos, ethical guidelines
Personal ethical or religious principles if applicable
What risks exist in this situation?
Individuals or groups who might be at risk, vulnerable, or negatively affected
Fuelling the problem through heavy-handedness
Damage to relations with students or staff
Reputational damage, especially through media coverage
Health and safety risks
Legal or financial liability