Sexual Violence Liaison Officers

What is sexual misconduct?

If there is an immediate risk to life, violence, a crime has been or is being committed or other emergency situations, you must contact 999 immediately.

• Sexual Misconduct is a type of violence that uses power, control, and/or intimidation to harm another
• It includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking
• Sexual Misconduct occurs when there is an absence of consent
• It's a broad term encompassing non-consensual physical contact of a sexual nature, including contact that is committed by force or intimidation, or through the use of the victim's mental or physical incapacity, including as a result of the consumption of drugs or alcohol
• Sexual misconduct also includes conduct considered inappropriate on an individual or societal basis of morality, sexual harassment, and/or criminal sexual assault

What support is available?

Our SVMLOs are available to offer confidential, one-to-one support to all members of the University throughout the academic year, and will listen empathetically and without judgement. As a confidential service, you can tell your SVMLO as much or as little as you'd like about what's happened. 

Your SVMLO is aware that all individuals and circumstances are different and will work with you to support your needs and requirements. They can liaise with external organisations, University staff, and discuss support moving forward to suit your needs and with your safety and security in mind. They can also provide information on reporting options, both within the University and externally. However, they will never pressure you to make any decisions on reporting the incident and instead, will support your decisions and whatever you feel is best for you. 

Support can be accessed in person in our confidential and comfortable advice rooms, over the phone, or via Microsoft Teams. 

SVMLO@derby.ac.uk

To access this service, email us at SVMLO@derby.ac.uk or call 01332593000 where our friendly advice assistant will make a referral to the service on your behalf.