Getting more support

Please take a look at these external resources and organisations that you can reach out to for support. 

University and external support is available to anyone affected. This includes someone reporting an incident of harassment or sexual misconduct, the reporting party, or someone who has been alleged to have committed an act of harassment or sexual misconduct, the reported party. It also doesn't matter where or when this has happened, or who else is affected, support is available through the University.

The information below offers some external support organisations that can help if you have experienced harassment and/or sexual misconduct. It is not an exhaustive list, but may help you begin your search for the right support.

Police, National Support. Report rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences | Police.uk (www.police.uk)

Police Derbyshire Support. How to report rape, sexual assault or other sexual offences | Derbyshire Constabulary

Make yourself heard

If you need urgent police help but are unable to speak, you can:

  1. Dial 999
  2. Listen to the questions from the 999 operator
  3. Respond by coughing or tapping the handset if you can
  4. If prompted, press 55. This lets the 999 call operator know it's a genuine emergency and you'll be put through to the police.

In an emergency, if you call 999 and are unable to speak freely, press 55 in order to let the Police know you need urgent help.

A Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) can offer confidential medical and practical support to people who have recently been raped or sexually assaulted.

Sexual Assault Referral Centre, National. Find a rape and sexual assault referral centre - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Derbyshire. Millfield House – SARC (millfieldhousesarc.co.uk)

SV2. SV2 - Supporting Victims of Sexual Violence - Home

Sexual Abuse and Incest Line. SAIL Derbyshire - Sexual Abuse & Incest Line

Rape and Sexual Abuse Reporting Line. 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line (247sexualabusesupport.org.uk)

Rape Crisis. Rape Crisis England & Wales

The Survivors Trust. The Survivors Trust - Rape & Sexual Abuse Services UK

NHS Sexual Health Support. Sexual health services - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

There are some organisations who support alleged perpetrators of sexual misconduct and harassment. Support can also be offered through the Police during their investigations.

Respect - working with perpetrators to support meaningful opportunities to change.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline, call 0808 2000 247 and live chat available

Refuge

Derbyshire specific information through Safer Derbyshire

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Harassment and sexual misconduct

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Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy

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