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 Student Wellbeing team are available for advice and guidance for specific issues and for ongoing wellbeing support for students. Student Wellbeing Service

University Disciplinary Processes

A member of the 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 are available here in the Student Code of Conduct. The full range of possible sanctions is available in the Disciplinary Regulations, Sections 37 and 54.  

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

The Multi-faith Chaplaincy provides 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 the Student Wellbeing team 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 is available for you.

Staff Wellbeing

The University's Staff Health, Wellbeing and Welfare page links to a range of support services.

 

External Specialist Support in South Yorkshire 

South Yorkshire Police

  • Emergency - phone 999
  • Non-emergency - phone 101

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 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 and Sexual Abuse Centre Sheffield (SRASAC)

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).

Saffron: Sheffield Women's Counselling and Therapy Service

A specialist service providing free, confidential counselling and therapy services for women in Sheffield who have experienced abuse or trauma.

Eva Women’s Services

A service provided through VIDA Sheffield, offers therapeutic services for women and girls affected by domestic and sexual abuse and trauma.

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.

Sheffield Domestic Abuse Support Service - IDAS

Providing impartial advice and support to victims of domestic abuse and working in partnership with multiple agencies with the aim of increasing safety.   Support available includes: advice and service planning, advocacy, one-to-one support, support and accompaniment at court, sanctuary scheme (home security) and support programmes and groups.

  • Website
  • Phone FREE Sheffield Helpline on 0808 808 2241

Rotherham Abuse Counselling Service (RothACS)

A service providing specialist therapeutic counselling support since 2005 to survivors of sexual, physical or mental abuse and violence who are living or working in Rotherham.

Hopian (formerly Rotherham Rise)

Provides help and support for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual exploitation.

Barnsley Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Service (BSARCS)

A specialist provider of services to survivors of sexual violence, offering support to women and men. Services include counselling, advocacy and a helpline.

Doncaster Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Service (DRASACS)

An independent charity that has been helping victims of sexual violence through provision of counselling and advocacy service.

Doncaster Domestic Abuse Hub

Domestic Abuse partnership made up of services such as the Council, Police, Doncaster Children's Services Trust, NHS, schools, and charities. Provides a range of services for anyone affected by domestic abuse, and also for professionals working with families.

Sheena Amos Youth Trust (SAYiT)

Emotional wellbeing support for LGBTQ+ young people in Sheffield. SAYiT works with young people aged 8-25 and professionals to make real lives better. We provide practical support to LGBTQ+ young people, host a parent and carer group, and our training helps organisations improve knowledge and address discrimination.

Trans Bare All (TBA)

TBA a trans-led voluntary organisation that works with trans people to explore feelings and decisions around bodies, sexual health and intimacy.

External Specialist Support - National

The Survivors Trust (TST)

A UK-wide national umbrella agency for 130 specialist organisations for support for the impact of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse throughout the UK and Ireland.

Rape Crisis

A national charity and the umbrella body for our network of independent member rape crisis centres. Rape Crisis Helpline provides confidential support and/or information about nearest services.

Survivors UK Helpline for Men or Non-binary Persons

Survivors UK support male and non-binary survivors of sexual violence, providing counselling, practical help and community on your healing journey.

  • Website
  • Text ‘Chat online now’ to 020 3322 1860

Trades Union Congress (TUC)

Advice for staff who have experienced sexual harassment at work.

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