Sheffield Hallam University – Support for Students
Report and Support Advisers Team. A team of specially trained members of Student Wellbeing Team who can help you to go through your options, including reporting the incident to police, to the university, or to access medical and emotional support only and make no formal report. To speak to a Report and Support Adviser, please report with personal details and you will be contacted to arrange an appointment.
Student Wellbeing. The wellbeing team are available for advice and guidance for specific issues and for ongoing wellbeing support for students. Student wellbeing service | Sheffield Hallam University
University disciplinary processes. A member of Report and Support team can help you make a report to the disciplinary team. If you choose to name a member of staff or a student in your report, there are procedures which set out the actions the university may take. This may include carrying out conduct investigations. When you report an allegation of misconduct to the University, there is a dedicated team who will consider your allegation and liaise with you regarding next steps. Disciplinary Regulations for students and the Student Anti-Harassment Policy and Procedure which are available here : Student Code of Conduct | Sheffield Hallam University The full range of possible sanctions is available in section 48 of the Disciplinary Regulations. Students’ Union Advice Team. The Students' Union provides a confidential, non-judgemental and free service available to all Sheffield Hallam University students. It is independent from the university, so issues with the advice service will not appear on your SHU file without your consent. The advice team provides specialist advice and support on academic issues such as concerns about your university experience, formal complaints and appeals, disciplinary hearings and academic misconduct investigations. Multi-faith chaplaincy | Sheffield Hallam University Confidential personal support to people of any religion or none.
Sheffield Hallam University – Support for Staff
Report and Support Advisers Team. A team of specially trained members of Student Wellbeing Team who can help you to go through your options, including reporting the incident to police, to the university, or to access medical and emotional support only and make no formal report. To speak to a Report and Support Adviser, please report with personal details and you will be contacted to arrange an appointment. Trade unions. Sheffield Hallam University recognises UNISON, GMB, UNITE and UCU. Staff who are members can contact them for support and advice.
Local Human Resources contacts. If you are a member of staff or manager your HR partner will be able to identify the support that’s available for you.
Staff wellbeing. The University's link to a range of support services Staff Health, Wellbeing and Welfare - Home
External specialist support – Sexual Abuse and Harassment
Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC). Hackenthorpe Lodge is the Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Sheffield. They are here to help you if you have experienced sexual violence and/or sexual abuse. You can call them on 0330 223 0938, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for an initial assessment. They will aim to see you within 90 minutes for an urgent forensic medical examination. It is best to visit them as soon as possible after an incident. The medical and emotional support services are confidential. They will not tell anyone you’ve contacted or seen them unless you want them to. You can use any of their services without involving the police.
Sheffield Rape & Sexual Abuse Counselling Service Sheffield (SRASACS) Offers confidential Helpline support as well as counselling and advice on giving support to others who have been raped or sexually abused. SRASAC also offers practical help and emotional support from their Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA). See SRASAC's website and service offers at: www.srasac.org.uk and contact them on 07517100757. Rights of Women. Provides information and legal advice on sexual and domestic violence proceedings and rights of the victims. They operate legal advice support lines (family law, criminal law, immigration law and sexual harassment at work) and their website has a very comprehensive information on legal matters www.rightsofwomen.org.uk
External specialist support - Domestic Abuse
IDAS. A specialist charity in Yorkshire supporting anyone experiencing or affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence. Their teams of accredited specialist workers (IDVA’s and ISVAs) support people through the criminal justice system in addition to providing emotional support and safety planning advice. Website: https://www.idas.org.uk/ Service includes access to a free, confidential out of hours’ helpline - SHEFFIELD Domestic Abuse Helpline. Call 0808 808 2241 for FREE (Monday – Friday 8:00am – 7:00pm, Saturday – 9:00am – 5:00pm, not open bank holidays) The National Domestic Violence Helpline. Open 24/7 and can be anonymous. Call 0808 2000 247. Website: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ A wide range of information can be found on DACT (Sheffield Domestic Abuse Co-ordination Team) website, http://sheffielddact.org.uk/domestic-abuse The DACT implements local priorities in accordance with nationally recognised good practice by working with the Partnership, the agencies who provide domestic abuse support services, and the people who receive support.
Galop. A National organisation providing support and information and resources for LGBTQ+ people who have experienced or are experiencing abuse and violence. https://galop.org.uk/
Are You OK? Home - Are you OK? Information and resources about relationship abuse and sexual violence.
Other support services you can access to talk about what has happened to you and receive specialist assistance.