supporting students
accommodation options
if you’re in the traumatic situation of living with the perpetrator of your violence & abuse, there can be options surrounding accommodation that can be explored - you deserve to feel safe in the place you call home.
before you reach out
make a note of what you want to talk about. you can explain the situation in as much or as little detail as you feel comfortable with
this will ensure that you don’t miss out anything important and will help make talking to someone that bit easier
talk to your university
look at our section
on ‘after sexual violence & abuse’ for some
advice on how to build your case,
but don’t worry if it's already too late to do these things; the university
should still support you and
take your experience
seriously.
they may be able to help you move and, if the perpetrator is a student at the university, they should take action against them accordingly.
have a look on your university’s and union’s websites to see what support they offer and to find the appropriate contact
to call or email
your university and student’s
union will have support networks and procedures in place to help you through this difficult time.
as well as talking to your university, there are organisations who can help give you specific support and advice with what you’re going through. here are a couple that may be able to help your situation, but feel free to check out our full list:
specialist information and support to women and girls subjected to sexual violence
0808 802 9999