Sexual Misconduct & Domestic Abuse Support over Festive Period

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Here you can find information on services and resources for if you have experienced or are experiencing sexual misconduct/domestic abuse. Some services may be running at reduced hours.

The Sexual and Domestic Violence Support Service based within Student Wellbeing will re-open with the rest of the centre on Wednesday 4th January. If you would like to speak to someone in person for support, you can visit us from then.

You can also report incidents to us online either anonymously or with contact details for support by clicking on our online reporting link here. Please note any reports will be picked up after 4th January. Please also note that these reports are to access support and will not start a University Formal Complaints procedure.

If you feel in immediate danger/risk, please always call the emergency services on 999.

Rape Crisis

Want to talk?

If something sexual happened to you without your consent – or you’re not sure – you can talk to us. No matter when it happened. Our 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year:

📞 Call free on 0808 500 2222

💬 Visit the website to start a free online chat

Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) Lincoln

Spring Lodge

Spring Lodge is committed to providing a caring, sensitive and dedicated service which meets the needs of victims of rape, sexual assault and sexual abuse within Lincolnshire. We aim to help to empower you by informing you of your options and assisting you in making your own decisions about your recovery. There are many ways in which we can support you and some of the servcies we provide are outlined below. Should you need any further information, please give us a ring and we will tailor our care to help you.

📞 01522 524 402 (office hours)

📞 0303 1234 000 (out of office hours)

Email lpft.springlodge@nhs.net (email response is only during office hours but we will reply as soon as we can)

Suzy Lampugh Trust

The National Stalking Helpline has been supporting and advising victims of stalking since 2010. If you are being stalked, you can contact us.

The Helpline is open 09:30 – 16:00 every weekday apart from Wednesdays.

On Wednesday’s the Helpline is open from 09:30 – 20:00

The Helpline is not open on weekends or bank holidays. Any change to the opening times or important information will be updated on the website homepage.

📞 0808 802 0300

You can find information and advice via the below links, which can assist you in understanding what is stalking, as well as support services available.

safe spaces

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, it can be isolating and difficult to find support or think about your options. UK SAYS NO MORE is working with: Boots, Pharmacies with Morrisons/Superdrug/Well, independent pharmacies, HSBC and TSB banks across the UK to provide Safe Spaces in their consultation rooms for people experiencing domestic abuse. You can use a Safe Space in whichever way works for you. They provide a safe and discrete way to reach out to friends and family and contact specialist support services. Safe Spaces are open and ready for you to use.

Find a Safe Space near you

Refuge

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, there is support available. The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline

📞 0808 2000 247

Respect - Men's Domestic Abuse Support

📞 0808 8010327

Galop - LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline

📞 0800 999 5428