If you think you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual misconduct there is a variety of support options available to both students and staff.
In an emergency
On-campus
If you feel threatened or uncomfortable, you can call campus security on +44 (0) 20 8392 3333 , available 24/7, 365 days a year.
If you need urgent medical assistance, call 999. If possible, please then let security know on +44 (0) 20 8392 3333 so they can direct emergency services.
Off-campus
Call the emergency services on 999.
For students
Sexual Violence Liaison Officers (SVLOs)
Our SVLOs are highly qualified specialist staff who provide support to students who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives.
Our SVLOs can work with you one-to-one to talk you through your options in relation to the support you may like to receive, either from within the University or from external partner organisations, as well as explaining your reporting options.
They will support you through whatever choices are right for you right now and can provide ongoing support if needed.
Support is confidential and you will not be pressured into taking any particular course of action.
You can access support from an SVLO whether something has happened recently or some time ago.
How can I access this support?
You can book to speak with an SVLO here and you can choose an hour slot that works best with you with an SVLO of your choice. Your first meeting will be on Microsoft Teams, but if you would prefer to have your meeting face-to-face then you just need to let your SVLO know. They’ll then let you know where to meet them, dependent on availability.
If you have a question, you can also contact the team by email at SVLO@roehampton.ac.uk
What happens when I get in contact?
The SVLO team will get in touch with you within two working days wherever possible.
If you need more immediate help, and are on campus, you can call Campus Safety on 020 8392 3333If you are in immediate danger elsewhere, please call the police on 999.
An SVLO will contact you for an initial conversation and may ask you some questions to establish how they can best support you but will not ask you to describe what has happened in detail, and there is no obligation to engage in continued support.
Our Report and Support web page around sexual violence (link below) provides lots of information about other places you may be able to seek additional support, should you find this helpful.
Sexual Misconduct - Report + Support - University of Roehampton
- Galop is an LGBTQ+ anti-violence charity providing support to LGBTQ+ people who've experienced hate crime, domestic abuse or sexual violence. If you would like to access their services you can do so here.
- The Chaplaincy team offers a listening service for students of all faiths and none. If you are struggling with an aspect of academic or non-academic life, and would like to speak to someone please consider contacting a Chaplain for a chat. For the Chaplaincy Listening Service, you can email them here.
- If you feel your studies have been affected by what has happened you can consider applying for mitigating circumstances, more information is available here.
- Roehampton Students’ Union offers free and independent Academic and Housing Advice & Support to students at the University of Roehampton. You can find out more about this service here.
- The University’s Student Engagement Team is here to support you with continuing and progressing in your studies, if you are struggling with your studies, you can contact the Student Engagement Team here.
- This University Wellbeing service offers support and advice on issues affecting your student life, with signposting and referral to more specialist services. If you are not sure where to go, this is a good place to start. You can contact your Student Wellbeing Team here.
For staff
- The University has a range of ways in which staff can access support, advice or staff representation, information is available here on our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing resources you can access.
- If you are a member of staff or manager your HR partner will be able to identify the support that’s available for you, contact your HR partner here.
- There are two trade unions that represent staff, GMB and UCU, you can find out how to contact your union here.
- The University has a number of staff network groups. They are a fantastic way to network with people from all over the University, build contacts, share experiences, arrange events and socialise. You can find out how to contact your staff networks here.
- Galop is an LGBTQ+ anti-violence charity providing support to LGBTQ+ people who've experienced hate crime, domestic abuse or sexual violence. If you would like to access their services you can do so here.