A list of compiled services, resources and helplines relating to forms of harassment, abuse and discrimination that students may encounter. These resources are intended to signpost students to organizations and services with experience of providing the relevant specialist support.
General support
Victim Support – https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
Independent, free and confidential support and advice for victims of crime. Support from local victim care team (Monday-Fri), via the free 24/7 Supportline (08 08 16 89 111) or live chat services
National Bullying Helpline – https://www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/
Help and advice covering bullying in the workplace, bullying at school and online harassment. Support is available via a freephone helpline open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (0300 323 0169)
Report It – https://www.report-it.org.uk/
A directory of organizations supporting people who have been the victim of hate crime
Rape and sexual harassment
Rape Crisis (England and Wales) – https://rapecrisis.org.uk/
National helpline to offer confidential emotional support, information and referral details (0808 802 9999). Live chat helpline and referral centers also available
The Havens – https://www.thehavens.org.uk/
Specialist centers in London for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted in the past 12 months. Contactable 24/7 (020 3299 6900) or for non-urgent information between Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (020 3299 1599). Self-help guide available here: https://survivorsgateway.london/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Self-Help-Guide-for-Survivors-of-Sexual-Assault-v.2-March-2019.pdf
Paladin (National Stalking Advocacy Service) – https://paladinservice.co.uk/
Provides trauma informed support, advice and advocacy for victims and people at risk of stalking. Telephone helpline available Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 9am-3pm, with Wednesday 10am to 5pm (020 3866 4107)
Revenge Porn Helpline – https://revengepornhelpline.org.uk/
Helpline for those experiencing intimate image abuse, also known as revenge porn. Available 10:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday (0345 6000 459)
LGBT abuse and discrimination
Stonewall – https://www.stonewall.org.uk/
Stonewall is the national charity for LGTB+ rights. For advice and support contact Stonewall’s Information Service freephone from 9:30 – 4:30 Monday to Friday (0800 0502020). For a list of organisations supporting QTIPOC, view: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/qtipoc-rganisations-you-should-know-about
MindOut – https://mindout.org.uk/
A Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer Mental Health Service, offering advocacy, advice and support, as well as peer mentoring, counselling and suicide prevention. A complete directory of available services is available on their website
Racial and religious abuse and discrimination
StopHate UK – https://www.stophateuk.org/
A national organisation supporting people affected by all forms of Hate Crime in locations across the UK. For support, there is a 24/7 helpline (0800 138 1625), as well as a dedicated helpline for young people called Call Hate Out (0808 801 0576)
Domestic abuse services
Refuge – the National Domestic Abuse Line – https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
A 24/7 support line staffed by highly-trained, female advisers trained to support those experiencing domestic abuse to find a refuge place or access other specialist services (0808 2000 247)
Galop – the National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline – https://galop.org.uk/get-help/helplines/
Helpline for LGBT+ people who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse, as well as the friends and family of victims, available Monday to Friday 10:00 – 17:00 and Wednesday to Thursday 10:00 – 20:00 (0800 999 5428). Webchat support also available
Respect – the men’s advice line – https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse, available Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm (0808 801 0327). Webchat support also available