If you are experiencing domestic abuse there is a variety of support options available to meet your needs.
For students
Students can connect with staff across the University:
- Student Health and Wellbeing provide students with practical, emotional and specialist disability related support. Students can complete the e-referral form to access these services.
- Student Support Services are a multi-disciplinary team that provides support, expert advice and guidance to students. You can contact them through our Support@City platform
- The Chaplaincy Team offer pastoral support to everyone, welcoming every faith, belief and culture and students with no faith, and can be contacted directly.
- The SU Advice Service offer support for students who have experienced any form of harassment, bullying or sexual violence, either on campus, online or off campus. You can access support here.
For staff
- Vivup, City St George's Employee Assistance Provider (0800 023 9324) - Their telephone helpline provides staff members with expert support for life's ups and downs - 24/7, 365 days a year. Whatever mental, physical, financial or personal issue you're facing, you can find a wide range of resources to help you.
- City St George's Family and Carers Exchange Network is a forum which provides a platform for people to voice general concerns and ideas, allowing the core group to take these forward for implementation. It also provides an opportunity for networking and peer support between members.
- City St George's LGBTQI+ Network aims to raise the visibility of the LGBTQI+ community at City St George's. It meets regularly and holds events to discuss how to promote inclusivity and a greater understanding and awareness of dignity and diversity. It welcomes all City staff members regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
- City St George's Network for Racial Justice (NRJ) is a staff affinity group for People of Colour (PoC). The NRJ aims to bring together PoC staff members, both professional and academic who feel passionate about racial justice and want to see a truly inclusive environment at City St George's
- CityUniWomen is a staff led network providing voice, opportunity and connection for all City St George's staff who identify as women.
- City St George's WAND Network (staff network for Wellbeing, Accessibility, Neurodiversity & Disability) is a welcoming group for disabled staff, staff with long-term health conditions, staff who care for disabled dependents and staff with an interest in disability and mental health.
- Faith and Belief Network is a multi-faith and belief network for all staff across City St George's.
- Human Resources - Contact your local HR Team for support and advice about policies which may apply in your circumstances.
- Security Services aims to ensure that City St George's is a safe and secure place for students, staff, and visitors. They can assist with crime prevention, reporting and investigation.
- The Multi Faith Chaplaincy Team provide general spiritual and pastoral support as well as faith-specific support. The team can also advise and work with other networks as the need arises. The Chaplaincy have an open door policy and are available to all staff regardless of belief.
- The Staff Counselling Service offers free confidential support to staff.
- The Wellbeing@City Hub provides details of additional information and support on wellbeing.
- Trade Unions - If you are a member of either University College Union (UCU), UNISON or Unite you can contact your representative for advice and support.
- Your line manager - Depending on the circumstances, you may also feel able to discuss the issue with your line manager, who will listen and provide support and guidance.
Other sources of support for students and staff
General
Ask for (Ani) is a codeword scheme where anyone of any gender can now go into a participating pharmacy (Boots and Superdrug) and ask for ‘Ani’, pronounced Annie. They will then be taken by a staff member into a private room where they will be supported and put in touch with the relevant support services. This scheme allows victims to seek help without their abusers or other members of the public being aware.
Citizens Advice provide free and impartial advice on a range of issues. They also have an extensive range of resources relating to domestic abuse.
National Stalking Helpline (0808 8020 0300) provides advice on how to deal with any type of stalking behaviour.
Respect (0808 802 4040) provides a confidential helpline and non-judgemental advice for those concerned about their behaviour towards their family and loved ones.
Refuge provides a 24-hour confidential helpline (0808 2000 247) and a live chat service weekdays (3pm - 10pm) via the website, for those who have experienced domestic violence, sexual violence, 'honour’ based violence, forced marriage, or FGM.
Samaritans (116 123) provides 24-hour confidential emotional support to anyone in distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide.
SupportLine (01708-765200) provides a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support for those who are isolated, at risk, vulnerable and at risk of any form of abuse.
Victim Support (0808 168 9111) 24/7 support line provide support and advice to anyone who has been a victim of crime, whether or not you have spoken to the police.
Specialist
Asian Women’s Resource Centre (0808 169 4455) provides a domestic/relationship violence and advocacy service to Asian women and offers support in several languages.
Galop National LGBT + and Domestic Abuse Helpline (0800 999 5428) provides emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic/relationship abuse.
IKWRO (0207 920 6460) provides specialist advice and help to Middle Eastern and Afghan women and girls who are at risk of 'honour’ based violence, forced marriage, child marriage, FGM and domestic/relationship violence.
Jewish Women’s Aid (0800 591 203) supports Jewish women and children affected by domestic/relationship abuse and sexual violence.
LGBT Foundation (0345 330 3030) offers confidential and non-judgemental support and advice on a range of issues including harassment related to sexual orientation.
ManKind Initiative (01823 334244) provides a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic/relationship abuse and domestic violence as well as their friends, family, neighbours and work colleagues.
Muslim Women’s Network UK (0800 999 5786 / 0303 999 5786) offers information, support, guidance and referrals for Muslim women suffering from or at risk of domestic/relationship abuse.
Respect Men's Advice Line (0808 801 0327) is a confidential helpline for all men experiencing domestic/relationship abuse. It provides advice, non-judgmental support, practical information and help.
Southall Black Sisters (0208 571 9595) provides a confidential helpline (9am-5pm) Monday to Friday and offers support, advocacy and information to black and ethnic minority women who have experienced domestic/relationship abuse.
Stay Safe East is a unique user-led organisation run by disabled people, providing specialist and holistic advocacy and support services to disabled people in London who are victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, hate crime, harassment and other forms of abuse.
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline (0300 330 0630) provides an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual and trans people, and anyone considering issues around their sexuality and/or gender identity.
The Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DViP) aims to improve the safety of women and children by working with men who want to change their abusive behaviour. It also provides support services to women, specialist therapy to children and offers training to professionals.
The Forced Marriage Unit Helpline (0207 008 0151) provides advice and support to victims and potential victims of forced marriage.
The Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Service (IDVAS) (0808 802 5565) provides support for women and men living in Islington who are experiencing/have experienced domestic and/or sexual violence.
Women’s Aid is a charity which provides practical information and support to women experiencing domestic/relationship abuse through online chat, email, and online resources.