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 – 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 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.
- Website
- Phone 0330 223 0938
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).
- Website
- Phone 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.
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. Service includes access to the free, confidential, out-of-hours Sheffield Domestic Abuse Helpline.
- Website
- Phone 0808 808 2241 (Monday – Friday 8:00am – 7:00pm, Saturday – 9:00am – 5:00pm, not open bank holidays)
The National Domestic Violence Helpline (Refuge)
Open 24/7 and can be anonymous.
- Website
- Phone 0808 2000 247
DACT (Sheffield Domestic Abuse Co-ordination Team)
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.
Are You OK?
Information and resources about relationship abuse and sexual violence.
Other support services
You can access other support services to talk about what has happened to you and receive specialist assistance.